college Experts

Robert Rabil, Ph.D.

ProfessorFlorida Atlantic University

Robert Rabil is an expert in political Islam, terrorism, U.S. foreign policy, and U.S.-Arab relations.

Sona Gala, J.D.

Clinical Associate Professor of Business Law, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Assistant Chair, Department of Marketing and Business Law | Program Coordinator, Business Law Minor

Leslie Martin

Associate Professor of SociologyUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Martin specializes in urban sociology, race/ethnic relations, welfare and poverty issues.

Stephanie Sipe

ProfessorGeorgia Southern University

Professor Sipe researches university students’ perceptions of gender discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace

Burcu Akinci

Dean, College of EngineeringCarnegie Mellon University

Burcu Akinci focuses on emerging energy technologies and using AI to monitor energy use.

Eric Simanek

Robert A. Welch Chair of ChemistryTexas Christian University

Dr. Simanek’s interests include whiskey, science education and basic scientific research aimed at the design of new medicines.

Rosanna Perotti

Professor of Political ScienceHofstra University

Professor Perotti's expertise is in American politics, including Congress, elections and political parties.

Karen Clay

ProfessorCarnegie 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.

Dannagal Young

Professor, CommunicationUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Young's research interests include political media effects, media psychology, public opinion and the psychology of misinformation.

Thomas Smith

Professor in the Practice of Finance; Academic Director, Master of FinanceEmory University, Goizueta Business School