Reid Simmons
Research Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Reid Simmons has been developing robot systems that can work reliably in unstructured, unknown environments.
Robotics Robot Navigation Artificial Intelligence Multi-Robot Systems Human-Robot Interaction
Cara Lisa Berg Powers
Executive Director · Transformative Culture Project
Innovative Solutions for a Changing World
Arts and Education Activism Policy Media Youth Development Arts and Culture
Patricia Snyder
Professor/Chair/Director · University of Florida
Patricia Snyder is regarded for developing, validating and evaluating early interventions for children with or at risk for disabilities
Early Childhood Education
Brett Grainger, ThD
Associate Professor of Theology and Religious Studies | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Brett Grainger, ThD, researches the changing face of modern spirituality in America and how various religions view the natural world.
Religion and Nature Modern Spirituality American Religious History History of Christianity Evangelicalism
Michael Krondl
food writer, author, culinary historian · Michael Krondl
Experienced speaker and presenter to both a general more specialized public about food and culture.
The Uses of Dessert How Spices Transformed the World The Invention of Italian Cuisine Italian Cooking in the Renaissance How the French Invented Cuisine
Laura Reese
Director and Professor · Michigan State University
Laura Reese is an expert in animal welfare policy, animals in the city, animal sheltering, local economic development
Local Economic Development Animals in the City Animal Welfare Policy Animal Sheltering
Mark Wilson
Professor · Michigan State University
Expert in urban planning, disruptive technologies (internet, autonomous vehicles) and mega events (Olympics, World Cup)
Disruptive Technology Industrial Parks Internet and Cities Autonomous Vehicles Mega Events (Olympics, World Cup, Expos)
Christopher H. Contag
James and Katherine Cornelius Chair; John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Microbiology & Molecular Genetics; Director, Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering · Michigan State University
Expert in biomedical engineering and molecular imaging
Photomedicine Molecular Imaging Neonatal and Developmental Medicine Microbiology & Immunology Radiology
Andres Jordan
Founder and Managing Partner · Arcus Advisors
Dynamic, passionate speaker with expertise at the intersections of innovation, technology and culture.
Innovation Management Technology and Culture Marketing and Communications Digital Disruption
Brad Moody
Associate Professor of Digital & Interactive Media · Daytona State College
Creative Technologies and Education
New Media Interactive Curriculum Design & Development Technology in Education Post Production
Curtis Carlson Nelson
Travel & Hospitality Executive · Curtis Carlson Nelson
Curtis Carlson Nelson has 20 years of management experience with a focus on the travel and hospitality industries.
Marketing Management Travel Hospitality
Erin Devlin
Associate Professor of History and American Studies · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Devlin focuses on race, public memory, and social justice
American Studies Social Justice Race Public Memory American History
Charles Venator-Santiago, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · University of Connecticut
Dr. Venator-Santiago is an expert in US territorial law and policy with a focus on the history of citizenship
Nation-State building in the Americas Political Theory Latino Politics Puerto Rico/US Law Territorial Legal History Public Law
Antonia Darder
Professor Emeritus · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Educational Leadership and Administration
Latino Education Social Justice Language Rights
James Wynn
Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
James Wynn's research and teaching explore science, mathematics and public policy from a rhetorical perspective.
Professional Writing Rhetoric Mathematics Technical Writing and Communication Citizen Science
Rubén Martínez
Professor of English and Fletcher Jones Chair in Literature & Writing · Loyola Marymount University
Professor of English and Fletcher Jones Chair in Literature & Writing at Loyola Marymount University
Journalism Mixed-Genre Writing Post-Colonial Literatures and Diaspora
Susan McLennan
President · Reimagine PR
I help leading brands mobilize people through purpose & storytelling. Consultant | speaker | trainer | Emmy Award-winning storyteller
Purpose PR Marketing & Branding Marketing & Corporate Strategy Storytelling & Public Speaking
Haroon Ullah
Policy Planning Staff · U.S. Department of State
A scholar, diplomat and author of widely acclaimed Bargain From The Bazaar and Vying for Allah's Vote. Visit haroonullah.com.
Public Policy Pakistan Diplomacy International Relations Foreign Policy
Patrick G. Maggitti, PhD
University Provost; Professor of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship · Villanova University
Patrick G. Maggitti, PhD, is a recognized scholar in the areas of entrepreneurship and strategic management.
Higher Education Market and Non-market Based Competition Decision Making Entrepreneurship Innovation
Mark Walhimer
Museum Manager · Southern Utah University
Wealth of experience in museum management and a deep commitment to fostering enriching cultural institutions.
Interactive Exhibits User-Centered Design Design Thinking Exhibition Design Museum Master Planning