Robert M. DeConto

Provost Professor of and Earth, Geographic and Climate Sciences and Director of the School of Earth and Sustainability · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Rob DeConto is one of the world's leading experts on modeling polar ice sheets, sea level rise and ocean response to climate change.

Ice Sheets and Sea Level Antarctica Glaciology Climatology Earth System Modeling

James Williams, PhD

Professor of Rhetoric and Linguistics · Soka University

Professor Williams examines education using Baudrillard's perspective on consumerism and simulacra

Clasical Rhetoric Psycholinguistics Assessment Neoliberalism Higher Education

Tatishe M. Nteta

Provost Professor of Political Science / Director of UMass Poll · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Tatishe Nteta's research lies at the intersection of the politics of race and ethnicity, public opinion, and political behavior.

Political Polls American Politics Politics and Political Analysis Race Culture and Ethnicity Polling

Elisabeth Barton

Professor | Associate Dean · University of Florida

Elisabeth Barton is a molecular physiologist with a primary interest in skeletal muscle repair.

Space Viral Gene Therapy Optimization of IGF-I for Muscle Therapeutics Mechanical Signal Transduction Skeletal Muscle Repair

Joe Santana

CEO and Founder · JosephSantana Consulting

Diversity and Inclusion Executive Consultant , Strategist, Author and Speaker

The Keys to Having Employee Networks That Drive Measurable Value How Can You Objectively Measure the Progress of Your Diversity and Inclusion Work? Diversity Best Practices Leverage Employee Networks to Build Talent Pool

Suzanne Sumner

Professor · University of Mary Washington

Suzanne Sumner is a Professor of mathematics at University of Mary Washington.

Mathematics Dynamical Systems Teaching Innovation Interdisciplinary Education

Jim Stikeleather

Chief Innovation Officer · Dell

Rev up the engines of your event and glimpse the future with Dell's Chief Innovation Officer, who explains & evaluates emerging technologies

Software Development Environments and Methods Software as A Service Product Management Process Engineering Cloud Computing

Tom Mitchell

Founders University Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Tom Mitchell is a longtime researcher in AI, including new systems that can improve healthcare, education, climate and more.

Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Computational Neuroscience

James Milward

Founder / Executive Producer · Secret Location

It's no secret that this Gemini Award winning digital media practitioner continues to earn high praise for the work produced by his agency

Digital Media Digital Entertainment Production Transmedia Storytelling Online & Mobile Website Production Creative Development

Sue McGill

Executive Director & Co-founder · JOLT Accelerator at MaRS Discovery District

The Kickstarter! Moving from idea through to planning and then on to successful implementation, Jolt's Executive Director makes it happen

Digital Media Mobile Technology Emerging Technologies Entrepreneurship

Lee Fairbanks

Author · Pension Ponzi

Engaging, knowledgeable speaker on: government debt and pension reform; Creative writing; marketing & promotion; event management; diet

Public Sector Unions/Pensions Writing Non-Fiction Event Marketing Healthy Weight Loss Anti Smoking

Huaxia Rui

Professor, Xerox Chair of Computer and Information Systems · University of Rochester

Huaxia Rui conducts research on topics related to social media, health IT, and optimal contract design.

Data Science Social Media Analytics Health IT Optimal Contract Design Healthcare Economics

Guy Martin

Managing Principal Architect & Open Source Consultant · Red Hat

Experienced speaker bringing a mix of Open Source, Community, Government 2.0 & Social Media to the table.

Open Source Software Strategy Government 2.0/Community Management Social Media

Anoushka Concepcion

Aquaculture Associate Extension Educator · University of Connecticut

Anoushka P. Concepcion is an Assistant Extension Educator focusing on marine aquaculture with the Connecticut Sea Grant Program.

Sugar Kelp Shellfish Veterinary Sciences Fisheries Marine Aquaculture

John MacKenzie

Partner · Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

An enthusiastic and engaging speaker, applying established principles to the new world of social media

Justice Online Dispute Resolution Social Media Legal Issues

Aaron Young

Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE

Aaron Young is an expert in powered orthotic and prosthetic control systems for persons with stroke, neurological injury or amputation.

Robotic Mobility Enhancement Myoelectric Control Biological Signal Processing Machine Learning Assistive Devices

Aaron Rappaport

Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: rappapor@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4697 / Office 370-200

Criminal Law Sentencing Law Jurisprudence Moral Theory Telecommunications Law

Suzanne Tulien, Brand Consultant, Speaker,Author

Principal &Founder · The Brand Ascension Group

Brand Elevation Enthusiast! I align business + personal brands to walk their talk, from the inside out.

Internal Brand Development Employee Engagement & Development Brand Alignment Brand Advocacy Brand Positioning

Dorit Rubinstein Reiss

Professor of Law, James Edgar Hervey '50 Chair of Litigation · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: reissd@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4844 / Office 324-200

Public Law Public Administration Accountability Law and Politics Tort Law

Sheku Kamara

Dean of Applied Research · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Sheku Kamara's is an expert in additive manufacturing (3D printing) systems, materials and processes; and design for additive manufacturing.

Technical Advisory Product Design Manufacturing Rapid Prototyping Product Development