Ryan S. King, Ph.D.

Research Professor of Biology · Baylor University

Specializing in understanding the availability of phosphorus, nitrogen, and carbon in inland freshwater systems.

Freshwater science to inform policy Community and ecosystem ecology Numeric water-quality criteria Ecological thresholds Streams and rivers

Cato Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D.

Chief Executive Officer, Connecticut Convergence Institute · UConn Health

Dr. Laurencin is a world renowned engineer, physician and scientist who is known for pioneering the field of Regenerative Engineering.

Stem Cell Science and Technology Nanotechnology Polymeric Materials Science Tissue Engineering Regenerative Engineering

Emily Hunter, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Management, Hankamer School of Business · Baylor University

Negotiation and conflict management expert, revolutionizing the fundamentals of workplace psychology

Negotiation and conflict management Work-Family Issues Stress Work-family conflict and balance Workplace Deviance

Jase Bernhardt

Associate Professor of Geology, Environment, and Sustainability · Hofstra University

Dr. Bernhardt has had a lifelong passion for studying weather and climate. His current research focuses hurricane preparedness.

Rip Tide safety Hurricanes Climatology Climate Change Weather

Ian/epredator Hughes

Metaverse Evanagelist · Feeding Edge Ltd

Metaverse Evangelist, TV presenter, taking a bite out of technology so you don't have to. Mixing tech with social change

Metaverse Virtual Worlds 3d Printing Maker Culture Kids Technology

Sandra Weiss, M.D., FACC

Interventional Cardiologist, Medical Director CardiacIntensive Care Unit · ChristianaCare

Sandra Weiss is an interventional cardiologist, with a special interest in both coronary and peripheral interventions.

General Cardiology Interventional Cardiology Peripheral Vascular Intervention Cardiac Hemodynamics and Shock Mechanical Circulatory Support

Jean-Pierre Isbouts, D.Litt.

Faculty Emerit - School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University

Humanities scholar, award-winning filmmaker and best-selling National Geographic author

Music Theory Comparative Religious Studies Disruptive Technology Organizational Innovation Academic Writing

Kate Detwiler, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Anthropology · Florida Atlantic University

Kate Detwiler's research focus is on the evolution and conservation of African forest monkeys.

Anthropology Conservation of African Monkeys Molecular Primatology Primate Hybridization Primate Speciation

Eric Freedman

Professor of Law · Hofstra University

Professor Freedman focuses on constitutional law and history, as well as the death penalty and habeas corpus

Constitutional Law First Amendment Law Death Penalty

Christian Coletti, M.D., MHCDS, FACEP, FACP

Clinical Effectiveness Officer of Ambulatory Care · ChristianaCare

Dr. Christian Coletti is the ambulatory clinical effectiveness officer at ChristianaCare.

Internal Medicine Cardiac Telemetry Sepsis

Jorge Cortes, MD

Director, Georgia Cancer Center · Augusta University

Jorge Cortes is a clinical investigator who has helped research and develop multiple treatment options for chronic myeloid leukemia.

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Acute Myeloid Leukemia Blood and Bone Marrow Transplants Cancer Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Preetam Ghosh, Ph.D.

Interim Chair, Department of Computer Science · VCU College of Engineering

Professor Ghosh researches systems biology, specifically stochastic modeling and discrete event simulation

Systems Biology Stochastic modeling and discrete event simulation Reverse engineering analysis and visualization of gene regulatory networks (GRNs) Static/Dynamic modeling and control of network robustness Graph theoretic analysis of protein interaction networks to identify functionally significant modules

Chimène Keitner

Alfred & Hanna Fromm Professor of International Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

keitnerc_at_uchastings.edu

Cyberlaw International Law and International Tribunals International Civil Litigation International Dispute Resolution Foreign Relations Law

John Baumann

National Speakers Association Inspirational Speaker · JK Success Enterprises, LLC

Embrace Adversity & Reclaim Positive Perspective Inspirational Speaker

Reclaiming Posi-Spective (Positive Perspective)

Maria Watson

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Maria Watson is an urban planner with expertise in disaster recovery.

Disaster Assistance Disaster Recovery Small Business Recovery

Georgene Troseth

Associate Professor of Psychology · Vanderbilt University

An expert in how toddlers' brains process (and learn from) what they see on screens, TV and video chat.

dialogic questioning Skype toddlers Ipad Child Development

René Olivares-Navarrete, D.D.S, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | D.D.S, National Autonomous University of Mexico | Ph.D., National Autonomous University of Mexico · VCU DEPT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Olivares-Navarrete’s research focuses on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine approaches for Craniofacial and Orthopaedic needs.

Tissue Engineering Stem Cell Biology and Engineering Biomaterials for Craniofacial and Musculoskeletal Tissues Immunomodulation and Immunoengineering Wnt Signaling in Morphogenesis Healing and Regeneration

Amir Erez

Professor · University of Florida

Amir Erez studies the effects of how positive moods and personality influence individuals through processes, motivation and work behaviors.

Negative Work Behaviors Positive Work Behaviors Business Management Positive Moods Negotiation

Noah Hammarlund

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Noah Hammarlund researches disparities in cancer care with data science and community engagement approaches.

Artificial Intelligence Econometric Analysis Health Economics Machine Learning Prostate Cancer Disparities

Meca Williams-Johnson

Professor · Georgia Southern University

Meca R. Williams-Johnson's mixed methods research emphasis explores student motivation, emotions, teaching and learning.

Black Feminist Theory African-American Education Qualitative Research Design Teacher Efficacy Parental Involvement