the future Experts

Brian Wolshon

Edward A. and Karen Wax Schmitt Distinguished Professor of EngineeringLouisiana State University

Internationally recognized expert on emergency and evacuation traffic planning and management

Adam Frank

Professor of astrophysics, science commentator, and popular authorUniversity of Rochester

Adam Frank is a self-described “evangelist of science,” who writes about intelligent life forms, space exploration, climate change and more.

Howard Oliver

Forensic Pathologist

Howard Oliver is an experienced Forensic Pathologist.

Mitchell Hamilton, Ph.D.

Professor of Marketing, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Christopher M. Curtis

Professor of HistoryGeorgia Southern University

Dr. Curtis's research focuses on 19th-century law and property rights. He is currently studying the history of church property rights.

Thomas George

M.D. | Professor | Interim DirectorUniversity of Florida

Dr. Thomas George is a medical oncologist and clinical investigator focusing on gastrointestinal malignancies and new cancer treatments.

Tiziana Di Matteo

ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Tiziana Di Matteo's research focuses on the study of black holes, encompassing a wide range of topics in high energy astrophysics.

Philippe Borremans

Crisis, Risk and Emergency Communiation Consultant & SpeakerRiskComms

Independent adviser in crisis, risk and emergency communication. Professional speaker, certified trainer and author.

Dr. Jackie Eldridge

Co-Founder Hearts and Minds Matter and Teacher EducatorHearts and Minds Matter and Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Expertise in building safe, nurturing inclusive classrooms for all children through trauma-informed teaching and effective pedagogy.

Ray Opoku

Data ScientistUniversity of Florida

Ray Opoku studies artificial intelligence, STEM education and equitable machine learning in health and learning systems.