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Nora Egan Demers, Ph.D.

Expert in health and pollutionFlorida Gulf Coast University

Nora Demers researches the effects of stressors on biological systems.

Human HealthEffects of Stressors on Biological SystemsCommunity EngagementImmunologyEnvironmental Pollutants
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Tiffany Muller Myrdahl

Urbanist and Feminist GeographerSimon Fraser University

Specializes in equity and inclusion. Uses policy analysis and collaborative research with women and LGBTQ people to examine urban change.

Geographies of social difference (with an emphasis on gender and sexuality) Municipal Social Inclusion PolicyQualitative and Mixed Method ResearchOral history methods for research and policymaking
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Tim Russell

Research Scientist / EngineerMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Tim Russell develops interactive applications to support supply chain decision-making and leads humanitarian supply chain research.

Humanitarian Logistics and Supply ChainNetwork DesignSupply Chain ResilienceDisaster ManagementVisualization and Analytics
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Don Duke, Ph.D., P.E.

Expert in water resources and pollution controlFlorida Gulf Coast University

Don Duke applies science and engineering analysis to policy and management decisions.

Municipal stormwater pollution reductionIndustrial stormwater pollution reductionFlood mitigation policyWater Resources PolicyWater quality assessment
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Phil Poekert

Professor | DirectorUniversity of Florida

Phil Poekert leads the Lastinger Center for Learning to educational innovations through partnerships, research and development.

Educational InnovationsTeacher EducationProfessional Learning and DevelopmentTeacher LeadershipUniversity Partnerships
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Kathryn Libal, Ph.D.

Professor, Social Work & Human RightsUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Libal researches human rights norms and practices, including the ability to secure adequate food and housing.

U.S. Resettlement of RefugeesAsylum SeekersWomen's RightsChildren's RightsMigrant Children
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Chris MM Gordon

DirectorCEO, Irish Social Enterprise Network · Teaching Fellow, Trinity Business School · Chair, Transparency International Ireland - Chair, EnergyCloud Foundation

Ireland's leading voice on social enterprise, social procurement and purpose-led governance

Work Integration Social EnterpriseAnti-corruption and TransparencySocial Impact and Social ValueSocially Responsible Public ProcurementSocial Entrepreneurship Education
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Timothy J. Shaffer

Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Chair of Civil DiscourseUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Shaffer studies the advancement of democratic practices by focusing on the role of civic professionals in institutional settings.

Civic EngagementPublic PolicyCivil DiscourseCommunicationDeliberative Democracy
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Charis Kubrin

Professor UC Irvine

Charis E. Kubrin is Professor of Criminology, Law and Society and (by courtesy) Sociology.

Race, Ethnicity, and CrimeCrime TrendsCrimeImmigration and CrimeRap Music and Media
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Jason Carter, Ph.D.

Dean of the Robbins College of Health and Human SciencesBaylor University

Active researcher focusing on neural control of the cardiovascular system in humans and the role of sleep in cardiovascular disease.

Cardiovascular DiseaseSleepAerobic and Anaerobic Balance in Elite AthletesSleep and Autonomic Activity in HumansNeurovascular Responses to Mental Stress