settlement Experts

Adam Frank

Professor of astrophysics, science commentator, and popular authorUniversity of Rochester

Adam Frank is a self-described “evangelist of science,” who writes about intelligent life forms, space exploration, climate change and more.

Edda L. Fields-Black

Professor of History and Director of The Humanities CenterCarnegie Mellon University

Dr. Fields-Black is a specialist in the trans-national of West African farmers and enslaved laborers on rice plantations.

Randall Stone

Professor of Political Science and Director of the Skalny Center for Polish & Central European StudiesUniversity of Rochester

Stone is known for his studies on international political economy, international relations, and Russian and European politics.

Grace Pownall

Professor Emerita of AccountingEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Benjamin Steere

Associate ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Ben Steere's primary areas of interest for research and teaching include Southeastern archaeology and Cherokee archaeology.

Ana Santos Rutschman, SJD, LLM

Professor of Law; Faculty Director, Health Innovation LabVillanova University

Professor Rutschman, SJD, LLM, researches topics in health law, biotech, innovation policy, patent law and law and technology.

Joel Paul

Albert Abramson '54 Professor of LawUC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: paulj@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4638 / Office 312-200

Peter Ormerod, JD

Associate Professor of LawVillanova University

Peter Ormerod researches how the law governs digital information, including information privacy law, competition law, and torts.

Paul C. Rosier, PhD

Professor of History | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Paul C. Rosier, PhD, is an expert in American history, environmental history and sustainability studies.

Jennifer Tupper

Dean, Faculty of Education University of Regina

Associate Professor and Dean of Education at the University of Regina specializing in anti-oppressive teaching and learning.