research Experts

Krista Ruggles, Ph.D.

Interim Dean, School of EducationUtah Valley University

Ruggles is an expert in elementary education, STEM education, and educational technology

Eric Gable

Professor of Sociology and AnthropologyUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Gable is an expert on museum studies, heritage, and the religion and politics of West Africa and of Outer Island Indonesia.

Tim Derdenger

Associate Professor of Marketing and StrategyCarnegie Mellon University

Peter Doran

Professor and John Franks Endowed ChairLouisiana State University

Dr. Doran's research focuses on Antarctic climate and ecosystems.

Daniel Strunk

Associate Professor | Department of PsychologyThe Ohio State University

Psychology expert focusing on depression and cognitive therapy.

Stefan Bernhard

ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Stefan Bernhard is interested in interconverting radiative and electrochemical energy through the use of transition metal complexes.

Kathryn Bender

Assistant Professor of EconomicsUniversity of Delaware

Research focuses on the economic pedagogy as well as the economics of food waste, experimental economics and consumer behavior.

Whitney Battle-Baptiste

Professor of Anthropology / Director of the W.E.B. Du Bois CenterUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Whitney Battle-Baptiste is a historical archaeologist whose research intersects with Black Studies and history.

Michele Baggio, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Michele Baggio is an expert in environmental and resource economics, ecological economics, and health economics.

Mary Lauren Benton, Ph.D.

Assistant ProfessorBaylor University

Research focuses on the application of computer science methods to interpret how DNA sequences alter genome function and disease risk.