Adam Frank
Professor of astrophysics, science commentator, and popular author · University of Rochester
Frank is a leading expert on how stars form and how they die, as well as civilizations before humans
Extraterrestrial Life Space Discoveries Life on Other Planets Civilizations and climate change Theoretical Astrophysics
Liangfei Qiu
Professor · University of Florida
Liangfei Qiu is an expert in social technology, including social media and social networks, as well as artificial intelligence.
Artificial Intelligence Gig Economy Prediction Markets Healthcare Analytics Telecommunications Networks
Nathaniel Kinsey, Ph.D.
Engineering Foundation Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Nathaniel Kinsey's research broadly lies in the field of nanophotonics, studying the interaction of light with materials on the nanoscale.
Nanophotonics/Plasmonics Nonlinear optics Optical Materials Integrated Optics Consumer Nanophotonics
Carmel Majidi
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Carmel Majidi’s mission is to discover materials and methods that allow robots and machines to behave like soft biological organisms.
Soft Robotics Medical Device Manufacturing Wearable Robotics Medical Devices Advanced Manufacturing
Laurie Levenson
Professor of Law · Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
David W. Burcham Chair in Ethical Advocacy
Criminal Procedure Criminal Law
Evelyn McDonnell
Professor of Journalism and New Media · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Journalism New Media Popular Culture and Society Women's Studies
Wei-Ning Wang, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Aerosol-enabled technologies towards addressing critical challenges in the sectors of energy, the environment, and human health.
Aerosol science and technology Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Environmental Science and Technology Heterogeneous Catalysis Materials Science and Engineering
James Hudnut-Beumler
Anne Potter Wilson Distinguished Professor of American Religious History · Vanderbilt University
Expert in the history of religion in the American South.
Religion and philanthropy History of religion in the U.S. Religion in the American South Religious symbolism in the U.S.
Colleen Haggerty
Author, Coach, Speaker · self-employed
Author, Coach, Speaker
Forgiveness Resiliance Mentoring Acceptance Disability
David Neumark
Distinguished Professor of Economics · UC Irvine
David Neumark is a labor economist whose work focuses on minimum wages, discrimination in the work force, and worker compensation.
Health Economics Finance Gender Inequality in Relationships Economics Demographics
Karon N. LeCompte, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction · Baylor University
Director of iEngage Summer Civics Institute & social studies education expert who focuses on civics education, technology & teacher prep
Leadership Theory Civics Education Instruction and Curriculum
Kathryn Bender
Assistant Professor of Economics · University of Delaware
Research focuses on the economic pedagogy as well as the economics of food waste, experimental economics and consumer behavior.
Food Marketing and Policy Economic Pedagogy Taylor Swift Data Visualization Data Analysis
Glen Hodgson
Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist · The Conference Board of Canada
Turning the Telescope Around: Get the bigger picture on how macroeconomics influences public policy and the financial health of your country
Economic Forecasting International Business Productivity and Innovation Economic Analysis
Michael Tarr
Professor and Department Head · Carnegie Mellon University
Michael Tarr is an expert in visual perception and how the brain transforms 2D images into high-level percepts.
Cognitive Neuroscience Cognitive Science Computational Perception
Ugo Mattei
Distinguished Professor of Law and Alfred and Hanna Fromm Chair in International and Comparative Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: matteiu@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4646 / Office 623-200
Comparative Law Economics and the Law European Community Law African Law Anthropological and Ecological Approaches to Law
Jorge Cortes, MD
Director, Georgia Cancer Center · Augusta University
Jorge Cortes is a clinical investigator who has helped research and develop multiple treatment options for chronic myeloid leukemia.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Acute Myeloid Leukemia Blood and Bone Marrow Transplants Cancer Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Norman Garrick, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department · University of Connecticut
Professor with a focus on civil engineering, transportation behaviors, parking, public transit, and bicycle lanes.
Shared Spaces Transit Planning Urban Planning Civil Engineering Urban Street Networks
Krista Jones
Managing Director, Work & Learning · MaRS Discovery District
Bridging the gaps between people, technology and automation.
Product Marketing Technology Commercialization Technology Strategy Development Enterprise Software Future of Work
Donna Thomson
Author, Caregiving Activist · McMaster University
Author and Leader in family caregiving - disability and aging Instructor, McMaster University Vice-Chair, Kids Brain Health Network
Health Care Navigation Family Caregiving Resilience Strategic Advocacy Teaching, Coaching
William Luther, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · Florida Atlantic University
William Luther, Ph.D., is an expert in monetary economics and macroeconomics.
Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Monetary Policy Inflation Economic Growth