Ronald Schurin, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus · University of Connecticut
Expert in the politics of presidential campaigns
American Politics and Elections Connecticut Politics Electoral Politics American Politics Education Policy
Heather Battaly, Ph.D.
Professor of Philosophy · University of Connecticut
Professor Battaly works in epistemology and ethics, with a focus epistemic virtue.
Procrastinators Slackers Closed-Mindedness Human Characteristics Dogmatism
William Doyle
Associate Professor of Public Policy and Higher Education · Vanderbilt University
An expert on how geography affects higher education attainment and the state of the financial aid system in America.
borrowing trends Undergraduate Education Borrowing for college College affordability Higher Education Access
David Ortega
Professor and Noel W. Stuckman Chair in Food Economics and Policy · Michigan State University
David Ortega researches the decision making processes of consumers to better inform food policies and marketing strategies.
Experimental Economics Agricultural Development Economics Food Supply Inflation
Ryan J. Watson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies · University of Connecticut
Watson's research focuses on vulnerable adolescents, with a focus on interpersonal relationships.
Social Support LGBTQ Health Sexual Health, HIV Prevention Sexual/Gender Minority Youth and Young Adult Health Family Acceptance and Rejection
Steven Huege, M.D., MS.Ed
Swank Foundation Endowed Chair in Memory Care and Geriatrics · ChristianaCare
Expert in memory care and geriactrics
Dementia/Memory Care Mental Health in Older Adults Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Wellness/Health Medical Education
Brett Riggs
Professor · Western Carolina University
A research archaeologist, Brett Riggs is a former deputy tribal historical preservation officer for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Landscape Archaeology Prehistoric Archaeology Cultural Heritage Excavation Protection Of Cultural Heritage
Herman Knopf
Senior Research Scientist · University of Florida
Herman Knopf researches child care accessibility and parent selection of child care.
Early Childhood Education
Brianna Hirami-Vermeer
Lecturer in Rhetorical Arts · Loyola Marymount University
University Core Curriculum
Communication Copy Editing Higher Education Teaching Reading Comprehension Research Skills
Marlene Schwartz, Ph.D.
Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health (Principal Investigator); Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies · University of Connecticut
Dr. Schwartz specializes in school wellness and nutrition programs, and food insecurity.
Food Pantries School Food SNAP School Food Options Nutrition
Dionne O’Dell
Program Director, Department of Theatre · Michigan State University
Dionne O’Dell specializes in teaching Children’s Theatre, and writing and directing plays for youth and community.
Theatre Direction Stage Production Entertainment Film
Eric Freedman
Professor of Law · Hofstra University
Professor Freedman focuses on constitutional law and history, as well as the death penalty and habeas corpus
Constitutional Law First Amendment Law Death Penalty
Beth Mineo
Associate Professor, Education; Director, Center for Disabilities Studies · University of Delaware
Prof. Mineo's Research focuses on autism and other communication disorders, particularly language disorders.
Assistive Technology Development Accessible Instructional Materials Speech and Language Pathology Communication Difficulties
Lynsey Steinberg
Director of Innovation at the Georgia Cyber Center · Augusta University
Lynsey Steinberg is one of the 300 board-certified medical illustrators and also an expert on virtual reality.
Community and Economic Virtual Reality Medical Illustration Gamification Innovation
Lindsay Distefano, Ph.D
Professor, Department of Kinesiology, and Associate Vice President for Research Development · University of Connecticut
Lindsay DiStefano works to promote safe physical activity in children through physical literacy development and sport-injury prevention.
ACL Youth Athletes Injury Prevention Motor Development Physical Literacy
Neil Jasani, M.D., MBA, FACEP
Chief Clinical Officer · ChristianaCare
Dr. Jasani provides oversight for iLEAD (Institute for Learning, Leadership and Development) and Human Resources
Human Resources Graduate and Undergraduate Medical Education Learning Organizational Development
Paula M. Uruburu
Professor Emerita of English · Hofstra University
Professor Uruburu researches the Gothic and the Grotesque, the Gilded Age, and film history (genre, auteur, adaptation).
Film Anniversaries Celebrity Culture Pop Culture Film History Gender Studies
Sarah Reckhow
Assistant Professor of Political Science · Michigan State University
Sarah Reckhow is an expert on education policy, urban and state politics, and philanthropy and nonprofits in public policy.
Philanthropy Racial Politics State Politics Education Policy Every Student Suceeds Act
Ann Douglas
Author, Magazine Writer, On-Air Parenting Columnist, Speaker · Independent
A bestselling author and the weekend parenting columnist for CBC Radio, Ann has been called "Canada's most trusted parenting writer."
Parenting Pregnancy Children Babies Mental Health
Ellen Clayton
Craig-Weaver Professor of Pediatrics; Professor of Law; Professor of Health Policy · Vanderbilt University
World-renowned medical ethicist working at the intersection of law, medicine and public health, with a focus on genetics.
Gender and the Law Legal and Ethical Issues in Children's and Women's Health Research Ethics Genetics and Health Policy Medical Ethics