authors Experts

Antonia Petro

Associate Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures - SpanishLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Heidi Tworek

Assistant Professor of HistoryUniversity of British Columbia

Professor Tworek's current research focuses on communications, international organizations, history, and transatlantic relations.

Yangyang Zhang, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Management, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Cristina Wilson, Ph.D.

Professor and Interim Co-Director, PhD Program, School of Social WorkUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Wilson is a recognized Latina scholar and expert in health disparities and cultural humility working with Latino families.

David Figlio

Gordon Fyfe Professor of Economics and EducationUniversity of Rochester

Figlio is an expert on educational, public, and social policy, including the link between health and education.

Tanya Kaefer

Assistant Professor, Faculty of EducationLakehead University

Researcher in educational psychology with expertise in learning, knowledge, reading, and cognitive development.

Ibrahim "Abe" Baggili

Division Chair & Roger Richardson ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Baggili is a proven visionary higher education leader and builder with expertise in computing and cybersecurity research and education.

Yasser Payne

Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice; Africana StudiesUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Payne's research examines gun violence; policing and reentry; and educational inequality in street-identified populations.

Lance Hunter, PhD

Professor of Political ScienceAugusta University

Dr. Lance Hunter studies the connection between terrorism and political stability in democracies.

Jack Schneider

Dwight W. Allen Distinguished Professor of Education and Director of the Center for Education PolicyUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Jack Schneider studies educational policy and reform with a focus on K-12 public schools.