Community Experts

Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Education, Department of Teaching and LearningVanderbilt University

Expert on urban education and teacher education, centering on equity and diversity.

Achievement GapUrban EducationTeacher effectiveness in urban schoolsSocial Context of EducationUrban Teacher Education

Associate Cooperative Extension EducatorUniversity of Connecticut

Shuresh Ghimire conducts an extension education and research program in vegetable crop production and practices.

Plastic MulchClimate AdaptationHorticultureAgricultural SciencesBiodegradable Materials

William F. Dietrich Distinguished Professor of PhilosophyFlorida Atlantic University

Susan Schneider studies the nature of the mind, with an interest in emerging technologies and how that will shape the future of humanity.

Philosophy of Cognitive SciencePhilosophy of MindPhilosophy of AIPhilosophy of NeuroscienceApplied Ethics

Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Dr. Lewinski's research topics include nanomaterial toxicity, nanomedicine, and nanoinformatics.

Nanomaterial toxicityNanoinformaticsNanomedicineAdvanced in vitro exposure systemsComparative in vitro – in vivo analyses

Interim PresidentUtah Valley University

Vaught is an expert in medical ethics and academic administration

Academic AdministrationMoral PhilosophyCross-Cultural Healthcare EthicsPediatric Decision-makingBioethics

Associate Vice President and Dean, Graduate StudiesMcMaster University

Dr. Sekuler is a Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour with expertise is in vision, aging, higher education, & diversity issues.

AgingFace and Object RecognitionPerceptual OrganizationPattern VisionMotion Perception

Research Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Michael Volk’s work is focused on a variety of topics related to climate change and resilient design.

Regional Conservation PlanningAdaptive Planning and DesignLandscape ArchitectureAdaptive ConservationCultural Landscapes

Research Professor of Political Science and LawVanderbilt University

Expert in the intersection of conflict mediation, national security, economic development and human rights.

Human RightsNational SecurityPolarizationCybersecurityLaw and Government

Dean, College of ScienceUtah Valley University

Horns is an expert in environmental science and geology

Water QualityGeology and SocietyWater ResourcesGeologic Hazards

Director | Clinical ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Ann Christiano is a leading expert in public interest communications.

Social ChangePublic Interest CommunicationsPublic Relations StrategyPublic Relations WritingPublic Relations

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