Diane Turnshek
Special Lecturer · Carnegie Mellon University
Diane Turnshek has spent her career studying astronomy and is one of the foremost experts on light pollution.
Dark Sky Ordinance Light Pollution Artificial Light Astronomy
Barbara Schneider
Hannah Distinguished Professor in the College of Education and Professor of Sociology and Education · Michigan State University
An expert on how schools and families influence the academic and social well-being of adolescents as they move into adulthood
Social Contexts of Education Adolescents and Families
Keivan Stassun
Stevenson Professor of Physics and Astronomy · Vanderbilt University
Expert in the search for Earth-like planets across the galaxy and an advocate for diversity, including neurodiversity, in the academy.
Star Formation Planet Formation Astronomy Planetary Systems Astronomical Phenomena
Allison Alford, Ph.D.
Clinical Associate Professor of Business Communication · Baylor University
Interpersonal & business communications expert who studies the roles of daughters & mothers in the family structure
Family & Interpersonal Communication Mother-Daughter Relationships Conflict Resolution
Randy Gaboriault, MS, MBA
Chief Digital and Information Officer; Senior Vice President · ChristianaCare
Randy Gaboriault has been dubbed “exceedingly rare, triple threat CIO” by the media and is highly sought after for interviews.
Medical technology Innovation Strategic Development Health Information Exchange Health Information Technology Power and Potential
Paul Licato
Adjunct Associate Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Paul Licato is an expert in the physics and clinical applications of medical imaging.
Medical Device Clinical Research X-Ray Imaging Computed Tomography Medical Imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Christopher (Chris) Hansen, M.F.A.
Chairman and Professor for Film & Digital Media · Baylor University
Digital media expert and filmmaker, working on new feature and short projects
Directing and Filmmaking Film Industry Screenwriting
Rob Moore
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Rob Moore studies digital learning ecologies and how microcredentials and MOOCs transform educational pathways and outcomes.
Stem Careers Microcredentials Artificial Intelligence Advanced Learning Technologies Virtual Reality
Brett Riggs
Professor · Western Carolina University
A research archaeologist, Brett Riggs is a former deputy tribal historical preservation officer for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Landscape Archaeology Prehistoric Archaeology Cultural Heritage Excavation Protection Of Cultural Heritage
Julian Chambliss
Professor of English · Michigan State University
Julian Chambliss' research interests focus on race, culture, and power in real and imagined spaces.
Afrofuturism Black Digital Humanities Comics and Culture Comic Book Adaptations Space, Place, and Identity
Jay Hmielowski
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Jay Hmielowski's research interests include environmental, science and political communication.
Trust Political Communication Media Psychology and Media Effects Science Communication
Ruomeng Cui
Goizueta Foundation Term Associate Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Cui's research focuses on how operations strategies create and deliver value in companies' digital transformation
Digital Retail Platform Markets Operations Strategy Supply Chain Data-driven Decision
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
Bridget Freisthler
Professor | College of Social Work · The Ohio State University
Expert in health and social problems based on neighborhood ecologies.
Child Abuse and Neglect Drug and alcohol use (particularly marijuana, opiates, and alcohol) Drug distribution systems GIS Spatial Analysis
Professor Persephone S. Sextou
Professor · Leeds Beckett
Persephone Sextou is a leading expert in applied theatre for health and wellbeing.
Wellbeing Performing Arts NHS Community Digital Arts
James C. Kaufman, Ph.D.
Professor · University of Connecticut
Dr. Kaufman's research focuses on creativity and educational psychology.
Creativity and Personality Creativity and Equity Creativity and Meaning Creativity and Positive Psychology
Jason Grissom
Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Public Policy and Education · Vanderbilt University
An expert in K-12 leadership and policy and the impacts of school and district leaders on teacher and student outcomes.
Teacher effectiveness School Boards K-12 Administration Education Policy and Leadership teacher pay
Bernard Kippelen
Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Bernard Kippelen is an expert in polymer optics and plastic electronics.
Organic Photodetectors and Sensors Optics and Photonics Nanotechnology Printed Electronics
Caesar Keluro
CEO · IDEASVIBE/Businessnews.com.ng
A thinker and dynamic speaker promoting enlightened enterprise
Web Journalism and the Future of Work
Jessica Warren
Professor, Earth Science · University of Delaware
Dr. Warren's research focuses on plate tectonics and mantle dynamics.
Plate Tectonics Rheology Mantle Geochemistry Peridotites