Rebecca L. George
Instructor of Anthropology and Assistant Director of Forensic Anthropology Facilities · Western Carolina University
Rebecca L. George focuses on the utility of dental morphology and metrics to estimate population affinity within forensic anthropology.
Forensic Anthropology Dental Anthropology Osteology Skeletal Processing Bioarchaeology
Renã Robinson
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Dorothy J. Wingfield Phillips Chancellor’s Faculty Fellow · Vanderbilt University
Expert in racial disparities in Alzheimer's disease and Alzheimer's triggers in peripheral organs. Advocate for inclusive research design.
African American Health Alzheimer's Outreach Racial Health Inequalities Alzheimer's Health Disparities
Katherine Kortes-Miller
Assistant Professor, School of Social Work and Palliative Care Division Lead, Centre for Education and Research on Aging and Health (CERAH) · Lakehead University
An unconventional death educator and researcher with a passion for palliative care and improving end of life care for all
Gerontology Palliative Care End-Of-Life Care Interprofessional Education and Care LGBTQ
Richard A. Wilson, Ph.D.
Gladstein Distinguished Chair of Human Rights and Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor · University of Connecticut
Dr. Wilson is an expert on hate speech and incitement on social media.
Human Rights Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Anthropology Human rights trials International Human Rights
Radenka Maric, Ph.D.
University President · University of Connecticut
Dr. Maric researches novel materials for fuel cell & battery manufacturing, nanomaterials, sensors, hydrogen generation & biofuels.
Sustainable Energy Technologies Nanomaterials Engineering Sensors Sustainable Energy Manufacturing
Cristina Wilson, Ph.D.
Professor and Interim Co-Director, PhD Program, School of Social Work · University of Connecticut
Dr. Wilson is a recognized Latina scholar and expert in health disparities and cultural humility working with Latino families.
Intervention and Prevention Programs for Substance Use Family Mechanisms and Factors that Play a Role in At Risk Behaviors Latino Families and Parenting in at Risk Environments Teen Pregnancy Prevention Fathers in the Latino Community
Charles Yarish, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology · University of Connecticut
Dr. Yarish is an expert in marine macroalgae, coastal management, and commercial uses for seaweed for food, nutraceuticals, and biofuels.
Biofuel Cosmeceuticals Applied Genomics Ecology Marine Macroalgae
Rebecca E. Wall
Assistant Professor of History · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Climate History Digital Humanities Global History Environmental History Postcolonial, Colonial, & Precolonial African History
Duncan Baker-Brown
Senior Lecturer in Architecture · University of Brighton
His work focuses on sustainable design of buildings and the re-use of existing materials.
Climate Change Recycling of Materials in Buildings Architecture Sustainable Design Social Housing
Douglas J. Casa, Ph.D.
CEO-Korey Stringer Institute, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor, Department of Kinesiology · University of Connecticut
Focused on prevention of sudden death in sport, exertional heat stroke, wearable technologies, hydration, and performance in the heat
Elite Atheletes Hydration/Dehydration Fluid-Electrolyte Balance Exertional Heat Illnesses Wearable Technologies
Katerina Zacharia
Professor of Classics · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Classics and Archaeology Classical Reception Greek drama Greek Cinema Greek ethnicity
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
Margo Goodhand
Journalist · MGB Media
Margo Goodhand has years of experience in media and communications, change management and public engagement.
Journalism Newspapers Storytelling Editing Online Journalism
Adam Barbu
Independent Writer and Curator · Middlebrook Prize Winners
Winner of the 2015 Middlebrook Prize for Young Canadian Curators
Curating Art Design Exhibiting Canadian Heritage
Alana Cattapan
Assistant Professor · Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan
Alana Cattapan researches women's engagement in public policy making, focusing on health and reproductive biotechnologies
Public Policy Reproductive Technologies Women's Health Canadian Politics Feminism & Gender Studies
Megan Halpern
Associate Professor of Science Communication and Interdisciplinarity · Michigan State University
Interdisciplinary studies
Gillian Gregory
Researcher, Traditional Knowledge and Use Studies · The Firelight Group
Research, analysis & technical support for Indigenous communities
Indigenous communities Traditional land and resource use Resource Management Migration Vulnerability & well-being
Carleen Carroll APR, FCPRS
Strategic Communications and Government Relations Consultant · Canadian Public Relations Society
One of Canada's leading municipal communicators building trustworthy relationships and great public policy through two-way communications
Strategic Communications Planning Relationship Building With Stakeholders Public Relations Best Practices Brand Identity and Brand Management Public Consultation and Community Engagement
Kelly Rusk
Consultant · Thornley Fallis Communications
Consultant at Thornley Fallis Communications
Problem Solving Online Journalism Creative Writing Public Speaking Social Media
Dr. Marianne Mader
Managing Director, Earth & Space/Fossils & Evolution, Royal Ontario Museum · Co-Founder & Board Member, STEAMLabs Community Makerspace
Cultivating curiosity. Inspiring passion for exploration. Empowering people to engage with science & tech. www.mariannemader.com
Space Exploration Planetary Science Science Communication Maker Culture STEAM Education