Boleslaw Szymanski
Claire and Roland Schmitt Distinguished Professor of Computer Science; Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy; Director, Network Science and Technology Center · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Specializes in network science with a current focus on social and computer networks
Computer Wireless Computation & Information Technology Computer Networks Network Science Energy and the Environment
Stephen S. Fong, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Bioengineer who modifies micro-organisms to produce chemicals (e.g. from beer to fuel).
Systems Biology Synthetic Biology Evolutionary Biology Metabolic Engineering Molecular engineering
Majora Carter
President · MCG Consulting
MacArthur "genius" Fellow; One of 6 talks that launched TED.com in '06; Peabody Award winning broadcaster with ThePromisedLand.org; and Urba
Visionary Leadership Cost Reductions Through Smart Planning Small Business Incubation
Surupa Gupta
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Gupta is an expert on Indian politics and economics, international political economy, gender and development, and South Asian politics.
Indian Politics and Economics International Political Economy Politics of Economic Development South Asian Politics Global Economic Governance
Jacek Lubecki
Associate Professor, Political Science and International Studies · Georgia Southern University
Jacek Lubecki is an expert in Polish and European military history.
Global Political Economy Counter-Insurgency Middle East Polish Politics and History East-Central Europe
Kartik Ariyur
Assistant Professor · Purdue University
Assistant Professor at Purdue University
Matlab Algorithms Simulations Controller Design Health Monitoring
Christine Greenhow
Associate Professor of Educational Technology and Educational Psychology · Michigan State University
Education expert, focusing on the impact of social media and new technologies in teaching and learning, digital scholarship
New Digital Forms of Scholarship Teaching and Learning Educational Technology Social Media and Education Educational Psychology
Glen Duerr, Ph.D.
Professor of International Studies · Cedarville University
Dr. Deurr's research interests include nationalism and secession, comparative politics, and international relations theory
International Terrorism Domestic Terrorism International Relations Brexit
Robert Talisse
W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy; Chair of the Philosophy Department · Vanderbilt University
Expert in contemporary political philosophy, with a focus in democratic theory and political epistemology.
Political Philosophy Philosophy Political Allegiances in Society Pragmatism Contemporary Political Philosophy
George Loewenstein
University Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
George Loewenstein helped to found the fields of behavioral economics and neuroeconomics.
Neuroeconomics Behavioral Economics
Toby S. Daly-Engel, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor | Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences · Florida Tech
Dr. Daly-Engel's research uses genomics, field ecology and modelling to study shark populations.
Molecular Ecology Shark Behavior Marine Biology Field Ecology Genomics
Cliff Schecter
Principal & President · Libertas, LLC
Enter Stage Left: Liberate your perspective with Libertas's progressive PR guy, columnist, We Act Radio co-founder, and bestselling author
Progressive Journalism Public Relations & Earned Media Strategy New Media Strategy & Execution Polling & Message Development Media Training
Craig Albert, PhD
Professor of Political Science and Graduate Director of the Master of Arts in Intelligence and Security Studies · Augusta University
Dr. Craig Albert focuses on national security, cyberconflict, ethnic conflict, and political thought.
Ethnic Conflict Terrorism Political Science National Security
Ariel Garten
Founder and Chief Evangelist Officer · Muse
Global speaker, female tech founder, and expert in brain, neuroscience, psychotherapy, entrepreneurship, innovation, and women in business.
Neuroscience of Meditation Brain Computer Interface Start Up Mindfulness Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Lorynn Divita, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Apparel Design and Merchandising · Baylor University
Dr. Divita's areas of research are fashion forecasting and trend contagion; and textile, apparel and retailing industry topics.
Retailing Fashion Merchandising Apparel Textile Sciences Fashion Forecasting
Karen Busby
Professor of Law & Director, Centre for Human Rights Research · University of Manitoba
Karen Busby teaches Constitutional Law, Gender and the Law, Human Rights and Administrative Law
Constitutional Law Human Rights Sexual Violence Assisted Human Reproduction Sex Work and Prostitution Law
Daneal Charney, CHRL
Executive in Residence for high-growth tech companies · MaRSDD - Largest Urban Innovation Hub
Award-Winning Human Resources Leader| Growth Coach for Start-ups| Keynote Speaker on AI, Future of Work, Employee Experience.
People Analytics Hr & Talent Management global skills Employment Brand Leadership Entreprenership Startups
Imogen Coe
Dean, Faculty of Science · Ryerson University
Dr Imogen R. Coe is a scientist who is internationally recognized for her advocacy in promoting equity & diversity in science in Canada
Science Education Women in STEM Membrane Protein Cell Biology Membrane Protein Cell Biochemistry Clinical Research
Edward Guinan, PhD
Professor of Astrophysics and Planetary Sciences | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Edward Guinan, PhD, an expert in astronomy and space science research explores the sun, stars, planets, extraterrestrial life potential.
Severe & Hazardous Weather / Global Warming Interstellar Travel Potential Pulsating Stars and Stellar Evolution Exoplanets and the Suitability of Exoplanets for Life Astrobiology/Exobiology
Candice Odgers
Professor Psychological Science · UC Irvine
Candice Odgers is a developmental psychologist who studies adolescents’ mental health and development.
Early Adversity Quantitative Psychology Social Inequality Technology and Young People Digital Inequality