Idalis Villanueva Alarcón
Associate Professor | Associate Chair · University of Florida
Idalis Villanueva uses qualitative, quantitative, and multi-modal approaches to understand challenges affecting education and STEM training.
Multi-Modal Methods Hidden Curriculum Science and Engineering Education Mentoring
Oleg Komogortsev
Computer Science and Engineering · Michigan State University
Expert in STEM, with research focus in muscle structure of the eye as a basis for identification.
Bioengineering Human Computer Interaction Biometrics Cybersecurity eyetracking
Diba Mani
Associate Instructional Professor · University of Florida
Diba Mani specializes in AI, internationalization, & experiential learning in STEM courses, and electrical stimulation on aging & mobility.
Neurophysiology of Movement Industry Career Preparation Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom Judo Aging on Motor Function
Jeremy Waisome
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Jeremy Waisome researches critical mentorship and self-efficacy in engineering education and broadening participation in STEM+C.
Problem-Solving Self-Efficacy Mentorship Broadening Participation
Melanie Gainey
STEM Librarian · Carnegie Mellon University
Melanie Gainey is a trained neuroscientist and spent over 10 years studying the plasticity of neural circuits in sensory cortex.
Bioinformatics Library & Information Science Neuroscience Open Science Biology
Anand Jillella, MD
Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology · Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University
An expert in acute promyelocytic leukemia, Jillella is founding director of the adult stem cell and bone marrow transplant program.
Bone Marrow Transplantation Leukemia Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia Hematology Oncology Cancer clinical trials
Maya Israel
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Maya Israel researches how to support academically diverse learners’ meaningful engagement in computer science education.
Technology Integration Computer Science Education Special Education Universal Design for Learning
Braden Goddard, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Goddard is a nuclear engineer specializing in nuclear security and nonproliferation.
Nuclear security and counter terrorism Nonproliferation and international safeguards Radiation detection and measurements Environmental measurements and assay
Won-Ki Moon
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Won-Ki's work explores how emerging technologies, especially AI and artificial humans, intersect with human decisions and behaviors.
Responsible Innovation Human-AI Interaction Misinformation Artificial Intelligence Science and Risk Communication
Cory J. Evans
Assistant Professor of Biology · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Molecular Genetics Model Systems Drosophila Immunology Biomedical Research
Ana Maria Porras
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Ana Maria Porras studies how the microbe and tropical parasites interact with human tissues.
Global Health Science Communication Tropical Infections Gut Microbiome Microbiology
Robert Lanza
Scientist · Ocata Therapeutics
Robert Lanza is currently Chief Scientific Officer at Ocata Therapeutics and Adjunct Professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
biocentrism Science Research Regenerative Medicine
Pramod Abichandani
Associate Professor of Applied Engineering and Technology · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Researches drones, robotics and embedded systems
Controls and Communications Controls Electrical and Computer Engineering Drones Robotics
Leonard Fleck
Professor of Philosophy · Michigan State University
Leonard Fleck is an expert in health care justice, health care rationing, as well as ethical issues related to genetic technologies.
Health care policy including changes being made by the Trump administration
Seyedahmad Rahimi
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Seyedahmad Rahimi specializes in assessing and fostering students’ 21st-century skills and STEM-related knowledge acquisition.
Christopher Taylor, Ph.D.
Professor, Interim Department Chair and Interim Software Engineering Program Director · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Christopher Taylor's research interests include software engineering, computer science, and computer engineering.
Software Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Java
Brenton R. Graveley, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Genetics and Genome Sciences · University of Connecticut
Professor Graveley is an expert in genetics and genomic sciences, with particular focus on RNA biology.
Micro RNAs Genetics and Genomics Genome Sciences RNA Biology
Jens O.M. Karlsson, PhD
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering | College of Engineering · Villanova University
Jens Karlsson, PhD, specializes in biothermal sciences, including cryobiology (cooling) and hyperthermic processes (heating).
Hyperthermic Processes Intracellular Ice Formation Cryopreservation Biophysical Mechanisms Cryosurgery
Annette Bergeron, P.Eng., MBA, FEC
Corporate Director · Electrical Safety Authority, Engineers Canada / Ingénieurs Canada
Experience in speaking & media on topics of women in STEM, women on boards, engineering regulation, advocacy, governance, policy, education
Governance, Not-For-Profit Regulation of Engineering, Regulation of Electrical Safety Advocacy for Engineering Engineering Education, post-secondary and professional development
Andrew Forney
Associate Professor of Computer Science · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Reinforcement Learning Experimental Design Decision Theory Causal Inference Artifical Intelligence