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Phil Poekert

Professor | DirectorUniversity of Florida

Phil Poekert leads the Lastinger Center for Learning to educational innovations through partnerships, research and development.

Andrew Ledbetter

Professor & Chair of Communication StudiesTexas Christian University

Andrew Ledbetter investigates how people use communication technology to maintain close ties with friends, family, and romantic partners.

Chris Caplinger

Assistant Professor of HistoryGeorgia Southern University

Casey McArdle

Assistant Professor of Writing, Rhetoric, and CulturesMichigan State University

Casey McArdle examines online interaction via academic, professional, and social spaces.

Joseph Krajcik

Professor and Director of the CREATE for STEM InstituteMichigan State University

Expert in K-16 teaching practices, focusing on the promotion of student engagement and learning in science

Nikki Koontz

Assistant Vice President of Marketing CommunicationSouthern Utah University

Specializing in branding, integrated marketing and communication planning, and crisis communication

James C. Kaufman, Ph.D.

ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Kaufman's research focuses on creativity and educational psychology.

Vincent Olivieri

Professor of Sound DesignUC Irvine

Vincent Olivieri has designed sound and composed music for theatrical productions around the world.

David Webb

Chief Financial OfficerDeer Park ISD

Experienced, thought-provoking and dynamic speaker on the history and current status of Texas school finance

William Gonwa, Ph.D.

Professor, Program Director for Civil EngineeringMilwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. William Gonwa focuses on the water resources area of civil engineering including collection systems and stormwater management.