debate Experts

Boleslaw Szymanski

Claire and Roland Schmitt Distinguished Professor of Computer Science; Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy; Director, Network Science and Technology CenterRensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Specializes in network science with a current focus on social and computer networks

Greg Tolley, Ph.D.

Expert in marine ecologyFlorida Gulf Coast University

Greg Tolley studies estuaries, including the ecology of oyster reefs and the impact of freshwater inflow on estuarine ecosystems.

Granger Morgan

University ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Granger Morgan's research addresses problems in science, technology and public policy.

Thomas Ksiazek, PhD

Professor and Department Chair, Communication | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Thomas Ksiazek, PhD, researches the media industry's constant evolution to satisfy the needs of its audience.

David McCord

ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Lindsay Tedds

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Victoria

Associate Professor of economics with expertise in the design and implementation of tax policy.

Janet Austin

Chief Executive OfficerYWCA Metro Vancouver

Janet Austin is responsible for one of BC’s largest and most diversified non-profits

Joseph Jensen, Ph.D

ProfessorUtah Valley University

Jensen is an expert in infrared observational astronomy

Robert Lindeman

Sleep ConsultantRobert Lindeman Sleep Consultant

Robert Lindeman is a Lay Leader at his Synagogue, Congregation Kehillath Israel.

Dana Beldiman

Professor in Residence/Visiting ProfessorUC Hastings College of the Law

Email: beldiman@uchastings.edu