Amanda J. Crawford
Assistant Professor · University of Connecticut
Professor Crawford is a veteran political reporter, literary journalist, and expert in journalism ethics and misinformation.
Literary Journalism Media News Literacy Misinformation Journalism Ethics
Derek Arnold
Communication Instructor | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Derek Arnold, M.A., researches business and political scandals, as well as the mitigating effects of crisis management and communication.
Communication Business and Political Scandal Crisis Management and Communication Political Communication Conspiracy Theory
Professor Imran Awan
Professor of Criminology · Birmingham City University
He is one of the UK’s leading criminologists and experts on Islamophobia and countering extremism.
Conspiracy Theories of Lockdown Bigotry Extremism Islamaphobia Crime
Professor Viren Swami
Professor of Social Psychology · Anglia Ruskin University
His research focuses on the psychology of body image, human appearance, and attraction in relationships.
Impact of Nature on Healthy Living Tattoos Body Image Psychology of Attraction Relationships
Victoria Emma Pagán
Professor · University of Florida
Victoria Emma Pagán’s research focuses on Roman historians and post-Augustan writers.
Gardens in Literature Roman History Conspiracy Theory Latin Literature
Stephen J. Andriole, PhD
Thomas G. Labrecque Professor of Business Technology | Villanova School of Business · Villanova University
Stephen J. Andriole, PhD, is an expert in emerging technologies and business technology strategy
Emerging Technology Trends Technology Adoption Virtual & Augmented Reality Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Social Media Analytics
Sophie Bjork-James
Assistant Professor of the Practice in Anthropology · Vanderbilt University
Expert on the U.S.-based religious right and the white nationalist movement, particularly online communities.
Conservative Christianity Religion White Nationalism Reproductive Politics Race and Racism
Harry Dyer
Lecturer in Education · University of East Anglia
He is a digital sociologist and his research intersects technology, education and culture.
Social Media and Learning Sociology Technology Education Technology and Learning
Mark Lukasiewicz
Dean, The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication · Hofstra University
Veteran journalist and media executive; now shaping the vision of one of the country's top communication schools.
news platforms news industry Digital Media Broadcast News Media Ethics
Sherry Pagoto, Ph.D.
Professor of Allied Health Sciences · University of Connecticut
Leveraging technology for health promotion and disease prevention
Health Behavior Sun Safety Skin Cancer Prevention Digital Health Social Media
Landon Frim, Ph.D.
Expert in philosophy of politics, religion and ethics · Florida Gulf Coast University
Landon Frim studies Enlightenment philosophy, Judaism, political toleration of minorities and religious freedom.
Antisemitism Catholicism Islam Middle East Philosophy
Patrick Jung, Ph.D.
Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Patrick Jung's areas of focus include American history, German art history, and anthropology.
American History German Art History Cultural Anthropology American Indian History
Mark Fenster
Professor · University of Florida
Mark Fenster is the Marshall M. Criser Eminent Scholar Chair in electronic communications and administrative law.
Administrative Law Political Extremism Non-disclosure agreements Open Government Laws Conspiracy Theories
David Barrett, PhD
Professor of Political Science | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
David Barrett, PhD, is a presidential historian and leading expert on the CIA’s relationship with presidents and Congress.
Political Science Presidential Decision Making Lyndon Baines Johnson The Central Intelligence Agency United States Presidents
Steven E. Harris
Associate Professor · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Harris is an expert on modern Russian and European history.
The Russian Novel Conspiracy Theories Socialism French History Russian History
Professor Stephan Lewandowsky
Professor in Cognitive Science · University of Bristol
Leading voice on misinformation, fake news and propaganda
Online Information Climate Change Belief Misinformation Propaganda Fake News
Andrew Selepak
Lecturer/Program Coordinator · College of Journalism and Communications
Andrew Selepak can speak to a variety of topics, including pop culture, online education, fake news and partisan media.
Personal Branding Online Learning Online Media Media Effects Social Media
Ethan Zuckerman
Associate Professor of Public Policy, Communication and Information · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Ethan Zuckerman's work focuses on building alternatives to the commercial internet.
Social Media Governance Technology and Social Change Digital Public Infrastructure Online Community Governance Social Media