Technology Experts

Caitlin Elsaesser, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Elsaesser partners with communities to create health promotion efforts that are empowering, with a focus on youth violence prevention.

Martin Gold

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Martin Gold researches the interrelationships among architecture, ecology, culture and resource stewardship at urban and residential scales.

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

Elliott Silverstein

Director, Government Relations, InsuranceCAA Club Group

Elliott manages and executes key elements of CAA’s provincial advocacy role, and overseeing municipal advocacy efforts.

David Weintraub

Professor of Astronomy; Director of Undergraduate Studies; Director of Program in Communication of Science & TechnologyVanderbilt University

Expert in astrophysics who also writes about extraterrestrial life, human space travel and space colonization.

Michael Bumbach

Clinical Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Michael Bumbach's research focus includes the use of advanced technology related to nursing education and patient education/health literacy.

Dave Mawhinney

Teaching ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Dave Mawhinney is a teaching professor of entrepreneurship and the founding executive director of the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship.

LuAnn Bean, Ph.D.

Professor | Nathan M. Bisk College of BusinessFlorida Tech

J.D. Swerzenski

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Swerzenski's research focuses on the effects of digital media production technology on cultural values and understanding,

Sherry Truhlar

PresidentRed Apple Auctions

Benefit auctioneer & mentor to PTA Moms and savvy volunteers planning school auctions & charity auctions that raise MORE money.