COVID 19 Experts

Robert Bird

Eversource Energy Chair in Business EthicsUniversity of Connecticut

Robert Bird is an expert in corporate compliance, employment law, legal strategy, business ethics, and corporate governance.

Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D.

ProfessorFlorida Atlantic University

Sameer Hinduja is recognized internationally for his work on the subjects of cyberbullying, safe social media use, and youth well-being.

Russ Meier, Ph.D., FIEEE

Professor, Program DirectorMilwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Russ Meier is an educational expert focused on how computational thinking impacts student enculturation to the engineering profession.

Jun Du

Professor of EconomicsAston University

Professor Du's main research interest is to understand the driving forces and impediments of productivity enhancement and economic growth.

Jayanta Gupta, M.D., Ph.D.

Expert in epidemiologyFlorida Gulf Coast University

Jayanta Gupta explores the genetic and environmental risk factors behind chronic health conditions, including allergic and kidney diseases.

Candi Cann, Ph.D.

Professor, Baylor Interdisciplinary CoreBaylor University

Leading expert on death, dying & grief, diversity in death & the intersection of death & technology around the world

Beth Virnig

Dean and ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Beth Virnig’s research examines how patient factors and system factors combine to influence health care and health outcomes.

Gio Iacono, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Iacono's research interests include LGBTQIA+ youth mental health, youth resilience, diversity and inclusion in social work education.

Scott Siegel, Ph.D, MHCDS

Director of Cancer Control & Population SciencesChristianaCare

Scott Siegel, Ph.D., MHCDS, is a licensed psychologist and the Director of Cancer Control & Population Sciences at ChristianaCare.

Karen Sedatole

Asa Griggs Candler Professor of AccountingEmory University, Goizueta Business School