David Bader

Distinguished Professor, Data Science · New Jersey Institute of Technology

Interests lie at the intersection of data science & high-performance computing, with applications in cybersecurity

Graph Analytics Massive-Scale Analytics High-Performance Computing Data Science Applications in Cybersecurity

Gabe Feldman

The Sher Garner Professor of Sports Law, the Paul and Abram B. Barron Professor of Law and the Director of the Tulane Sports Law Program · Tulane University

Gabe Feldman is one of the leading voices in the field of sports law in the country.

Contracts Negotiation Antitrust Sports Law Mediation

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

Michael Mower

Executive Director of SUU Aviation / Chief Flight Instructor / FAA Designated Pilot Examiner · Southern Utah University

Specializes in pilot training, FAA regulations, advanced/aerobatic helicopter flight, aviation safety, search and rescue, and lobbying

Aviation Education Helicopter Flight Helicopter Aerobatic Flight FAA Regulations Inadvertent Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IIMC)

Christine Angelini

Associate Professor/Director · University of Florida

Christine Angelini is the founder and director of the Center for Coastal Solutions and is an expert in coastal ecosystems and restoration.

Water Quality Nature-based Solutions Coastal Engineering Coastal Ecology Coastal Resilience

Julie McCown

Associate Professor of English · Southern Utah University

Specializing in early American natural history, post-humanism, and digital humanities theory

Artifical Intelligence Ecocriticism Race and Nature in Early American Literature Early American Novels Composition

Lawrence Levy

Associate Vice President and Executive Dean of the National Center for Surburban · Hofstra University

Dean Levy works close with Hofstra’s academic community to shape an innovative agenda for suburban study

Suburban Spaces and Development Suburbs Education Taxation Politics of the Suburbs

Christopher A. Cooper

Madison Distinguished Professor of Political Science & Public Affairs and Director of the Haire Institute for Public Policy · Western Carolina University

Christopher A. Cooper's research is on N.C. politics, southern politics, political behavior and behavioral public administration.

Election Administration Public Administration Southern Politics American Politics Parties, Campaigns and Elections

Jaehee Jung

Professor, Fashion and Apparel Studies · University of Delaware

Prof. Jung examines the psychology of clothing and consumer behavior across cultures.

Consumer Behavior Beauty Standards Fashion Studies Fashion Luxury Brands

Don Power

Speaker, Author, Social Media Consultant & Editor of Sprout Insights · Sprout Social, Inc. & Don Power.COM

Social Media Is the Best Opportunity Engine the World Has Ever Known! Are You Using It to Its Full Potential? I Show You How!

Social Media Twitter Social Media Marketing The Secret to Social Media Success How to Use Social Media for Business

Ben Chang

Director, Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences (GSAS) & Professor, Arts · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Explores the intersections of virtual environments and experimental gaming with contemporary media art

Digital Games Immersive Visualization Systems Experimental Gaming Electronic Art Virtual Environments

Arthur Trembanis

Professor, Marine Science and Policy · University of Delaware

Prof. Trembanis research focuses on understanding beaches for resilience and mapping the seafloor using robots to develop the Blue Economy.

Seafloor Mapping Coastal Erosion and Morphodynamics Hurricanes and Nor'easters Underwater Robots Shipwrecks

Johnny Nhan

Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Professor · Texas Christian University

Nhan's research focuses primarily on technology and policing - cyber security, police culture and collaborative security networks.

Police Culture Policing Race and Crime Cybercrime White Collar Crime

Keith Even Schubert, Ph.D.

Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering · Baylor University

Keith Even Schubert, Ph.D. is professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Baylor University.

Digital Logic Aerospace Engineering Optimization Imaging and 3d Reconstruction Numerical Linear Algebra

Meena Bose

Professor of Political Science, Executive Dean for Public Policy & Public Service Programs · Hofstra University

Dr. Meena Bose is Executive Dean of Hofstra University’s Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs

Presidential Elections Presidential Campaigns Presidential Politics Presidential History

Thomas Kostigen

Writer · Thomas Kostigen

Climate Risk // NYT Bestselling Author

Journalism Environment Financial Services Weather Climate

Elliott Silverstein

Director, Government Relations, Insurance · CAA Club Group

Elliott manages and executes key elements of CAA’s provincial advocacy role, and overseeing municipal advocacy efforts.

Government Relations & Public Affairs Issues Management Legislation Policy Analysis Strategic Advocacy

Erin Hunt

Program Manager · Mines Action Canada

Humanitarian disarmament expert focusing on indiscriminate weapons, victim assistance, casualties and international disarmament treaties.

Disarmament Landmines Cluster Munitions Nuclear Weapons Civil Society Campaigning

Matthew Buzzell

Associate Professor, Department of Art and Design · Augusta University

Matthew Buzzell is an award-winning filmmaker whose films have been screened and distributed internationally.

Filmmaking Cinema Film

Charlie Kemp

Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE

Charlie Kemp is an expert on robots for intelligent physical assistance and is passionate about enabling robots to help people.

Intelligent Systems Mobile Manipulation Healthcare Robotics Assistive Robotics Human-Robot Interaction