stem Experts

Amanda M. Grannas, PhD

Vice Provost for Research; Professor, Department of ChemistryVillanova University

Amanda Grannas, PhD, is an expert in the study of snow and ice photochemistry, and the fate of organic pollutants in the Arctic.

Alexandra Noël

Associate Professor and Director of Inhalation LaboratoryLouisiana State University

Dr. Noël's research focuses on the production and characterization of aerosols, as well as inhalation and developmental toxicology.

Levi Patrick

Director of Secondary Mathematics EducationOklahoma State Department of Education

Creating a Vision for Mathematics Education in the State of Oklahoma and Beyond

Nicholas Mason

Assistant Professor and Curator of BirdsLouisiana State University

Dr. Mason's research centers on avian biodiversity.

Don Zhang

Associate ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Zhang studies risk and decision making.

Anne Oeldorf-Hirsch, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Oeldorf-Hirsch's research focuses on information sharing on social media, particularly in the areas of news, science, and well-being.

Kabindra Shakya, PhD

Associate Professor of Environmental ScienceVillanova University

Kabindra Shakya, PhD, conducts research on air pollution, heavy metal pollution in urban soils and environmental justice issues.

Vu Nguyen

Co-director of Carnegie Mellon Robotics AcademyCarnegie Mellon University

Lane Carasik, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Dr. Carasik researches computational and experimental thermal hydraulics for fusion & nuclear energy and isotope production.

Edward Guinan, PhD

Professor of Astrophysics and Planetary Sciences | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Edward Guinan, PhD, an expert in astronomy and space science research explores the sun, stars, planets, extraterrestrial life potential.