Mimi Ito
Professor in Residence Informatics · UC Irvine
Mizuko Ito is a cultural anthropologist of technology use, focusing on children and youth's changing relationships to media.
Media and Communications Anthropology Children/Video Games Technology
James A. Roberts, Ph.D.
The Ben H. Williams Professor of Marketing · Baylor University
Nationally recognized expert on the impact of consumer attitudes on well-being, including the effect of smartphone & social media use.
Impacts of Materialism and Buying Smartphone Usage and Impact Consumer Behavior and Culture
Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D.
Professor · Florida Atlantic University
Sameer Hinduja is recognized internationally for his work on the subjects of cyberbullying, safe social media use, and youth well-being.
Safe Social Media Use Cyberbullying
Erin Westgate
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Erin Westgate studies boredom, interest, and thinking (...and why it's so hard for so many people).
Happiness Boredom Emotion Social Psychology Social Cognition
Brian Levine
Director of Cybersecurity Institute and Distinguished Professor in the Manning College of Information & Computer Sciences · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Brian Levine's work focuses on thwarting child sexual exploitation on the internet.
internet-based child exploitation Digital Forensics Network Security Internet Security Child Rescue
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
Erin Calipari
Associate Professor of Pharmacology · Vanderbilt University
Expert in the neuroscience of mental illness and addiction, including gender differences.
Opioids adaptive processes self-administered drugs Dopamine Addiction and Recovery
Chenliang Xu
Associate Professor of Computer Science · University of Rochester
Xu is an expert in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning and computer vision, and augmented and virtual reality
AI Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision
Lance Hunter, PhD
Professor of Political Science · Augusta University
Dr. Lance Hunter studies the connection between terrorism and political stability in democracies.
Politics Terrorism International Relations Voting Civil Liberties
Elizabeth Burgess Dowdell, PhD
Professor and Coordinator of Undergraduate Research | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University
Elizabeth Dowdell, PhD, RN, FAAN, is an expert in the use of social media by adolescents and the health risks posed by online behaviors.
Cyberbullying Gun Violence Health Risk Behaviors in Children and Adolescents Internet Safety Sleep Texting
Stacy Rosenberg
Associate Teaching Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Stacy Rosenberg contributes content for news media covering politics, political campaigns, crisis communication, and disinformation.
Politics Political Campaigns Crisis Communication Disinformation
Elizabeth Chodos
Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Elizabeth Chodos has focused her career on promoting the work of contemporary artists through higher education and public programming.
Higher Education Public Art Arts and Creative Expression Contemporary Art Curatorial Practice
James Dahlman
Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
James Dahlman uses molecular biology to rationally design the genetic drugs he delivers.
Vascular and Immunoengineering DNA Barcoded Nanoparticles Drug Delivery CRISPR Gene Editing
Dar Meshi
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Dar Meshi investigates social media use, often focusing on maladaptive, problematic social media use.
FMRI Social Decisions Social media use Individual Differences
Preston Green, J.D., Ed.D.
John and Maria Neag Professor of Urban Education · University of Connecticut
Professor focused on charter school regulation and industry oversight.
School Choice Educational Equity Industry Oversight Charter School Regulation Educational Leadership
Susan Mackey-Kallis, PhD
Professor of Communication | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Susan Mackey-Kallis, PhD, is an expert in film analysis and commentary, particularly in regard to pop culture.
Communication Political Rhetoric Gender, Media and Pop Culture American Film
Meredith David, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Marketing · Baylor University
Expert in innovative marketing strategies, including emerging technologies & the psychological impact of social media platforms
Consumer Preferences & Behavior Strategic Management & Marketing Smartphone Use & Well-Being
Dale Peeples, MD
Pediatric Psychiatrist / Associate Professor of Psychiatry · Augusta University
Peeples is a highly-regarded psychiatrist providing tips to maintain mental wellbeing throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.
Foster Care and Adoptions Medical Education Juvenile Delinquency Pediatric Psychiatry Telepsychiatry
Alex Frias
Co-Founder and President · Track Marketing Group
VP, Digital @ FILA North America // brand builder
Experiential Marketing Hispanic Marketing Influencer Brand Experience Nightlife Marketing
Valerie Earnshaw
Associate Professor, Human Development and Family Sciences · University of Delaware
Prof. Earnshaw examines associations between stigma and health inequities.
Health Inequities Health Outcomes HIV Stigma AIDS Stigma Stigmatized Conditions