learning Experts

Patrick Flavin, Ph.D.

Bob Bullock Professor of Political Science, Interim Chair of Political ScienceBaylor University

Expert on Texas & U.S. politics, campaigns & elections, public opinion, and public policy.

Annie T. Ginty, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Psychology & NeuroscienceBaylor University

Expert on peripheral nervous system & cardiovascular responses to stress & their relationship with unhealthy behaviors & future disease

James A. Roberts, Ph.D.

The Ben H. Williams Professor of MarketingBaylor University

Nationally recognized expert on the impact of consumer attitudes on well-being, including the effect of smartphone & social media use.

Stephen Sloan, Ph.D.

Director of Institute for Oral History, Professor of HistoryBaylor University

Oral historian specializing in U.S. history post 1941, environmental history, public history & the American West.

Allison Alford, Ph.D.

Clinical Associate Professor of Business CommunicationBaylor University

Interpersonal & business communications expert who studies the roles of daughters & mothers in the family structure

L.G. Thomas

Professor of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Grace Pownall

Professor Emerita of AccountingEmory University, Goizueta Business School

James Faught

Professor Emeritus of SociologyLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Rick Edinger

Area Chair of Acting & Music Theatre Associate Professor of Music Theatre Co-Artistic Director, Center for New WorkCarnegie Mellon University

Rick Edinger (he/they) is a proud queer AAPI educator, music director, vocal coach, pianist, and actor based in New York & Pittsburgh.

Dick Block

Associate Head of School Teaching Professor of DesignCarnegie Mellon University

Scenic Design Expert