Amanda J. Crawford
Assistant Professor · University of Connecticut
Professor Crawford is a veteran political reporter, literary journalist, and expert in journalism ethics and misinformation.
Literary Journalism Media News Literacy Misinformation Journalism Ethics
Shannon Schmoll
Director, Abrams Planetarium · Michigan State University
Shannon Schmoll is an expert on basic astronomy, naked-eye astronomy, eclipses, constellations and the night sky.
Night Sky Eclipses Basic Astronomy Planetariums Science Education
James Druckman
Martin Brewer Anderson Professor of Political Science · University of Rochester
Druckman is an expert in American political behavior and survey methodology.
American Democracy Political Divides American Political Culture Trust in Science Survey Methodology
Lisa F. Clark
Research Associate · University of Saskatchewan
Political Scientist researching food politics and food policy
Food Agriculture & Environment Public Policy Analysis Governance & Regulation Innovation Food Safety and Security
Jacqueline Kennelly
Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology · Carleton University
Professor Kennelly's work encompasses youth cultural studies, critical educational studies, urban sociology, and social movements
Youth Cultures Citizenship Democracy Social Inclusion and Exclusion Globalization and Neoliberalism
Dr Nazanin Zand
Associate Professor of Food and Science Nutrition · University of Greenwich
She researches - and advises industrial partners - on issues of nutrition, food content and food production.
Catering Baby Food Healthy Eating Special Diets Food
Dr Lola Canamero
Reader in Adaptive Systems and Head of the Embodied Emotion Cognition and (inter-) action Lab · University of Hertfordshire
Lola’s work explores the emotions between humans and robots, particularly when robots are used to provide therapy or learning opportunities.
Human-Robot Interaction Artificial Intelligence Robots Robots as Therapy
CJ Blennerhassett
Registered Midwife · Association of Nova Scotia Midwives
Registered Midwife and activist with a focus on informed choice, reproductive rights, & the provision of inclusive care for LGBTQ families.
Pregnancy Pregnancy and Abuse Pregnancy and Postpartum Issues pregnancy and sport Pregnancy Loss
Tony Ulwick
Founder & CEO · Strategyn
Tony is the pioneer of Jobs-to-be-Done Theory and the inventor of Outcome-Driven Innovation® (ODI).
Outcome-Driven Innovation Marketing Strategy Innovation Management Strategy Innovation Consulting
Tomeka Robinson
Senior Associate Dean, Professor of Writing Studies and Rhetoric · Hofstra University
Dr. Robinson is an expert on effective public debate as well as health communication. She directs Hofstra's award-winning forensics team.
Public/Social Advocacy Rhetoric Health Communications Argumentation and Debate Intercultural Communication
Felicia Pratto, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychological Sciences · University of Connecticut
Psychology expert, specializing in race and sex discrimination and intergroup dynamics
Terrorism and counter-terrorism Xenophobia Prejudice, tace- and sex- discrimination in hiring Homophobia Violations of International Humanitarian Law in war-time
Kevin Grubb
Executive Director, Career Center; Associate Vice Provost, Career & Professional Development · Villanova University
Nationally recognized expert on career services, professional development and the impact of new technology on the job search.
Graduate School Internships Job Search Career Development Career Counseling
Timothy J. Shaffer
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Chair of Civil Discourse · University of Delaware
Prof. Shaffer studies the advancement of democratic practices by focusing on the role of civic professionals in institutional settings.
Civic Engagement Public Policy Civil Discourse Communication Deliberative Democracy
Gregory DeFreitas
Professor of Economics, Director of the Center for the Study of Labor and Democracy · Hofstra University
Prof. DeFreitas is an expert on labor studies.
Labor Economics Research Methods Urban Economics Microeconomics African Economic Development
Arnab Banerji
Associate Professor of Theatre History, Literature, and Dramaturgy; Director, University Core Curriculum · Loyola Marymount University
Associate Professor of Theatre Arts
Cultural Dramaturgy Community Organizing Cultural competence consulting New Play Dramaturgy
Rachel Décoste
Motivational Speaker, Immigration Policy and Political Pundit · Independent
Rachel Décoste is a media critic, educator, and public speaker who has been involved in community activism since her youth.
Community Organizing and Engagement Political Activism Political Consulting Immigration Race and Racism
Naomi Roht-Arriaza
Distinguished Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: rohtarri@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4629 / Office 320-200
Transitional/Post-Conflict Justice International Human Rights International Humanitarian Law International Criminal Law Rule of Law
W. David Stahlman
Associate Professor · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Stahlman specializes in animal behavior.
Psychology Animal Behavior Experimental Psychology Comparative Cognition
Ascanio Piomelli
Associate Dean for Experiential Learning and Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: piomelli@uchastings.edu / 415-581-8925 / Office: 100 McAllister Street, Suite 350
Social-Change Lawyering Clinical Legal Education Community Legal Services Wage & Hour Law Community Group Advocacy
Jeffrey Lefstin
Associate Academic Dean and Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: lefstinj@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4682 / Office 355-200
Patent Law Patent Litigation Biotechnology Contract Law Intellectual Property Law