Mark A. Boyer, Ph.D.
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Emeritus · University of Connecticut
Mark A. Boyer studies environmental policy and global-local linkages. His research focuses on climate adaptation from global to local.
Simulation and Experimental Methods Climate Change Global-Local Linkages Globalization Environmental Policy
Dr Joseph Yannielli
Lecturer, History · Aston University
Dr Yannielli’s main fields of interest are slavery and abolition, with a special focus on America during the nineteenth century.
Social Movements Slavery in the United States Slavery Abolition Slavery in West Africa
Jeremy Pressman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Political Science, Director of Middle East Studies · University of Connecticut
Dr. Pressman specializes in the Arab-Israeli peace process, US foreign policy, and the scope of political protests in the United States.
Political Protests Middle East Peace Process Arab-Israeli Conflict
Leonard Fleck
Professor of Philosophy · Michigan State University
Leonard Fleck is an expert in health care justice, health care rationing, as well as ethical issues related to genetic technologies.
Health care policy including changes being made by the Trump administration
Biplab Datta, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Health Management, Economics, and Policy · Augusta University
Dr. Datta’s research explores the niche areas in the junction of public health and economics.
Global Health Health Economics Non-Communicable Diseases Healthcare Financing Socioeconomic Determinants of Health
Dr Domenico Vicinanza
Senior Lecturer in Electronics · Anglia Ruskin University
He combines expertise in music and science - and is one of the pioneers of ‘data sonification’ for scientific and artistic purposes.
Mathematical Music Theory South Synthesis Public Engagement in Science Music and Science Data Sonification
Costa Samaras
Trustee Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering · Carnegie Mellon University
Costa Samaras's research focuses on the pathways to clean, climate-safe, equitable, and secure energy and infrastructure systems.
Transportation Systems Autonomous Driving Climate and Energy Decision Making Engineering and Public Policy Environmental Engineering
Alexis Dudden, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of History · University of Connecticut
Professor of History specializing in modern Japan and Korea, and international history.
History/Memory Modern Korea Modern Japan Territorial Disputes Japan-Korea Relations
Robert Rabil, Ph.D.
Professor · Florida Atlantic University
Robert Rabil is an expert in political Islam, terrorism, U.S. foreign policy, and U.S.-Arab relations.
U.S. Foreign Policy Reform in the Arab world U.S.-Arab Relations Terrorism Political Islam
Karen Clay
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Karen Clay’s research examines the growth of the U.S. economy, including energy issues, air pollution, and the impact of climate change.
Energy Economics Public Policy Business and Economics Energy Environmental Economics
Linda Copel, PhD
Professor | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University
Dr. Copel, PhD, RN, CNS, BC, CNE, NCC, FAPA has extensive experience providing counseling in situations of familial and domestic violence.
Loneliness Bereavement Partner Abuse Mental Health Family Dynamics
Glenn Morris
Professor · University of Florida
Dr. Glenn Morris’ initiatives include work with Covid-19 epidemiology, zika, and cholera.
Diarrheal Disease Zika Foodborne Illness Incidence Cholera Food Safety
Mark Caleb Smith, Ph.D.
Professor of Political Science · Cedarville University
Dr. Smith is an expert in American politics, campaigns & elections, and constitutional law.
Constitutional Law Presidential Politics Presidential Campaigns
Kent Messer
Professor, Applied Economics · University of Delaware
Prof. Messer specializes in topics in the nexus of agriculture and the environment and the economics of stigma.
Agri-Environmental Policy Food Labeling Stigma Water Recycling Behavioral Economics
Kevin Sweeney
Leadership and Inspiration Motivational Professional Speaker · Kevin Sweeney Speakers
Decorated combat pilot, Fortune 50 Exec, All-conference collegiate athlete. Expert in Leadership, Teamwork, & Excelling under pressure.
Leadership in Challenging Times Performance Under Pressure Customer Service Motivation and Inspiration Focus On Execution
Ali Ataya
M.D. | Associate Professor · University of Florida
Dr. Ali Ataya is a critical care physician specializing in treating patients with pulmonary hypertension and rare lung diseases.
ICU Ventilator Weaning Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis Rare Lung Diseases Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
Steven Gold
Professor · Michigan State University
An expert on immigrants and migration.
Ethnic Entrepreneurs Ethnic Economies Immigration International Migration
Nilanjana Buju Dasgupta
Provost Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences and Director of the Institute of Diversity Sciences · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Nilanjana "Buju" Dasgupta studies how implicit or unconscious bias influences people’s first impressions and behavior toward others.
Women in STEM Implicit Bias STEM Education Social Identity Stereotypes
James Thatcher
Import Export Manager · Totes-Isotoner
Experience in Logistics, Trade, and Navigating through US Customs to help you succeed in business!
Customs Regulations International Logistics Import / Export
Gerald Kauffman
Project Director, Water Resources Center, Institute for Public Administration; Assistant Professor, Biden School of Public Policy and Administration · University of Delaware
Prof. Kauffman focuses on drinking water: water supply, water quality, policy, handling droughts and floods.
Public Policy Water Policy Water Supply Water Quality Watershed Planning