university Experts

Heidi Jo Newberg

Professor, Physics, Applied Physics, and AstronomyRensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Studies the formation and structure of the Milky Way and other galaxies

Alicia Walf

Senior Lecturer, Cognitive ScienceRensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Neuroscientist with extensive research into body, brain, and mind relationships related to brain health, social cognition and emotions.

Boleslaw Szymanski

Claire and Roland Schmitt Distinguished Professor of Computer Science; Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy; Director, Network Science and Technology CenterRensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Specializes in network science with a current focus on social and computer networks

Jon Arnold

PrincipalJ Arnold & Associates

Helping businesses understand the strategic value of communications technology as they adapt to the digital transformation of work

Ryan Pisarik, CPA, CFE, CAMS, CFF

Senior Managing DirectorJ.S. Held LLC

Global Financial Investigations Expert | Regulatory-Appointed Corporate Monitor | Appointed Independent Compliance Expert Witness

Nicholas J. Petrelli, M.D.

Director, Cawley Center for Translational Cancer Research, Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research InstituteChristianaCare

Nicholas J. Petrelli is a nationally recognized expert on cancer.

Dong Chen, Ph.D.

Professor of International Business, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Christina M. Heckman, PhD

Professor of English, Department of English and World LanguagesAugusta University

Professor Heckman focuses on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, history of English language and Anglo-Saxon and middle English literature.

Lea Deesing

Assistant City Manager, former CIOCity of Riverside

Motivate staff and spark innovation. Encourage kids to pursue STEM fields. Increase government transparency and improve cyber security.

Divine Gbagbo

Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology & Director of African Music EnsembleLoyola Marymount University

Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology & Director of African Music Ensemble