Timothy Verstynen

Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Timothy Verstynen's research focuses on how our brains allow us to explore our environments and learn from experience.

Cognitive Neuroscience Cognitive Science Computational Learning Science

Sunny G. Hallowell, PhD

Associate Professor | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University

Sunny G. Hallowell, PhD, APRN, PPCNP-BC is an expert in human milk and lactation, neonatal care, and children’s health policy.

Health Policy Healthcare Simulation/VR Human Milk Lactation Consultation Neonatal Intensive Care

Karen Clay

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Karen Clay’s research examines the growth of the U.S. economy, including energy issues, air pollution, and the impact of climate change.

Energy Economics Public Policy Business and Economics Energy Environmental Economics

Enrique (Erik) Blair, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering · Baylor University

An expert in low-power computing, molecular computing, and quantum-dot cellular automata.

Molecular and Low-power Computing Finite-dimensional Quantum Entropy

Lee Branstetter

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Lee Branstetter's research interests include the economics of technological innovation, and economic growth in East Asia.

East Asia and the Global Economy International Economics Business and Economics Economics Technological Innovation

Matt Quade, Ph.D.

Kimberly and Aaron P. Graft Professor in Christian Leadership in Business; Associate Professor of Management; Director, Christian Leadership and Ethics · Baylor University

Christian leadership & ethics expert focusing on ethical and servant leadership, bottom-line mentality & pro-adoption workplace policies

Business Ethics Workplace Ostracism Ethical Leadership

Sascha Usenko B.S., Ph.D.

Professor of Environmental Science. Director, Environmental Science Graduate Program · Baylor University

Environmental chemist focused on transport, transformation & forensic fingerprinting of anthropogenic contaminants in aquatic ecosystems

Aquatic Ecology Environmental Forensic Chemistry Anthropogenic Contaminants

Jeremy Pollard

Director · SRM Advisory

Very dynamic speaker & facilitator at board & government level on smart ways to understand, cope with and benefit from change

How Ride Change Not Drown in It Lead With Passion. Lead With Stories

Arjun Buxi

Author · Archway Publishing

Executive Coach | Communication, Leadership and Culture Training | Author of 'Communication means Talking Together'

Startup Consulting Training & Development Manager and Supervisor Training Management & Leadership Skills for Women Business & Culture

Patrick Tighe

M.D. | Associate Professor | Co-Director · University of Florida

Dr. Patrick Tighe’s research examines how AI can improve acute postoperative pain and patient safety.

Tools to Reduce Disparities in Perioperative Outcomes Perioperative Medicine Biomedical Informatics Anesthesiology Artificial Intelligence

Rick Kolster

Speaker · Peak Performance Group

Straight forward, no nonsense and no holds barred. Get the Bald Truth on Leadership and increasing sales.

Selling for Geniuses Realize Your Potential: the Art of Creating Leaders Roll Up Your Sleeves and Get to Work

Patricia Mokhtarian

Professor, Civil Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE

Patricia Mokhtarian has specialized in the application of quantitative methods to the study of travel behavior for more than 30 years.

Commuters' Responses to Congestion or to System Disruptions The Need to Travel for Its Own Sake Impacts of Land Use on Travel Impacts of Telecommunication on Travel Multitasking Attitudes and Behavior During Travel

Angela Hall

Associate Professor · Michigan State University

Angela Hall's research interests include employee accountability and employee legal claiming.

Relationships Between Accountability and Job Performance, Satisfaction, and Tension Leader Reputation, Leadership, and Training and Development Employee Legal Claiming

Ali Ghafour

Founder & CTO · Viafoura

Engaging speaker with a unique mix of backgrounds in tech, business, and competitive athletics

User Engagement as It Relates to Online Publishers The Relationship Between Sports and Business Startup Fundraising and Growth

Joseph M. Flynn

Senior Cost Estimator · Global Water Experts

Construction Cost Estimation & Supervision

Construction Cost Estimation and Cash Flow Planning Lifecycle / Operations Maintenance and Monitoring Costs and Reporting Agency Negotiations to Obtain Cost-Effective Design Approvals and Avoid Construction Impacts Pre-Construction Bid Process Contractor Selection and Pre-Mobilization Planning Health & Safety Planning Construction Oversight Quality Control / Quality Assurance

Naoko Wake

Professor · Michigan State University

Naoko Wake is a historian of gender, sexuality, and medicine in the Pacific region.

Gender, Sexuality, and Medicine in the Pacific Region Scientific Approaches to Sexual Diversity

Carma Bylund

Professor · University of Florida

Carma Bylund is a behavioral scientist with international expertise in healthcare communication across the cancer continuum and in dementia.

Doctor-Patient Communication on Telemedicine Communication Skills Training for Residents and Fellows Cancer Caregiving Healthcare Communication Doctor-Patient Communication

Nancy Costello

Director of the First Amendment Clinic and Free Expression Online Library and Resource Center; Clinical Professor of Law · Michigan State University

Nancy Costello teaches legal writing from an intellectual property law perspective.

Social Media Speech Law First Amendment Speech/Press Law (NOT Religion) First Amendment Copyright Student Speech/Press Law

Julie McCown

Associate Professor of English · Southern Utah University

Specializing in early American natural history, post-humanism, and digital humanities theory

Artifical Intelligence Ecocriticism Race and Nature in Early American Literature Early American Novels Composition

Derek Livingston

Director of New Play Development & Artistic Associate · Utah Shakespeare Festival

Accomplished theatre professional with nearly three decades experience producing, directing, and providing artistic oversight in theatre.

Production and Set Design Film Production Stage Management Fund Development and Fundraising Artistic Management