Yvette Lapayese
Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Teaching and Learning
Human Rights Education Critical and Feminist Methodologies Qualitative Research Youth Participatory Action Research Feminist Theories and Epistemologies
Marlene Schwartz, Ph.D.
Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health (Principal Investigator); Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies · University of Connecticut
Dr. Schwartz specializes in school wellness and nutrition programs, and food insecurity.
Food Pantries School Food SNAP School Food Options Nutrition
William Schmidt
University Distinguished Professor of Education and Statistics · Michigan State University
Professor Schmidt's research focuses on policy issues related to K-12 math education and the effects of curriculum on academic achievement
Opportunity to Learn Mathematics Assessment and Psychometrics International Mathematics Education Studies Statistics Educational Policy
Jay Wierer, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Jay Wierer's areas of interest include engineering education, standards-based grading, and both music & statistical signal processing.
Engineering Education Music Signal Processing Statistical Signal Processing Control Systems Digital Signal Processing
Eric Baumgartner, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President of Academics · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Prior to joining academia, Dr. Eric Baumgartner spent 10 years at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He is an expert in higher ed leadership.
Space Exploration Higher Education Robotics and Automation Manufacturing
David Arsen
Professor · Michigan State University
Professor Arsen's research focuses on school finance, school choice policies, and education governance
Education Policy School Facilities School Finance School Choice Governance
Avery Closser
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Avery Closser studies how students think and learn in online environments to inform the design of education technology.
Open Science Experimental Design Cognition Educational Technology Quantitative Methods
Connie Sung
Associate Professor, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education · Michigan State University
Connie Sung's research lies in biopsychosocial factors associated with successful transition, psychosocial and employment outcomes.
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Neuropsychology Rehabilitation Counseling Occupational Science
Jan Lacina
Bezos Family Foundation Endowed Chair in Early Childhood Education | Senior Associate Dean for Research, Graduate Studies and Strategic Partnerships · Texas Christian University
Dr. Lacina's teaching and research interests focus on literacy leadership, children's literature, and early childhood teacher preparation.
Teacher Education Children's Literature Literacy Leadership Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Herman Berliner
Provost Emeritus and Distinguished Service Professor of Economics · Hofstra University
Dr. Berliner is focused on increasing and promoting global business programs, student entrepreneurship, and other experiential learning.
Economics Economics and Public Policy Finance Financial Policy Economics of Higher Education
Nicole M. Joseph
Assistant Professor, Mathematics Education Teaching and Learning · Vanderbilt University
An expert in the barriers that Black women and girls face in the STEM field and STEM classroom.
Identity Development White Supremacy Gifted Education Gender in Education K-12 Education
Shaun Nelms
Professor (Clinical), Co-Chair Educational Leadership, William & Sheila Konar Director of the Center for Urban Education Success · University of Rochester
Nelms is also vice president for community partnerships at the University of Rochester
School Systems for Underserved Communities Urban Education Success School Culture School Turnaround K-12 Education
Elizabeth Taylor
Director · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Elizabeth Taylor is director of the STEM outreach and K-12 education programs.
Community Engagement STEM Outreach K-12 Education
Jennifer Watling Neal
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Jennifer Watling Neal researches how social networks can be leveraged to improve K-12 educational contexts
Social Development Dissemination and Implementation Psychology K-12 Education Social Networks
Ashley Ireland
Affiliate Faculty and Instructional Director, Simulated Learning · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Teaching and Learning
Mixed Reality Simulation Immersive Learning K-12 Education Technology Social Foundations of Education Teacher Professional Development
David Figlio
Gordon Fyfe Professor of Economics and Education · University of Rochester
Figlio is an expert on educational, public, and social policy, including the link between health and education.
Vouchers School Choice Community Engagement Teaching K-12 Education
Carolyn Heinrich
University Distinguished Professor of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations · Vanderbilt University
An expert in k-12 education public policy, economics, healthcare and impact of opioids on families.
Public Policy Analysis K-12 Education Policy Nongovernmental Organizations Social Welfare Policy Opioids Impact on Families
Jason Grissom
Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Public Policy and Education · Vanderbilt University
An expert in K-12 leadership and policy and the impacts of school and district leaders on teacher and student outcomes.
Teacher effectiveness School Boards K-12 Administration Education Policy and Leadership teacher pay
Amy Coupal
Chief Executive Officer · My Class Needs Foundation/Learnography/Curriculum Services Canada
Not-for-profit leader, passionate educator, life long learner
Adult Education Teacher Training Public Speaking Teaching Educational Technology
Simon Medcalfe, PhD
Professor · Augusta University
Dr. Simon Medcalfe is an economist with an emphasis on sports economics, social determinants of health, and the local economy.
Community and Economic Development Social Determinants of Health Sports Economics