Shane Acker
Associate Professor and Chair of Animation · Loyola Marymount University
School of Film and Television
Animation Feature Films Short Films Visual Effects Storyboarding
Sambeeta Das
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering · University of Delaware
Prof. Das’s research spans robotics, autonomous systems, physics, organic chemistry and materials engineering.
Biomechanical Engineering Clean Energy & Environment Materials Engineering Biomechanics Fluid Mechanics
Ira Moskowitz
CEO, Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute · Carnegie Mellon University
Ira Moskowitz is a seasoned executive with 30+ years of experience in initiating and sustaining world-class technologies and manufacturing.
Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Manufacturing Supply Chain Management Government Relations Robotics
Ted Bridis
Lecturer · University of Florida
Ted Bridis is a veteran investigative journalist who teaches students all aspects of investigative journalism.
Freedom of Information Political Communication First Amendment Professional Responsibility & Legal Ethics Investigative Journalism
Joseph M. Flynn
Senior Cost Estimator · Global Water Experts
Construction Cost Estimation & Supervision
Construction Cost Estimation and Cash Flow Planning Lifecycle / Operations Maintenance and Monitoring Costs and Reporting Agency Negotiations to Obtain Cost-Effective Design Approvals and Avoid Construction Impacts Pre-Construction Bid Process Contractor Selection and Pre-Mobilization Planning Health & Safety Planning Construction Oversight Quality Control / Quality Assurance
Ai-Ping Hu
Senior Research Engineer, Mechanical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Ai-Ping Hu is an expert in the areas of robots, farming and autonomy.
Farming Autonomy Robotics
Kathy Newman
Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Kathy Newman is a popular and mass culture expert primarily interested in the relationship between media and political formations.
Consumer Behavior Literary and Cultural Studies Film and Visual Media Humanities Analytics History of Technology
Jean Polfus
Postdoctoral Fellow · University of Manitoba
Liber Ero Postdoctoral Fellow working on caribou conservation in the NWT using non-invasive methods, traditional knowledge & sciart.
Ecology Ecology - Animal Movement and Space Use Conservation Biology Conservation Genetics Environmental Science
Amanda Rose
Founder & CEO · Connect the Dots Foundation
What's wrong with rose-coloured glasses anyway? In a networked world, social change through social media can have the most impactful results
Social Media for Non-Profits New Media and Social Change Entrepreneurship Social Change Through Social Media Digital Strategies
Mike Pascoe
President and CEO · Magor Communications Corporation
Experienced Telecommunications Professional
Technology Startups Entrepreneurship Telecommunications Industry Wireless Communications Technology for Business Communications
Keith N Hampton
Professor · Michigan State University
Keith Hampton enjoys sharing and exploring new research across disciplines, & introducing students to the study of social network analysis.
Social Capital Communication Sociology Social Networks Urban Studies
Deborah Cullinan
Chief Executive Officer · YBCA
Deborah is a leading advocate on the pivotal role artists & cultural organizations play in shaping our social & political landscape.
Nonprofit Management Civic Engagement COVID Recovery Unemployment Philanthropy
Professor Marina Novelli
Professor of Tourism and International Development · University of Brighton
She is committed to generating new knowledge on ways in which tourism can play a key role in sustainable development.
Travel Policy Tourism in Africa International Tourism Sustainable Tourism International Development
Anson W. K. Ma, Ph.D.
Associate Professor; Site Director, NSF SHAP3D Center for 3D Printing · University of Connecticut
Dr. Ma's research specializes in 3D Printing, Nanotechnology, and Rheology
Blood Flow Additive Manufacturing 3d Printing Nanotechnology Rheology
Norman Garrick, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department · University of Connecticut
Professor with a focus on civil engineering, transportation behaviors, parking, public transit, and bicycle lanes.
Shared Spaces Transit Planning Urban Planning Civil Engineering Urban Street Networks
Nancy D. Campbell
Professor and Graduate Program Director, Science and Technology Studies (STS) · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Focuses on the history of science, technology, and medicine as it relates to drug policy and the social significance of drugs
Opioid Crisis Harm Reduction Opioid Overdose History of Science & Medicine Gender & Addiction
Alyssa Hadley Dunn, Ph.D.
Director of Teacher Education, Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction · University of Connecticut
Dr. Dunn focuses her teaching, research, and service on urban education for social and racial justice.
Teacher Education Sociocultural and Political Contexts of Education Teacher Preparation Racial and Social Justice Educational Equity
Darcey Howard
Founder · Personal Branding Through Appearance
Inspiring and engaging speaker that creates a linear approach to creative concepts.
Personal Branding Through Appearance Executive Positioning for Women Solo-Preneur Success Personal Branding Branding
Helene Segura
Time Management Fixer | Author | Speaker · LivingOrder San Antonio
Are you ready to regain control of your day? Do you want to work smarter, not longer? Discover how to tell your time what to do!
Productivity Organizing and Project Management Skills
Michael C. Slattery
Professor, Department Chair and Director of the Institute for Environmental Studies · Texas Christian University
Mike has worked in diverse landscapes ranging from the Namib Desert in southern Africa to the cloud forests of Costa Rica.
Mercury Contamination from Coal-fired Power Plants Wind Research Rhino Conservation Human Impact to Coastal Plains, Rivers and Sediment Pathways