Parshati Patel
Science Communication · Stellar Dreams
An astrophysicist turned science communicator, space educator, author and space artist with a passion to bring space to the public!
Sci Art STEM Education Astrophyics Astronomy Planetary Science
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
Cato Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer, Connecticut Convergence Institute · UConn Health
Dr. Laurencin is a world renowned engineer, physician and scientist who is known for pioneering the field of Regenerative Engineering.
Stem Cell Science and Technology Nanotechnology Polymeric Materials Science Tissue Engineering Regenerative Engineering
Nilanjana Buju Dasgupta
Provost Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences and Director of the Institute of Diversity Sciences · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Nilanjana "Buju" Dasgupta studies how implicit or unconscious bias influences people’s first impressions and behavior toward others.
Women in STEM Implicit Bias STEM Education Social Identity Stereotypes
Leo Hong
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
STEM Education High Performance Computing Computational Materials Science Virtual Reality (VR) Molecular Dynamics Simulations
Lea Deesing
Assistant City Manager, former CIO · City of Riverside
Motivate staff and spark innovation. Encourage kids to pursue STEM fields. Increase government transparency and improve cyber security.
Information Technology Innovation Leadership STEM Education Government
Rachel Tremaine
Assistant Professor of Mathematics · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Mathematics Education Research STEM Education Research Arts-Based Research Methods
John Leonard, Ph.D.
Professor · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Leonard teaches databases, user interfaces and video game design. Research interests cover modeling, analytics and visualization.
Modeling and simulation of traffic and transportation systems Traffic flow theory and traffic engineering Intelligent transportation systems Institutional Research Studies of higher education institutions
John Taylor
Associate Professor of Biology · Southern Utah University
Specializing in bat research, collegiate program development, STEM education, and professional development
Herpetology Impact of Biological Problems on Human Affairs Collegiate Program Development STEM Education and Policy Biological Education
Suzanne Sumner
Professor · University of Mary Washington
Suzanne Sumner is a Professor of mathematics at University of Mary Washington.
Mathematics Dynamical Systems Teaching Innovation Interdisciplinary Education
Jeffrey Miller
Dean of College of Engineering and Computer Sciences · Southern Utah University
Dr. Jeffrey Miller serves as the dean of the College of Engineering and Computational Sciences at Southern Utah University.
Computer Programming Ethics in Driverless Cars Vehicular Communications Software Engineering STEM Education and Learning
Julie Brown
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Julie Brown researches how teachers engage culturally and linguistically diverse learners in secondary and undergraduate science education.
Qualitative Methods Undergraduate Science and STEM Education Curriculum Design Educational Equity Science Education
Katherine Wikoff, Ph.D.
Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Katherine Wikoff focuses her work on user experience, technical communication, humanities and literature.
User Experience Technical Communication Humanities Literature Higher Education
Po-Shen Loh
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Po-Shen Loh is a social entrepreneur, working across the spectrum of mathematics, education and health care.
Combinatorics Mathematics Math Education Probability Theory Computer Science
David Harris, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor | Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences · Florida Tech
Dr. Harris' dissertation research investigated the Baldwin Effect using a sample of 200,000 quasar spectra.
Economics of Mars Colonization Physics Education Research Space Technology
Debra Hydorn
Professor of Mathematics · University of Mary Washington
Debra Hydorn is a professor at the University of Mary Washington with interests in math and statistics education and mathematical art.
Statistics Mathematics Education Mathematics and Art Global Positioning Systems (Gps) Geographic Information Systems (Gis)
Dorothea Herreiner
Associate Professor of Economics · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Experimental/Behavioral Economics Environmental Economics Microeconomics Cultural Economics Faculty Development
Kabindra Shakya, PhD
Associate Professor of Environmental Science · Villanova University
Professor Kabindra Shakya, Ph.D. research on air pollution, heavy metal pollution in urban soils, and environmental justice issues.
Air Pollution Particulate Matter Environmental Justice Lead Contamination in Soil
Levi Patrick
Director of Secondary Mathematics Education · Oklahoma State Department of Education
Creating a Vision for Mathematics Education in the State of Oklahoma and Beyond
Mathematics Education Innovation in Education
Ronald J. Gerrits, Ph.D.
Professor, Program Director · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Ron Gerrits focuses his professional efforts on science education.
Science Education Guided Inquiry Physiology