Christopher Letchford

Professor & Department Head, Civil and Environmental Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Studies wind flows through, and loads upon, the built environment.

Climate Impacts on Wind Loads Environmental Wind Flows Wind Climatology Wind-Structure Interaction Bluff-Body Aerodynamics

Jeanette Wyneken, Ph.D.

Professor · Florida Atlantic University

Jeanette Wyneken is an expert in vertebrate morphology, physiological ecology, behavioral ecology, and marine conservation biology.

Marine Conservation Biology Physiological Ecology Vertebrate Morphology Behavioral Ecology

Bernard Whiting

Professor · University of Florida

Bernard Whiting’s research interests include theoretical and experimental approaches to the understanding of gravitational waves.

Gravitational Waves Astrophyics LIGO Black Holes

Gloria Mark

Chancellor's Professor Informatics · UC Irvine

Gloria Mark's research area is human-computer interaction (HCI) studying how technology has impacted individuals, groups, and society.

Information Technology Email Interruptions Human-Computer Interaction Multi-Tasking

Guido Mueller

Professor · University of Florida

Guido Mueller’s research interests include quantum optics and detectors for axions and axion-like particles.

Gravitational Waves LIGO Astrophysics

Andrew J. Bobilya

Professor, Program Director of Experiential and Outdoor Education · Western Carolina University

Andrew Bobilya's background includes serving as a field instructor and program manager for various summer outdoor adventure programs.

Outdoor Programming Human-Nature Relationship Wilderness Solitude Autonomous Student Experiences Spirituality

Dave Hubbard

Founder · America's Fitness Coach®

Entertaining and unforgettable presentations that inspire audiences to improve the quality of their life!

How to Better Manage Your Body

Brian Edwards

Dean & Professor of English School of Liberal Arts · Tulane University

Brian Edwards examines U.S. literature and culture in a global context, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.

Middle East Studies Higher Education Administration

Judi Shade Monk

Instructional Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Judi Shade Monk leverages over two decades of cross-disciplinary architectural practice in her collaborative, policy, and research efforts.

Qualitative Design Material Evaluation Design Communication Design Thinking Color Theory and Relativity

Lukasz Kurgan, Ph.D.

Robert J. Mattauch Endowed Professor and Vice Chair of Computer Science · VCU College of Engineering

Data scientist specializing in high-throughput structural bioinformatics of proteins & small RNAs.

Structural Bioinformatics Intrinsically Disordered Proteins Protein-ligand(drug) interactions Computer-aided molecular modeling Big Data Analysis

Palmo Carpino

Speaker - Keynotes & Workshops · From Pen To Platform

Humourist • Presenter • Master of Ceremonies • Coach

Inas Kelly

Professor and Chair of Economics · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Applied Microeconomics Labor Economics Health Economics Public Policy

Juston Western

Director of Operations · ChaiONE

Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder at CogMine

Wearable Technology Smart Home Technology Enterprise Mobility

John S. Haythorne

Partner · Dentons Canada LLP

As a lawyer and Registered Professional Engineer, John brings unparalleled expertise and knowledge to P3, construction and infrastructure.

Construction & Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Health & Healthcare Law and Policy Transportation Law Architecture and Engineering

Brian Moran

CEO · Strategic Breakthroughs

Brian Moran will help you and your team achieve more in 12 Weeks than most do in 12 Months!

Periodization Goal Setting Execution

Dave Owen

Harry Sunderland '61 Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: owendave@uchastings.edu / 415-703-8285 / Office 368-200

Environmental Law Natural Resources Law Water Law Administrative Law Water Resource Management

Kenneth J. Wynne, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Professor Wynne has pioneered processing technology for fluoropolymers

Pioneering Processing Technology for Fluoropolymers – Daikin Industries Ltd. Functional Polymer Surfaces – National Science Foundation Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Polymer Surface Science Fluoropolymer Science Silicone Science

Randy Blakely, Ph.D.

Executive Director, FAU Brain Institute & Professor, Biomedical Science · Florida Atlantic University

Randy Blakely is an expert in molecular neuroscience, focusing on how diseases and drugs impact the function of brain synapses and circuits.

Medications Brain Neuroscience Brain Disease Synapse

Dr Matthew Derry

Lecturer in Chemistry · Aston University

Dr Derry conducts research on block copolymer self-assembly using small-angle X-ray scattering.

Polymer Science Materials Science Block Copolymer Self-Assembly X-ray Scattering

Dimitris Xygalatas, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Anthropology · University of Connecticut

Dr. Xygalatas' research focuses on ritual, sports, bonding, and the things that make us human.

Cognition and Culture Sports Ritual Cooperation