Scott Dodelson

Professor and Department Head · Carnegie Mellon University

Scott Dodelson is interested in learning about fundamental physics by analyzing data from cosmic surveys.

Dark Matter Physics Space Cosmology Astrophysics

Timothy J. Shaffer

Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Chair of Civil Discourse · University of Delaware

Prof. Shaffer studies the advancement of democratic practices by focusing on the role of civic professionals in institutional settings.

Civic Engagement Public Policy Civil Discourse Communication Deliberative Democracy

Lisa Kramer

Professor of Finance · University of Toronto

Lisa Kramer studies the way human characteristics play a role in investor decisions and financial markets

Behavioral Finance Investment Financial Market Seasonality Empirical Finance Behavioral Economics

Okokon Udo, Ph.D., PCC, CPCC

Program Director – Evidence Based Coaching · Fielding Graduate University

Expert in international change management, leadership, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Organizational Effectiveness Management Development Workshop Facilitation Leadership Development Executive Coaching

George J. Davies

Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences · Georgia Southern University

George J. Davies is an expert in sports physical therapy, athletic training, orthopaedics, and rehabilitation.

Rehabilitation Sports Physical Therapy Athletic Training

Maxime Fortier Bourque

Coxeter Assistant Professor · University of Toronto, Department of Mathematics

Maxime Fortier Bourque's research focuses on Teichmüller theory

Teichmüller theory Hyperbolic Geometry Complex Analysis and Potential Theory

Laurel Butler

Lecturer of Studio Arts · Loyola Marymount University

Lecturer of Studio Arts

Creative Youth Development Arts Education Social Justice

Yi Chen

Henry J. Leir Chair in Healthcare and Associate Professor · New Jersey Institute of Technology

Professor Chen focuses on cutting-edge database, data mining and machine learning techniques with applications in business and health care

Information Integration Big Data Machine Learning Management Healthcare

Chris Thomas

Meeting and Workshop Facilitator and Hands-on Coach · Chris Thomas Associates

Speaker and workshop leader on the links between personal and professional development

Group and Workshop Facilitation Meeting Facilitation Executive Coaching Personal Development and Your Career Values and Ethics in the Workplace

Edward M. Feasel, PhD

Vice President for Academic Affairs, Chief Academic Officer, Professor of Economics · Soka University

Professor Feasel is responsible for academic affairs at Soka University.

Foreign Aid Economic Growth Economic outcomes and societal values Foreign aid, international trade and foreign direct investment Orange County Economy

Fenesha Hubbard

Educator, Coach · Uplifting H.E.R., LLC

“Uplifting Her with Empowerment Education”

Women's Empowerment Personal Development Effectively Managing Time for Optimal Performance and Life Balance Identifying Skills Strengths

Thomas Pogge

Director, Global Justice Program ; Leitner Professor of Philosophy and International Affairs · Yale University

Examining solutions to issues of global inequality and justice in health care are long-standing concerns for this Yale professor & author

Justice in Health Care Social and Political Philosophy Ethics and Moral Philosophy Globalization and Inequality

David Berri

Department Chair and Professor of Economics · Southern Utah University

Specializing in evaluations of players and coaches in sports, gender issues in sports, and competitive balance in sports

Distrubution of Wealth and Power Unpaid Athletes in the NCAA NBA Salary Caps Sports Economics NCAA

Charles Yarish, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology · University of Connecticut

Dr. Yarish is an expert in marine macroalgae, coastal management and commercial uses for seaweed for food, cosmetics and biofuels.

Marine Phycology Commercial uses of seaweed Marine Algae “Captain Seaweed” Aquaculture

Stephen Allen

Associate Vice President for International Affairs · Southern Utah University

Specializing in international affairs in higher education, DACA in Utah, and international education partnerships

DACA in Utah DACA Student Services Student Affairs in Higher Education International Education Partnerships

Marina Cooley

Assistant Professor in the Practice of Marketing · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Brand Management Social Media Content Marketing Virality TikTok

Mark Hart

Professor, Small Business & Entrepreneurship · Aston University

Professor Hart has worked and published extensively in the areas of entrepreneurship, enterprise and small business development and policy.

Economic Performance Business Policy SMEs Small Business Entrepreneurship

Rodrigo Vargas

Professor, Ecosystem Ecology and Environmental Change · University of Delaware

Prof. Vargas’ work focuses on global environmental change, nature-based solutions, and environmental data science.

Climate Change Environmental Data Science Blue Carbon Nature-based Solutions Soil-Water-Plant-Atmosphere

Mark Lukasiewicz

Dean, The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication · Hofstra University

Dean, School of Communication and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations

news platforms news industry Broadcast News Digital Media Media Ethics

Heather Battaly, Ph.D.

Professor of Philosophy · University of Connecticut

Professor Battaly works in epistemology and ethics, with a focus epistemic virtue.

Procrastinators Slackers Closed-Mindedness Human Characteristics Dogmatism