Patricia Thornley

Director of EBRI, Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute · Aston University

Patricia Thornley works in assessing the environmental, economic and social impacts of renewable energy technologies.

Chemistry Supergen Project Climate Change Bioenergy Environmental Sciences

Vanessa Díaz

Associate Professor of Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Music oral & life histories Latin America political culture diasporas

Ravi Hadimani

Associate Professor and Director of Biomagnetics Laboratory · Virginia Commonwealth University

Professor Hadimani specializes in non-invasive brain stimulation, biomagnetics, magnetocalorics and energy harvesting research.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Tms) Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Magnetic Nanoparticles Magnetocaloric Effect Rare-Earth Magnetic Materials

Eric Simanek

Robert A. Welch Chair of Chemistry · Texas Christian University

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

Medicinal Chemistry Whiskey Intellectual Property & Patent Management Expert Witness Interdisciplinary Education

Randy Beaudry

Professor of Horticulture · Michigan State University

An expert in modified atmosphere packaging, controlled-atmosphere storage, non-destructive quality assessment, and flavor analysis.

Storing Apples Horticulture Harvesting Preserving

Sanchoy Das

Professor · New Jersey Institute of Technology

Sanchoy Das's current research is primarily focused on supply chains and health care systems.

Business Operations Management Healthcare Systems Engineering Fast Fulfillment Supply Chains Analytics Application Models Logistics and Engineering

Erica Fuchs

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Erica Fuchs is passionate about building nationally the intellectual foundations and analytic tools to inform National Technology Strategy.

Innovation Policy Technology Development Public Policy Global manufacturing Commercialization

F.E. "Jack" Putz

Distinguished Professor · University of Florida

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

Plant Ecology Indonesian Consevation Issue Economic Botany Applied Ecology Florida Natural History

Michael J. McClure, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | BE, Vanderbilt University | Ph.D, Virginia Commonwealth University · VCU College of Engineering

Understanding the role of extracellular matrix and mechanical forces to regulate skeletal muscle structure, function, and innervation.

Muscle aging Cell-matrix interactions Integrin-mediated signaling Myoblast fusion Regenerative rehabilitation in skeletal muscle trauma

Diane Benedict

Professor and Associate Chair of Theatre Arts · Loyola Marymount University

Professor and Associate Chair of Theatre Arts

Uta Hagen Method Stanislavsky technique Audition Technique Cold-Reading Shakespeare

Xianjun Geng

Norman Mayer Professor of Business & Management Science Area Coordinator · Tulane University

Geng's research interests include pricing, information security, business analytics, supply chain management and behavioral economics

Supply Chain Management Pricing Business Analytics Information Technology Management Information Security

Derek Livingston

Interim Artistic Director & Director of New Play Development · Utah Shakespeare Festival

Accomplished theatre professional with nearly three decades experience producing, directing, and providing artistic oversight in theatre.

Production and Set Design Film Production Stage Management Fund Development and Fundraising Artistic Management

Islam Albadri

Video Editor · Hypatia for Comprehensive Development

Co-Founder and Vice-Presedent at Hypatia Association for Comprehensive Devolopment

Video Editing Local Media

Jack Brouwer

Professor: Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering; Director: National Fuel Cell Research Center, Advanced Power and Energy Program · UC Irvine

Jack Brouwer's research focuses on high-temperature electrochemical dynamics and integrated renewable energy systems.

High-Temperature Electrochemical Dynamics Renewable Hydrogen Renewable Power Dynamics Integrated Renewable Power Systems Hybrid Power and Energy Storage Systems

Karen Smalley

Visiting Assistant Professor of Production · Loyola Marymount University

School of Film and Television

Post-Production Editing Avid Media Composer

Beth Dewey

Visiting Assistant Professor of Production · Loyola Marymount University

School of Film and Television

Producing Editing Acting Media Production Broadcast Media

Eugene Brancolini

Graduate Director, Film and Television Production and Clinical Assistant Professor · Loyola Marymount University

School of Film and Television

Letter Press Printing Studio and Field Television Production Promotional and Educational Video Production Documentary Film Production Public Broadcasting

Bob Higa

Magician & Motivational Speaker · Mark Sonder Productions, Inc.

Create Business WOW! You may not believe your eyes but you'll marvel at the results when a master magician helps unlock employee creativity

Improving Customer Engagement Employee Motivation Leadership and Change Management

Priya Rehal

MA in Communication and Culture, Fan Studies Researcher · Independent

Montreal and Toronto based researcher and educator

Race Race Culture and Ethnicity Race Gender and Class in Organization Processes Race Gender and Sexuality Sexual and Gender Identity

Verena Seufert

Postdoctoral Fellow · University of British Columbia, Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability

Scientist interested in all things food and nature. Studying how we can do agriculture better.

Sustainability organic agriculture Sustainable Agriculture Biodiversity Climate Change