university Experts

Krista Jones

Managing Director, Work & LearningMaRS Discovery District

Bridging the gaps between people, technology and automation.

Lisa Loutzenheiser

Associate Professor, Curriculum and PedagogyUniversity of British Columbia

Lisa Loutzenheiser's research is focused on the educational experiences of marginalized youth.

Dr. Raphael (Rafi) Hofstein

President & CEOMaRS Innovation

Turning academic ideas into commercial realities

Rob Moore

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Rob Moore studies digital learning ecologies and how microcredentials and MOOCs transform educational pathways and outcomes.

Kirsten Martin

Dean of the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public PolicyCarnegie Mellon University

Marlene Schwartz, Ph.D.

Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health (Principal Investigator); Professor, Department of Human Development and Family SciencesUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Schwartz specializes in school wellness and nutrition programs, and food insecurity.

Nathan Carpenter

DirectorUniversity of Florida

Nathan Carpenter provides expertise around social media listening data collection and strategy for academic and professional communities.

Xiuchun (Cindy) Tian, Ph.D.

Interim Department Head and ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Tian is an expert in animal biotechnology.

Danith Ly

ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Danith Ly's research is focused on the design and development of molecular tools and reagents to regulate gene expression.

Metin Duran, PhD

Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering | College of EngineeringVillanova University

Metin Duran, PhD, is an expert on using beneficial microorganisms to re-mediate pollutants and remove harmful microorganisms from water.