Candis Bond, PhD
Director, Writing Center; Assistant Professor of English · Augusta University
Professor Bond is an expert in Writing Center Theory and Practice, Composition and Women's and Gender Studies.
Identity Construction Intersection of space and place (perceptions of women in public space)
Amira Elghawaby
Communications Director · The National Council of Canadian Muslims
Amira Elghawaby leads the NCCM’s media relations, public engagement and strategic communications.
Ethnic Media & Diversity Anti-discrimination Civic Engagement Human Rights Civil Rights
Özgecan Koçak
Associate Professor of Organization & Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Organization Design Organizational Identity
William Perez
Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Educational Leadership and Administration
Immigration Status & Nationality Race and Ethnicity Diversity Social Identity Motivation
Kevin Dougherty, Ph.D.
Professor of Sociology · Baylor University
Top educator and researcher who explores the impact of religion on social life, including community involvement, politics & work
Innovative Teaching Strategies Congregational Diversity Religion, Politics, & Culture
Dallas Fellini
Curator · Middlebrook Prize Winners
Dallas Fellini is a curator, writer, and artist with a focus on trans studies and archival studies.
Artists' Books Photography Curatorial Studies Contemporary Art Archival Studies
Carolyn Dudek
Professor of Political Science · Hofstra University
Professor Dudek specializes in comparative politics with regional focuses in Europe and Latin America
Latin American Politics European Politics Regional Economic Growth and Development Fluent in Spanish
Dr Islam Issa
Reader in Literature and History · Birmingham City University
His work has focused primarily on the modern-day reception of Renaissance and Early Modern English literature in global contexts.
Middle East Cultural History Literature Milton Shakespeare Cultural History
Jerod Brennen
Founder and Principal Consultant · Brennen Consulting
I help clients protect their businesses by building effective, efficient, forward-thinking cybersecurity programs.
Cyber Security Web Application Security Identity and Access Management Information Security
Paul Froese, Ph.D.
Professor of Sociology, Director of Baylor Religion Surveys · Baylor University
Expert on the sociology of religion and its relation to politics, mental health & cultural change
Religion Politics & Culture Society's Images of God Social Sciences and Study of Religion
Frederick W. Gooding, Jr.
Dr. Ronald E. Moore Professor in Humanities · Texas Christian University
Race, Racism and Discrimination in Pop Culture and/or Mainstream Media (e.g., movies, music and sports).
Sports Movies Discrimination Representations of Race Mainstream Media
Theresa M. Winge
Associate Professor of Fashion Design and Theory · Michigan State University
An expert on fashion and dress, Theresa M. Winge focuses her research on the construction of identity within visual and material cultures.
Material Culture Steampunk Subculture Culture Fashion
Aaron McCright
Professor and Chairperson, College of Social Science/Lyman Briggs College · Michigan State University
Dr. McCright specializes in environmental sociology, sociology of science and technology, and social movements.
Political Polarization Values and Sciences Climate Change Politics Climate Change Climate Change Denial
Christopher A. Cooper
Madison Distinguished Professor of Political Science & Public Affairs and Director of the Haire Institute for Public Policy · Western Carolina University
Christopher A. Cooper's research is on N.C. politics, southern politics, political behavior and behavioral public administration.
Election Administration Public Administration Southern Politics American Politics Parties, Campaigns and Elections
Jay Hmielowski
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Jay Hmielowski's research interests include environmental, science and political communication.
Trust Political Communication Media Psychology and Media Effects Science Communication
Dean Scheibel
Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies · Loyola Marymount University
College of Communication & Fine Arts
Organizational Communication Sororities, Graffiti, Rumors, Faking Identity, Rock Music, and Surfing
Anne Oeldorf-Hirsch, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor · University of Connecticut
Dr. Oeldorf-Hirsch's research focuses on information sharing on social media, particularly in the areas of news, science, and well-being.
Science Communication News Engagement Computer-mediated communication Communication Technology Social Media
Walter Hawthorne
Professor and chairperson of MSU’s Department of History · Michigan State University
Expert in African history, history of slavery and slave trade
The Slave Trade Brazil Upper Guinea Atlantic The History of Slavery
Jagdish N. Sheth
Charles H. Kellstadt Chaired Professor of Business · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Globally known for his scholarly contributions in consumer psychology, competitive strategy, and geopolitical analysis
Consumer Psychology Global Competitive Strategy Marketing Theory Geopolitical Analysis Emerging Markets
Kasey Windels
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Kasey Windels' research centers on the advertising agency itself, with a specific interest on creativity within the advertising agency.
Gender Identity in Advertising Creative Leadership and Direction Research & Strategy Advertising Campaign Copywriting