debate Experts

Sarah Schaumann, PhD

Postdoctoral AssociateMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Schaumann leverages AI, machine learning, and optimization methods to tackle real-world challenges in logistics.

Patrick Reynolds

FounderTobaccofree.org

Shine a light on the path toward health & wellness with anti-smoking advocate and grandson of tobacco company founder RJ Reynolds

Stephen J. Farnsworth

Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Mary Washington

Director of UMW Center for Leadership and Media Studies. Author/co-author of books on the presidency, mass media, public opinion, journalism

Philip Hannah

DirectorSeven Questions

An evangelist for the improvement of decision making and planning through the application of tested techniques and wargaming tools

Nikolay Osadchiy

Associate Professor of Information Systems & Operations ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Alice Ba

Associate Chair and Professor, International Relations and Comparative PoliticsUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Ba researches US-China-Southeast Asia relations; institutional cooperation/competition in Asia; and regionalism.

Jarrod O. Miller

Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in AgronomyUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Miller is interested in how precision ag technologies can make farms more economically and environmentally efficient.

Beth Mineo

Associate Professor, Education; Director, Center for Disabilities StudiesUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Mineo's Research focuses on autism and other communication disorders, particularly language disorders.

Justin Taillon

Assistant ProfessorCentre for Business and Social Entrepreneurship

Prior to returning joining academia Justin worked for six years in the hotels, two years in F&B, and one year in event management.

Sheng Lu

Professor, Fashion and Apparel StudiesUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Lu's research focuses on the economic and business aspects of the global textile and apparel industry.