Marybeth Shinn

Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair, Department of Human and Organizational Development · Vanderbilt University

Expert in how to prevent and end homelessness

Affordable Housing Social Exclusion Homelessness Poverty

Klaus Ley, MD

Founding Director · Immunology Center of Georgia

Klaus Ley is exploring the role our immune response plays in atherosclerosis and other autoimmune diseases.

T lymphocytes Immunology Vaccines atherosclerosis Integrins

Dr Maria Maynard

Reader in Public Health Nutrition · Leeds Beckett University

Expertise in the health & diets of minority ethnic & migrant communities - exploring nutrition-related inequalities, obesity & diabetes.

Communities Obesity Nutrition Migrant Health Diet and Inequality

James Fienup

Robert E. Hopkins Professor of Optics, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Professor in the Center for Visual Science · University of Rochester

Fienup is a leading expert in the use of phase retrieval algorithms to carefully align mirrors on NASA satellites once they are in orbit.

Optics Webb Telescope Imaging with Sparse and Segmented-Aperture Systems Image Reconstruction Phase Retrieval

Chris Caplinger

Assistant Professor of History · Georgia Southern University

Racial Segregation in the United States U.S. South U.S. Presidency Jimmy Carter

Oleg Komogortsev

Computer Science and Engineering · Michigan State University

Expert in STEM, with research focus in muscle structure of the eye as a basis for identification.

Bioengineering Human Computer Interaction Biometrics Cybersecurity eyetracking

Paige Marta Skiba

Professor of Law and Professor of Economics · Vanderbilt University

Expert in behavioral economics, including causes and consequences of borrowing on high-interest credit.

Empirical Legal Studies Commercial Law High-interest Credit Banking and Finance Law Applied Microeconomics

Anne Oeldorf-Hirsch, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor · University of Connecticut

Dr. Oeldorf-Hirsch's research focuses on information sharing on social media, particularly in the areas of news, science, and well-being.

Science Communication News Engagement Computer-mediated communication Communication Technology Social Media

Anthony Rollett

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Anthony Rollett’s research focuses on microstructural evolution and microstructure-property relationships in 3D.

3D Printing ‎ Materials Science Microstructural Evolution Manufacturing & Materials Microstructure Computational Materials Science

Rupert Croft

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Rupert Croft's research includes the structure of the universe, galaxy formation, and the measurement of cosmological parameters.

Physical Chemistry (incl. Structural) Organic Chemistry Astronomical and Space Sciences Atomic, Molecular, Nuclear, Particle and Plasma Physics Quantum Physics

Serdar Ozturk, Ph.D.

Associate Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Ozturk’s interests include biotechnology, chemical engineering, surface and interfacial chemistry, microfluidics, and material science.

Characterization Biotechnology Microfluidics and Microfabrication Chemical Engineering Biomolecular Engineering

Joshua Sapotichne

Assistant Professor of Political Science · Michigan State University

An expert on public policy, urban politics and the policy relationship between the U.S. government, state governments and local governments

State Politics Local Politics Public Policy Urban Politics Federal Politics

Hannah Burrack

Professor · Michigan State University

Hannah Burrack is an applied ecologist with a focus on integrated pest management (IPM) in specialty crops.

Integrated Pest Management Invasive Species Biology Insect Monitoring Insect Host Choice Insect-Plant Interactions

Virginia Hughes

Professor, Medical & Molecular Sciences · University of Delaware

Prof. Hughes has a background in public policy and biomedical research.

Transfusion Medicine Hematology Hemostasis Public Policy Statistics

Vivian Loftness

University Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Vivian Loftness is an internationally renowned researcher, author and educator with 30+ years in environmental design and sustainability.

Changing Nature of Work Environmental Quality Environmental Design Sustainability Energy

Chris Melde

Associate Professor · Michigan State University

Chris Melde is an expert in youth violence, gangs, school violence, and youth violence prevention and intervention strategies

School Violence Program Evaluation Adolescent Development Youth Violence Gangs

Lowell Mooney

Director, Office of Graduate Programs · Georgia Southern University

Professor Mooney researches the impact of the Internet and mobile technology on business operations.

The impact of the Internet and mobile technology on business operations Management Accountancy Information Systems Accountancy Performance evaluation systems

Robert T. Fahey, Ph.D.

George F. Cloutier Professor in Forestry · University of Connecticut

Robert Fahey is interested in understanding linkages between the composition, structure, and functioning of forest ecosystems.

Forestry Natural Resources Forest Ecology Forest Ecosystems

Greg Waymire

Professor Emeritus of Accounting · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Waymire’s research has examined the effects of disclosure and the emergence of accounting institutions

Corporate Reporting and Disclosure Accounting History

Bonnie Brayton

National Executive Director · DisAbled Women's Network (DAWN) Canada

Ms. Brayton is a strong leader in both the feminist and disability movements

Public Speaking Fundraising Event Planning Civil Rights Education