Science Experts

Katie Peek

Coastal Research ScientistWestern Carolina University

Katie Peek researches coastal vulnerability, climate change impacts, and natural hazard resilience using GIS.

Emily Bianchi

Associate Professor of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Gregory Charles Jones

Lecturer of Theatre ArtsLoyola Marymount University

Acting Technique, Improvisation, Shakespeare, Dialects/Accents

Christopher A. Cooper

Madison Distinguished Professor of Political Science & Public Affairs and Director of the Haire Institute for Public PolicyWestern Carolina University

Christopher A. Cooper's research is on N.C. politics, southern politics, political behavior and behavioral public administration.

Ronald Schurin, Ph.D.

Professor EmeritusUniversity of Connecticut

Expert in the politics of presidential campaigns

Lyn Millner, M.F.A.

Expert in news literacy, journalism, writing and cultsFlorida Gulf Coast University

Lyn Millner is an author whose specialties include Florida history and narrative journalism.

Thang Dinh, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorVCU College of Engineering

Computer scientist focusing on security and optimization challenges in complex systems including social networks.

Edward Shihadeh

ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Shihadeh is an American sociologist and criminologist.

Jase Bernhardt

Associate Professor of Geology, Environment, and SustainabilityHofstra University

Dr. Bernhardt's current research is focused on using VR technology to teach about dangerous weather conditions.

Michael Nowatkowski, PhD

Professor; Director, AU Cyber InstituteAugusta University

A leading cybersecurity expert available to discuss online security, ransomware, and device security topics.