Andrew J. Bobilya
Professor, Program Director of Experiential and Outdoor Education · Western Carolina University
Andrew Bobilya's background includes serving as a field instructor and program manager for various summer outdoor adventure programs.
Outdoor Programming Human-Nature Relationship Wilderness Solitude Autonomous Student Experiences Spirituality
Bruce Compas
Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Psychology and Human Development, Professor of Pediatrics, Co-Director of Clinical Psychology Training, and Director of Psychology at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center · Vanderbilt University
An expert on how stress affects the physical and mental health of children and families, and the power of coping and preventative measures.
Neurocognitive Deficits Depression Stress Coping and Resilience Huntington Disease Childhood Cancer Survivorship
Michael Friedlander
CEO · Owl Strategic Consulting LLC
Experienced witty speaker who highlights the opportunities offered by creating an ethical workplace.
Ethics Scams Negotiating Common Sense Inspirational Leadership
Yushan Yan
Henry Belin Du Pont Chair of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering · University of Delaware
Prof. Yan is an expert in electrochemical engineering for sustainability.
Electrochemical Energy Engineering Energy Conversion and Storage Fuel Cells Electrolyzers Flow Batteries
Jongyeon (Joy) Ee
Associate Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Teaching and Learning
School Segregation Educational Inequality Education for English Language Learners (ELLs) Dual Language Education
Richard Kobe
Professor of Forestry · Michigan State University
Expert on the ecological processes governing the dynamics of tree communities in temperate and tropical forests
Tree Communities in Temperate and Tropical Forests Forestry
Joshua Zide
Professor and Chair, Department of Materials Science and Engineering · University of Delaware
Prof. Zide’s research interests focus on nanoscale engineering of novel semiconductor, composite electronic materials, quantum computing.
Nanoscale Engineering Semiconductors Optoelectronics Epitaxial Growth Nanocomposites, Surfaces
Jeffrey Rummel
Associate Professor in the Practice of Information Systems & Operations Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Manufacturing planning and control Project Management Service operations and strategy
Andrew Ledbetter
Professor & Chair of Communication Studies · Texas Christian University
Andrew Ledbetter investigates how people use communication technology to maintain close ties with friends, family, and romantic partners.
Quantitative Research Methods Psychological Health Friendships Communication Technology Social Media
Dr Maria Chli
Reader, Computer Science · Aston University
Dr Chli's work is in the area of artificial intelligence, particularly in applying machine learning techniques.
Agent-Based Computing Deep Learning Architectures Machine Learning Techniques Probabilistic Modeling Smart Cities
Elaine Dewar
Freelance Journalist · Dewar Productions Inc.
Elaine Dewar aspires to be a happy warrior for the public good.
Journalism Public Speaking Storytelling Marketing Strategy Entrepreneurship
Claire Davies
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Mechanical and Materials Engineering · Queen's University
My primary research goal focuses on increasing independence of people with disabilities
Biomaterials Motion Analysis Assistive Technology Increasing Independence of People with Disabilities Universal Design
Melissa Bemiller, PhD
Assistant Professor · Augusta University
Professor Bemiller's research focuses on violent victimization: homicide, sex crimes, and portrayals of violence in mass media.
Sex Crimes Child Abuse Homicide Violent Victimization Portrayals of Violence in Mass Media
Anjana Susarla
Omura-Saxena Professor in Responsible AI · Michigan State University
Anjana Susarla's research includes the economics of information systems, social media analytics and economics of artificial intelligence.
Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) Digital Transformation Social Media Analytics Machine Learning Causal Inference
Afroditi V. Filippas, Ph.D.
Professor, Graduate Program Director and VIP Director · Electrical and Computer Engineering
Professor Filippas is VCU’s representative to CCAM. Her research focuses on Smart Manufacturing, Data Analytics, and Modeling.
Electromagnetic Device Modeling Data Analytics Higher Order Statistical Analysis Multimodal Data Analytics Experimental Design
Ayelet Baron
Futirist · Simplifying Work
Futurist. Keynote Speaker and Author.
How Collaboration Can Change the World Social Business: Hype or Leadership The Multi Generational Workplace The Future of Work Leading By Example
Alice Ba
Associate Chair and Professor, International Relations and Comparative Politics · University of Delaware
Prof. Ba researches US-China-Southeast Asia relations; institutional cooperation/competition in Asia; and regionalism.
International Relations of East and Southeast Asia ASEAN Southeast Asian Politics Chinese Foreign Policy & Relations International Relations
Lynette Young
Founder · Purple Stripe Productions
Social & Marketing Technology ★ Business Entrepreneur Empowerment
Social Media & Branding Marketing Technologies Smb Technology Trends Women and Entrepreneurship Women in Business
Davide Zori, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of History and Archaeology · Baylor University
Medieval world research focused on the Viking expansion into the North Atlantic and 8th-12th century Italian population movements.
History Archaeology Medieval History Viking Expansion into North America Social Standing in the Viking Age
Joseph F. Coughlin
Director, MIT AgeLab · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
You're not getting older, you're getting better! MIT's AgeLab Director explains how changing demographics will impact business & government
Aging Social Innovation Gerontology New Technology Understanding the Impact of Place On Well-Being