stem Experts

Nicholas Mason

Assistant Professor and Curator of BirdsLouisiana State University

Dr. Mason's research centers on avian biodiversity.

Don Zhang

Associate ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Zhang studies risk and decision making.

Anne Oeldorf-Hirsch, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

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

Kabindra Shakya, PhD

Associate Professor of Environmental ScienceVillanova University

Kabindra Shakya, PhD, conducts research on air pollution, heavy metal pollution in urban soils and environmental justice issues.

Vu Nguyen

Co-director of Carnegie Mellon Robotics AcademyCarnegie Mellon University

Patrick Jung, Ph.D.

ProfessorMilwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Patrick Jung's areas of focus include American history, German art history, and anthropology.

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.

Puspa Adhikari, Ph.D.

Expert in marine and environmental chemistryFlorida Gulf Coast University

Puspa Adhikari uses the ocean floor and water column to investigate the impact of Florida's red tide, organic pollutants and nutrients.

Ronald J. Gerrits, Ph.D.

Professor, Program DirectorMilwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Ron Gerrits focuses his professional efforts on science education.

Curtis Taylor

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Curtis Taylor studies solid mechanics, advanced manufacturing and STEM education innovation.