Rebecca Spencer

Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Rebecca Spencer is one of the nation's leading researchers exploring the relationship between sleep and brain function.

Children and Napping Sleep and Learning Learning and Memory Children and Sleep Cognition

Matthew Johnson-Roberson

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Matthew Johnson-Roberson's research goal is to develop robotic systems capable of operating in complex dynamic environments.

Folding Space Structures Robotic Vision 3D Reconstruction Artifical Intelligence Robotics/Autonomous Vehicles

Mark Caleb Smith, Ph.D.

Professor of Political Science · Cedarville University

Dr. Smith is an expert in American politics, campaigns & elections, and constitutional law.

Constitutional Law Presidential Politics Presidential Campaigns

Josephine Fairley

Co-Founder · Green & Black's

Entrepreneur and branding expert who co-founded Green & Black's chocolate - the world's first global Fairtrade brand

Entrepreneurialism Ethical Business Women in Business Branding Business Success

Mark Brand, Ph.D.

Professor of Horticulture and Plant Breeding, Nursery Extension Specialist · University of Connecticut

Professor Brand is a horticulturist who focuses on ornamental plant breeding, sustainable cultivars, and industrial hemp.

Woody Landscape Plants Nursery Crops Ornamental Plant Breeding Aroniaberry Fruit Production Plant Breeding

Erica Slotter, PhD

Associate Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Erica Slotter, PhD, is an expert in social psychology and romantic relationships.

Romantic Relationships Social Psychology Relationships

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

Mark Lukasiewicz

Dean, The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication · Hofstra University

Dean Lukasiewicz is a veteran producer, journalist, and media executive. Before joining Hofstra, he was SVP of specials at NBC News.

news platforms news industry Broadcast News Digital Media Media Ethics

Massimo Faggioli, PhD

Professor of Theology and Religious Studies | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Massimo Faggioli, PhD, is an expert on the history and administrative inner workings of the Catholic Church and of the papacy.

Pope Francis Religion Catholicism and World/European Politics Historical Theology and Ecclesiology American Catholicism

Dawn Bowdish

Associate Professor, Pathology and Molecular Medicine · McMaster University

Understanding why changes in immunity that occur with age and how this predisposes us to infection and chronic inflammatory diseases.

Immunology Microbiome Immunosenescence Aging Immune System Pneumonia

A.B. Osborne

Assistant Professor of Animation in Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Department of Art and Design · Augusta University

A.B. Osborne is an expert in the the field of animation working in everything from classic cartoons to technical and medical animation.

Motion Graphics Technical and Medical Visualization Animation 3D Modeling Virtual and Augmented Reality

Professor Robert Shail

Director of Research · Leeds Beckett University

Professor Robert Shail's research interests cover postwar British cinema, gender identity in film, comics books, and children's cinema.

Children's Film Foundation British Cinema Film Art Critical Practice Children's Media

Kelli R. Brown

Chancellor · Western Carolina University

Kelli R. Brown is the chancellor of Western Carolina University, serving more than 11,000 students with a wide range of bachelor’s degrees.

Institutional Planning Community Engagement Leadership Higher Education Management

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

Janni Aragon

Director, Technology Integrated Learning and Interim Director Technology & Society Program · University of Victoria

Janni Aragon has taught courses on American Politics, Political Theory, Gender and Politics, Feminist Theory, and Women's Studies.

Gender and Leadership Gender and Higher Education Cogressional Elections Women and Social Media Teaching and Social Media

Iman Zawahry

Lecturer · University of Florida

Iman Zawahry, one of the first hijabi American-Muslim filmmakers in the nation, works to amplify the underrepresented female voice.

Pop Culture Video Feature Films Muslims in Film

Tanya Harrison

Fellow · Outer Space Institute

Professional Martian who has worked on rocks and robots on the Red Planet.

Space and Astrophysics Climate Change Satellite Based Remote Sensing of the Earth/atmosphere System Earth Science Women in STEM Careers

Claire Cupples

Dean of Science and Professor of Molecular Biology & Biochemistry, Faculty of Science · Simon Fraser University

Dr. Cupples has worked as a scientist, faculty member and administrator in three Canadian comprehensive universities since 1989.

Molecular Biology Microbiology DNA Repair University Administration Science Outreach to the Public

Michael Spencer

Associate Professor and Director · University of Mary Washington

Michael Spencer is the chair of the Historic Preservation department at the University of Mary Washington.

Preservationism Historic Preservation Building Forensics

Samar Ali

Research Professor of Political Science and Law · Vanderbilt University

Expert in the intersection of conflict mediation, national security, economic development and human rights.

Human Rights National Security Polarization Cybersecurity Law and Government