conducting Experts

Karl Peace

Professor, Georgia Cancer Coalition Distinguished Cancer Scholar, Jiann-Ping College of Public HealthGeorgia Southern University

Karl Peace researches biostatistics, clinical trials and drug research and development.

Kyle Davis

Assistant Professor, Geography and Spacial SciencesUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Davis' work focuses on food systems, water sustainability, and global environmental change.

Tania Fleischer

Senior Lecturer of Instrumentation and Senior Recital/Project, Applied Instructor of Piano, & Director of Mixed Chamber EnsemblesLoyola Marymount University

Senior Lecturer of Instrumentation and Senior Recital/Project, Applied Instructor of Piano, & Director of Mixed Chamber Ensembles

Eric Layland

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Layland bridges LGBTQ+ developmental research to community impact.

Bree Akesson

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social WorkWilfrid Laurier University

Assistant Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University who conducts research with children and families affected by war and global social work

Baratunde A. Cola

Associate Professor, Mechanical EngineeringGeorgia Tech - COE

Dr. Cola brings science to energy and thermal management solutions.

Thomas Missimer, Ph.D., P.G.

Professor EmeritusFlorida Gulf Coast University

Thomas Missimer conducts research into groundwater, sedimentary geology, water resources management, and geochemistry.

Isaac Brinberg, DMA

Director of Wind EnsembleAugusta University

Dr. Brinberg is an active wind band conductor, tuba player, clinician, and expert in wind band literature and pedagogy.

Michael Prietula

Professor Emeritus in Information Systems & Operations ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Noam Lupu

Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political ScienceVanderbilt University

Expert in political behavior, partisanship and political parties, class and inequality, representation, and legacies of violence.