college Experts

Scott Rader

Associate ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Charles “Scott” Rader has entrepreneurial work experience in the areas of information technology product development and management.

Lawrence Levy

Associate Vice President and Executive Dean of the National Center for SurburbanHofstra University

Dean Levy works close with Hofstra’s academic community to shape an innovative agenda for suburban study

Rachel Bi, Ph.D.

Director, UVU FinTech CenterUtah Valley University

Bi is an expert in FinTech innovation and financial planning software

Ben Chang

Director, Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences (GSAS) & Professor, ArtsRensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Explores the intersections of virtual environments and experimental gaming with contemporary media art

Mark Brand, Ph.D.

Professor of Horticulture and Plant Breeding, Nursery Extension SpecialistUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Brand is a horticulturist who focuses on ornamental plant breeding, sustainable cultivars, and industrial hemp.

Amiso George

Professor of Strategic CommunicationTexas Christian University

Dr. George teaches courses in crisis communication, strategic campaigns, strategic writing, case studies, global communication and images.

Ira Bedzow

Associate Professor in the Practice of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Kari Sampsel

Medical Director, Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program, Attending Staff Emergency PhysicianThe Ottawa Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine & University of Ottawa

Emergency Medicine, Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Clinician, Educator and Advocate

Toby S. Daly-Engel, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor | Ocean Engineering and Marine SciencesFlorida Tech

Dr. Daly-Engel's research uses genomics, field ecology and modelling to study shark populations.

Brett Burrows, PhD

Assistant ProfessorAugusta University

Dr. Burrows's current research focuses on interventions to improve outcomes for patients with chronic kidney disease.