Brian LaPointe, Ph.D.

Research Professor at FAU’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute · Florida Atlantic University

Brian Lapointe’s research interests include algal physiology and biochemistry, marine bioinvasions and marine conservation.

Marine Bioinvasions Coral Reef Ecology Algal Physiology Biochemistry Seagrass Ecology

Amanda Cote

Associate Professor and Director of the Serious Games Certificate · Michigan State University

Amanda Cote researches the industry and culture of games, with an emphasis on areas such as gender, identity, and representation.

Media Studies Collegiate E-sports Game Development

Matthew Johnson-Roberson

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Matthew Johnson-Roberson's research goal is to develop robotic systems capable of operating in complex dynamic environments.

Folding Space Structures Robotic Vision 3D Reconstruction Artifical Intelligence Robotics/Autonomous Vehicles

Sofie Sandell

Speaker, author and writer · www.SofieSandell.com

Social media, digital media & creativity in business speaker

Creativity Digital Leadership Social Media

Tabassum Salam, M.D., MBA, FACP

Chief Learning Officer · ChristianaCare

Dr. Salam is an internal medicine physician and chief learning officer for ChristianaCare.

Leadership Development Healthcare Management Medical Education Internal Medicine

Ron Dizy

Managing Director, Advanced Energy Centre · MaRS Cleantech

Leading the Advanced Energy Centre in its mission to deliver higher levels of energy innovation in Ontario

Energy Innovation Energy Technology Evolution of Modern Power Systems

Lars Sudmann

Speaker and Director · Sudmann & Company

The Expert for Leadership and Communication for Global Organizations

Leadership Virtual Organizations Communication Virtual Teams Public Speaking

Anna N. Taylor

Author, Motivational Speaker, Freelance Writer · Entrepreneur

Motivational & Public Speaker | Strategic Communicator

Improve Your Business Practices & Enhance Your Customer Service Enhance Your Confidence

David Bader

Distinguished Professor, Data Science · New Jersey Institute of Technology

Interests lie at the intersection of data science & high-performance computing, with applications in cybersecurity

Graph Analytics Massive-Scale Analytics High-Performance Computing Data Science Applications in Cybersecurity

Avtar Nordine Zouareg

President/Owner · Avtar Wellness

Health and Fitness Expert ♦Former World Champion/ Mr. Universe ♦ Keynote Speaker ♦ Author

Motivational Speaking Wellness Stress Management Optimum Performance Weight Loss

Srinivas Rao

Social Media Producer (freelance) · BlogcastFM

Blogger, Author, Social Media Speaker, Content Strategist and Audience Development Specialist

Audience Development Digital Storytelling Podcasting Blogging Content Strategy

Dave Kerpen

CEO · Likeable Media

Who Loves Ya, Baby? Step up from the crowd in the rough and tumble world of social media marketing with the likeability factor!

Becoming More Likeable With Social Media Social Media Marketing Buzz & Viral Marketing Strategies Word of Mouth Marketing Customer Engagement & Retention

Rick Relyea

Director, Darrin Fresh Water Institute; Director, Jefferson Project; & David M. Darrin ’40 Senior Endowed Chair · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Researches community ecology, ecotoxicology, phenotypic plasticity, forest inputs to wetlands, disease ecology, and invasive species

Aquatic Ecosystems‎ Animal Disease Ecology Animal Behavior Evolution Ecology

Hugh Gyton

Certified Speaking Professional · Future Thread

Certified Speaking Professional, sales trainer, coach and behavioural change agent, Hugh Gyton passionately promotes his ethos that "people

High Stake Conversations The Art of Conversation Conversations That Matter Sales Relationships

Jeffrey McCune, Jr.

Frederick Douglass Professor · University of Rochester

McCune is founding chair of the Department of Black Studies, and an expert on matters of race, gender, and equality.

Race Black Studies Queer Theory Contemporary African-American Literature & Drama Popular Culture and Media Communication

Bethany A. Hoppe

Founder & CEO · Bethany Productions

Disability Rights Speaker, Author, Educator

Public Speaking Workshop Presenter Feminism Disability Rights Preventive Health

Amy Gravino

Relationship Coach · Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services

Professional Speaker, Autism Sexuality Advocate, Author, and President, A.S.C.O.T Consulting

sex education Public Speaking Autism Autism Spectrum Disorders Sexuality

Laura Madokoro

Assistant Professor, History and Classical Studies · McGill University

Laura's research focuses on the history of race, refugees and religious and secular humanitarianism.

Refugee and Human Rights Issues Immigration Canadian History Archives Heritage

Suhas A. Sridharan

Associate Professor of Accounting · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Sridharan studies the role of information in assessing and mitigating firm risks arising from an increasingly polarized political system.

Risk Uncertainty Political Economy Financial Statement Analysis Information and Price Discovery in Financial Markets

Stacy Noel, MSN, FNP-BC, NC-BC, HTCP/I

Nursing Integrative Care Nurse Manager · ChristianaCare

Stacy Noel is the nursing integrative care nurse manager at ChristianaCare.

Holistic Nursing Integrative Care Healing Touch Certified Practitioner Healing Touch Certified Instructor Reiki Master