united states Experts

John R. Cooley, MBA, Ph.D.

Associate Professor in ResidenceUniversity of Connecticut

John R. Cooley studies speciation and species distributions, using cicada species as model organisms.

Kari Watkins

Associate Professor, Civil EngineeringGeorgia Tech - COE

Kari Watkins' research interests revolve around multi-modal transportation planning and the use of technology in transportation.

Valerie Earnshaw

Professor, Human Development and Family SciencesUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Earnshaw examines associations between stigma and health inequities.

Nora Rubel

Elizabeth Denio Professor, Associate Professor of ReligionUniversity of Rochester

Rubel is an expert in Jewish studies and Jewish food and holidays.

David J. Hardy

Professor of Psychology | Psychological ScienceLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

J. Andrew Hansen

Associate ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Dr. Jackie Eldridge

Co-Founder Hearts and Minds Matter and Teacher EducatorHearts and Minds Matter and Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Expertise in building safe, nurturing inclusive classrooms for all children through trauma-informed teaching and effective pedagogy.

Rattan Lal

Associate Professor, Soil Science | Environment and Natural ResourcesThe Ohio State University

Rattan Lal is a Professor of Soil Physics in the School of Environment and Natural Resources at The Ohio State University .

Micki McElya, Ph.D.

Professor of HistoryUniversity of Connecticut

Professor McElya is an expert in the histories of women, gender, sexuality, and race in the U.S., with a focus on politics and memory.

Johanna Engstrom

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Johanna Engström’s research focuses on hydroclimatology, water resources, drought and renewable energies, with a focus on the southeast U.S.