Scott Hansen
Professor of Engineering Technology · Southern Utah University
Specializing in 3D drafting, engineering technology, CAD software, and vocational education
Mastercam Unigraphix Nx CNC Programming Engineering and Technology Design SolidWorks
Emile Lester
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Lester is an expert in church and state issues, especially controversies surrounding teaching religion in schools.
American Constitutional Law Church and State Issues Teaching Religion in Schools Minority Religious Groups Political Philosophy
Courage Igene
Author, Founder · All Nations Church
Courage Igene is an author and passionate community leader as well as a father, son, teacher, speaker, actor, and producer.
Writing Public Speaking Teaching Author
Chad Post
Publisher, Open Letter Books · University of Rochester
Chad Post is publisher of the University's nonprofit, literary translation press, Open Letter Books, and an expert on literary translation
Literary Translation Academic Publishing World Literature
Daniel Smith-Christopher
Professor of Theological Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Old Testament Studies Old Testament Theology Religion and Peace Nonviolence Cross-Cultural Interpretation of the Bible and Indigenous Christianity Postcolonial Interpretation of Bible
Todd Robert Petersen
Professor of English · Southern Utah University
Specializing in formal structures of visual storytelling, creative writing, film theory, and aesthetics
Traditional and Contemporary Models of Successful Writing Creative Writing Techniques Coming-of-Age Storytelling Project-Based Learning in HIgher Education Project Management
Stephen Hanna
Professor of Geography · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Hanna's research in cultural geography explores how our pasts are represented in monuments and museums.
Cartography and GIS Southern plantation museums Confederate memorials Cartography Geographic Information Systems (Gis)
Lisa Briggs
Professor, Director of Emergency and Disaster Management · Western Carolina University
Lisa Briggs specializes in forensic based criminology with a focus on missing persons, as well as the use of scent detection K9s.
Crime and Deviance Forensic Based Criminology Criminology Missing Persons Scent Detection K9s
Sara Smith
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Sara Smith is an expert on emerging technologies for language learning, including digital environments and immersive virtual environments.
Virtual Reality (VR) Augmented Reality Learning Differences Language EMI
Helen Boswell-Taylor
Professor of Biology · Southern Utah University
Specializing in sharing the complexities of biology and how all living forms are connected
Ways of Knowing STEM Students Evolutionary Biology Animal Behavior Scientific Literacy
Barbara Roche Rico
Professor Emeritus and Chair of English · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
English
Terese C. Aceves
Professor and Program Co-Director · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Specialized Programs in Professional Psychology
Supporting Low-Income, Diverse Families in Special Education Using Evidence-Based Practices with Culturally and Liguistically Diverse Students Investigating Early Home Literacy Practices with Latino Families Providing Assessment and Intervention of Early Reading Skills with English Language Learners
Peter Krapp
Professor, Film & Media Studies · UC Irvine
Expertise in: Secret communications & cryptologic history; cultural memory and media history; history of computing & simulations
Media History Cultural Memory Aesthetic Communication Cryptologic History Secret Communications
Adilifu Nama
Professor of African American Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Black Representation in Film and Television afrofuturism SciFi Film Prince comics
Holly Lane
Associate Professor/Director · University of Florida
Holly Lane leads the UF Literacy Institute, which works to improve literacy outcomes for students who struggle to learn to read and write.
Teacher Preparation Reading and Literacy Phonics
Steve Przymus
Associate Professor of Educational Linguistics & Bilingual Education · Texas Christian University
Dr. Przymus uses applied linguistics to influence positive language ideologies about culturally and linguistically diverse youth.
Language Planning & Policy Assessment in Bilingual Special Education Bilingual Education Models Sociolinguistics Identity
Christopher Kaczor
Chair, Department of Philosophy · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Bioethics Ethics Positive Psychology & Spirituality Catholic Church
Bill Torgerson
Assistant Professor · St. John's University
Laughs and Lessons: Whether it's on Growing up in the 80s, Overcoming Divorce, or Learning to Write, Smiles are Guaranteed
Education Writing Digital Media Blogging Creative Writing
Marina Bettaglio
Associate Professor · University of Victoria
Dr. Bettaglio's research focuses on contemporary Spanish and Italian cultural studies with a gender perspective.
Spanish Literature Modern Languages Comparative Literature Women's Studies Gender Studies
Richard A. Wilson, Ph.D.
Gladstein Distinguished Chair of Human Rights and Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor · University of Connecticut
Dr. Wilson is an expert on hate speech and incitement on social media.
Human Rights Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Anthropology Human rights trials International Human Rights