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Pamela R. Grothe

Associate Professor of GeologyUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Grothe's research focuses on climate change, specializing in past climates.

OceanographyGlobal WarmingClimate Change Science Atmospheric ScienceGeology
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Bridge Zhao

Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringLoyola Marymount University

Develops human-centered AI for safer, more sustainable mobility—from human behavior to intelligent vehicles and transportation networks.

Digital Twins for TransportationTrustworthy and Explainable AIIntelligent transportation systemsAdvanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)Connected and Automated Vehicles
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Michael Mendez

Assistant Professor of Urban Planning and Public PolicyUC Irvine

Michael Mendez has experience in the public and private sectors, where he consulted and actively engaged in the policymaking process.

Global climate change policyEnvironmental PlanningPublic PolicyLegislative RelationsClimate Change
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Oliver Yao

Dean of Lerner College, Professor of MISUniversity of Delaware

A recognized scholar in information systems and operations management

Bullwhip EffectElectronic and Mobile CommerceSupply Chain ManagementInformation SystemsIT-enabled Supply Chains
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Jessica Ferne

Director, Global Health ImpactCanWaCH (Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's Health)

Leader in disaster response, international development, youth & women-led programming, and sexual health & rights

Monitoring and EvaluationAdolescent HealthNon-Profit LeadershipProgram ManagementPublic Health
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Timothy Shanahan, Ph.D.

Distinguished Professor of PhilosophyLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

History & Philosophy of SciencePhilosophy & Film
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Regina Rahimi

ProfessorGeorgia Southern University

Regina Rahimi research is focused on issues of gender and sexuality in education and middle and high school drop outs.

Race and Class in EducationMiddle and High School Drop OutsIssues of Gender in EducationIssues of Sexuality in EducationAdolescent Literacy
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Don Duke, Ph.D., P.E.

Expert in water resources and pollution controlFlorida Gulf Coast University

Don Duke applies science and engineering analysis to policy and management decisions.

Municipal stormwater pollution reductionIndustrial stormwater pollution reductionFlood mitigation policyWater Resources PolicyWater quality assessment
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Joseph Coughlin, PhD

Director, AgeLabMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Coughlin's work explores how global demographics, technology and changing behaviors are transforming business & society.

Market ResearchGlobal DemographicsTechnology and AgingStrategic Planning
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Nora Egan Demers, Ph.D.

Expert in health and pollutionFlorida Gulf Coast University

Nora Demers researches the effects of stressors on biological systems.

Human HealthEffects of Stressors on Biological SystemsCommunity EngagementImmunologyEnvironmental Pollutants