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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.

Gregory Heyworth

Associate Professor of English and Computer Science; Director, Lazarus ProjectUniversity of Rochester

Gregory Heyworth is a textual scientist who works on new ways to read ancient manuscripts and maps using spectral imaging technology.

Orvel Ray Wilson, CSP

Guerrilla Sales and Marketing SpeakerThe Guerrilla Group, inc

Award Winning International Speaker on Guerrilla Sales & Marketing

Katherine Whitaker

Associate Professor of AstronomyUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Kate Whitaker is an observational extragalactic astronomer who studies galaxy formation and evolution at the very edges of the universe.

Ilia Dichev

Goizueta Foundation Chair in Financial Reporting; Professor of AccountingEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Greg Trahan

Assistant Vice President for Economic DevelopmentLouisiana State University

Greg Trahan works to build partnerships by connecting business and industry to LSU’s expert research and faculty.

Eric Simanek

Robert A. Welch Chair of ChemistryTexas Christian University

Dr. Simanek’s interests include whiskey, science education and basic scientific research aimed at the design of new medicines.

F.E. "Jack" Putz

Distinguished ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Frances "Jack" Putz applies science to real-world problems related to ecosystem management and conservation.

Mark Namchuk

Executive Director Therapeutics TranslationHarvard Medical School

Mark Namchuk works with scientists to identify and insights into clinical therapies, advancing scientific discoveries.

Vinay Maheshwari, M.D., MHCDS

Dr. Vinay Maheshwari, physician executive of growth and strategic partnerships, sChristianaCare

Dr. Vinay Maheshwari, is the physician executive of growth and strategic partnerships at ChristianaCare.