Cory J. Evans
Assistant Professor of Biology · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Molecular Genetics Model Systems Drosophila Immunology Biomedical Research
Won-Ki Moon
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Won-Ki's work explores how emerging technologies, especially AI and artificial humans, intersect with human decisions and behaviors.
Responsible Innovation Human-AI Interaction Misinformation Artificial Intelligence Science and Risk Communication
Robert Lanza
Scientist · Ocata Therapeutics
Robert Lanza is currently Chief Scientific Officer at Ocata Therapeutics and Adjunct Professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
biocentrism Science Research Regenerative Medicine
Jay Rappaport
Director · Tulane University
Rappaport is an expert in HIV/AIDS and nonhuman primate models of diseases in biomedical research.
COVID-19 Hiv/Aids Neuroscience Coronavirus
Christopher Taylor, Ph.D.
Professor, Department Vice-Chair · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Christopher Taylor's research interests include software engineering, computer science, and computer engineering.
Software Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Java
Liran Ma
Professor · Texas Christian University
Dr. Ma's current research focuses on security and privacy, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and STEM education.
Internet of Things Mobile Health and Safety Wireless Networks Security Systems Cloud Computing
Seyedahmad Rahimi
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Seyedahmad Rahimi specializes in assessing and fostering students’ 21st-century skills and STEM-related knowledge acquisition.
Benjamin Johnson
Associate Professor/Director · University of Florida
Benjamin Johnson’s research focuses on the social psychology of media use including how people construct their media routines and habits.
Entertainment Confirmation Bias Storytelling Sponsorship Influencers
Krishnan Pillaipakkamnatt
Professor of Computer Science · Hofstra University
Krishnan Pillaipakkamnatt specializes in data mining, machine learning, and computational learning theory.
Algorithms Data Structures Discrete Mathematics Operating Systems Programming
Brenton R. Graveley, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Genetics and Genome Sciences · University of Connecticut
Professor Graveley is an expert in genetics and genomic sciences, with particular focus on RNA biology.
Micro RNAs Genetics and Genomics Genome Sciences RNA Biology
Jens O.M. Karlsson, PhD
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering | College of Engineering · Villanova University
Jens Karlsson, PhD, specializes in biothermal sciences, including cryobiology (cooling) and hyperthermic processes (heating).
Hyperthermic Processes Intracellular Ice Formation Cryopreservation Biophysical Mechanisms Cryosurgery
Patrice Pinardo
Clinical Assistant Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Interactive Animation Background Design Character Design Game Design
Andrew Forney
Associate Professor of Computer Science · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Reinforcement Learning Experimental Design Decision Theory Causal Inference Artifical Intelligence
Andrew Devitt
Professor, School of Biosciences · Aston University
Professor Devitt's research over 20 years has focused on the innate immune system and its role in protection and tissue repair.
Extracellular Vesicles Intercellular Adhesion Molecules Macrophages Apoptosis Phagocytes
Tanya Wright
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Curriculum and instruction in language and literacy during the early childhood and elementary years
Instruction Early Language and Literacy Oral Language Vocabulary Literacy in Young Children
Annette Bergeron, P.Eng., MBA, FEC
Corporate Director · Electrical Safety Authority, Engineers Canada / Ingénieurs Canada
Experience in speaking & media on topics of women in STEM, women on boards, engineering regulation, advocacy, governance, policy, education
Governance, Not-For-Profit Regulation of Engineering, Regulation of Electrical Safety Advocacy for Engineering Engineering Education, post-secondary and professional development
Michael Golden, DMA
Professor of Music Composition and Theory, and Director, Creative Arts Program · Soka University
Michael Golden’s teaching and creative interests include composition and jazz improvisation, music and ecology, and music and peacebuilding
Music and Ecology World Music Composition (including computer music) Music Theory Jazz and Improvisation
John McCulloch
Founder & Managing Director · Burloch Group Inc.
Engaging and knowledgeable speaker with deep expertise in biotechnology investment.
Biotechnology Pharmaceuticals Innovation Investment
Nibir K. Dhar, Ph.D.
Professor and CCI Eminent Scholar, SPIE Fellow, OPTICA (OSA) Fellow · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Dhar researches semiconductor heterostructures, devices and systems applications in Electro-Optic and Infrared (EOIR)
Robert J. Sawyer
Science Fiction Writer · SFWRITER.COM Inc.
"Canada's foremost futurist" -- CBC Radio