academic Experts

Jagdish N. Sheth

Charles H. Kellstadt Chair Emeritus of MarketingEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Globally known for his scholarly contributions in consumer psychology, competitive strategy, and geopolitical analysis

Robert Bird

Eversource Energy Chair in Business EthicsUniversity of Connecticut

Robert Bird is an expert in corporate compliance, employment law, legal strategy, business ethics, and corporate governance.

Richard Starnes

Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic AffairsWestern Carolina University

Endia J. Lindo

Associate Professor of Special EducationTexas Christian University

Dr. Lindo’s expertise is in reading disabilities, comprehension instruction/intervention and the social-cultural factors of learning.

E. Alison Holman

Professor of NursingUC Irvine

E. Alison Holman studies the early post-event predictors of co-morbid trauma-related mental and physical health problems.

Willajeanne McLean

Distinguished Professor of LawUniversity of Connecticut

Willajeanne F. McLean is an internationally recognized expert on the interface of intellectual property and European law.

Stephen Sloan, Ph.D.

Director of Institute for Oral History, Professor of HistoryBaylor University

Oral historian specializing in U.S. history post 1941, environmental history, public history & the American West.

Shaun Nelms

Professor (Clinical), Co-Chair Educational Leadership, William & Sheila Konar Director of the Center for Urban Education SuccessUniversity of Rochester

Nelms is also vice president for community partnerships at the University of Rochester

Kimberly West-Faulcon

Professor of LawLoyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

James P. Bradley Chair in Constitutional Law

Jase Bernhardt

Associate Professor of Geology, Environment, and SustainabilityHofstra University

Dr. Bernhardt's current research is focused on using VR technology to teach about dangerous weather conditions.