teaching Experts

Ken Catania

Stevenson Professor of Biological SciencesVanderbilt University

Expert on sensory systems' impact on animal behavior, particularly naked mole rats, star-nosed moles, cockroaches and eels.

Kelly Ylitalo, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Public HealthBaylor University

Epidemiologist with expertise in physical functioning, obesity & the impact of physical activity on healthy aging

Dana E. Veron

Professor, Geography and Spacial Sciences; Co-Director, Gerard J. Mangone Climate Change Science and Policy HubUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Veron's research interests include climate change impacts, polar and coastal climate and climate change education.

Mark A. McHugh, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus, Chemical and Life Science EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Professor McHugh researches high-pressure fluid properties and phase equilibria

Mira Ghaly, DMD

Department Chair & Associate ProfessorAugusta University

Edward Guinan, PhD

Professor of Astrophysics and Planetary Sciences | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Edward Guinan, PhD, an expert in astronomy and space science research explores the sun, stars, planets, extraterrestrial life potential.

Joe Brown

Assistant Professor, Environmental EngineeringGeorgia Tech - COE

Joe Brown’s research interests include water infrastructure sustainability and detection methods for pathogens in the environment.

Douglas Scharre

Professor of Clinical Neurology and Psychiatry | College of MedicineThe Ohio State University

Dr. Scharre specializes in cognitive disorders and dementias, including Alzheimer's disease

Channa R. De Silva

Associate ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Channa De Silva teaches chemistry and carries out research in the areas of nanotechnology, biotechnology, and computational chemistry.

Ruth McClelland-Nugent, PhD

Chair History, Anthropology & PhilosophyAugusta University

Dr. Ruth McClelland-Nugent focuses on gender and politics in popular culture. Fields in US, Canadian, and British history.