Brian Byrd
Professor · Western Carolina University
Brian Byrd's research focuses on domestic mosquito‐borne diseases, specifically La Crosse encephalitis.
Global Health Medical Entomology Epidemiology
Xiaobo Tan
MSU Research Foundation Professor and Richard M. Hong Endowed Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering · Michigan State University
Expert in robotic fish, mobile sensing in aquatic environments
Soft Robotics Underwater Robotics Underwater Sensing
Shannon Phillips, MD, MPH
Quality and Patient Safety Officer · Cleveland Clinic
Healthcare audiences are eager to learn how metrics, performance improvement and outcomes can help ensure the success of an organization
Quality and Patient Safety Culture of Safety Leadership: Role of A Leader to Develop Culture Leading By Influence Performance Improvement & Safety/Quality
Shaun Nelms
Professor (Clinical), Co-Chair Educational Leadership, William & Sheila Konar Director of the Center for Urban Education Success · University of Rochester
Nelms is also vice president for community partnerships at the University of Rochester
School Systems for Underserved Communities Urban Education Success School Culture School Turnaround K-12 Education
Ina Ganguli
Professor of Economics · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Ina Ganguli looks at how individuals acquire and use their skills, particularly on science and innovation, immigration and gender issues.
Gender Disparities in Labor Markets International Migration of Students and Scientists Formation of Scientific Collaboration Economics of Science & Innovation Labor Economics
Joseph F. Coughlin
Director, MIT AgeLab · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
You're not getting older, you're getting better! MIT's AgeLab Director explains how changing demographics will impact business & government
Aging Social Innovation Gerontology New Technology Understanding the Impact of Place On Well-Being
Golda Ginsburg, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Psychiatry · University of Connecticut
Professor with expertise in anxiety in children and psychology.
Youth Anxiety in Children Psychiatry Anxiety Mental Health
B. Frank Gupton, Ph.D.
Floyd D. Gottwald, Jr. Chair in Pharmaceutical Engineering; Chair, Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Gupton's research is focused on the development of new technologies that will streamline organic synthesis
Cross-Coupling Catalysis Flow Chemistry / Continual Chemical Processing Organic Synthesis in Pharmaceutical Applications
Jennifer Biddle
Professor, Marine Science and Policy · University of Delaware
Prof. Biddle's research interests include microbial ecology of marine systems, deep biosphere life, benthic archaea and bacteria.
Geobiology Deep Biosphere Life Microbial Ecology Marine Systems Benthic Archaea and Bacteria
Thomas Powers
Associate Professor, Philosophy · University of Delaware
Prof. Powers specializes in ethics in information technology (including AI), ethics in science and engineering and research ethics.
Scientific Ethics Biomedical Ethics Environmental Ethics Research Ethics Computer Ethics
Stephen Allen
Associate Vice President for International Affairs · Southern Utah University
Specializing in international affairs in higher education, DACA in Utah, and international education partnerships
DACA DACA in Higher Education DACA in Utah Education Abroad Global Partnerships
Franziska Gloeckner
Board Member · Su-Soft Technology
COO Su-Soft Tech. & Board Member Ever Right International Ltd. (Shanghai)
Collaboration in China Project Management in China China Supply Chain Management and Compliance
Sarah Prevette
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Named by Inc Magazine as one of the top entrepreneurs in North America & recognized as a futurist/early-supporter of emerging technology
Failism: the Art of Strategic Evolution Tech Startups The Entrepreneur Journey Entrepreneurial Networking & Collaboration Setting Direction and Strategy for Companies
Angie Lindsey
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Angie Lindsey studies disaster preparation and recovery at the community level, with a focus on what makes communities resilient.
Natural Resource Dependent Communities Collaboration Efforts After a Disaster Community Resource Organizations Community Resilience Issues Management
Michelle L. Axe, MS, CHES
Community Health Program Manager · ChristianaCare
Michelle Axe is a Community Health Program Manager overseeing the departments food and social care initiatives.
Food as Medicine Social Care Strategic Planning Digital Transportation
Michael W. Johnson, MA, CAP
Senior Managing Director of Behavioral Health · CARF International
A creative, solutions-oriented leader who is passionate about improving quality in behavioral healthcare through CARF accreditation.
ASAM Level of Care Certification Office Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Mental Health (Severe Mental Illness) Practice and Policy Suicide Prevention
Cathy Cavanaugh
Research Scientist · University of Florida
Cathy Cavanaugh's researches development in virtual schools, online and blended professional learning, and education system transformation.
Digital Transformation in Education Online and Distance Learning Education Professional Learning Virtual School
Laura Doering
Assistant Professor of Strategic Management · Rotman School of Management
Laura Doering's research examines how micro-level decisions and circumstances affect economic outcomes in developing countries
Qualitative Analytics Qualitative Research Data Analysis Statistic Econometrics
Gisli Olafsson
Emergency Response Director · NetHope
Leading expert in the use of technology in disaster response. Expert and author in the area of crisis leadership.
Technology Use in Disasters Digital Volunteers Crisis Leadership
Ann Douglas
Author, Magazine Writer, On-Air Parenting Columnist, Speaker · Independent
A bestselling author and the weekend parenting columnist for CBC Radio, Ann has been called "Canada's most trusted parenting writer."
Parenting Pregnancy Children Babies Mental Health