Christopher M. Curtis
Professor of History · Georgia Southern University
Dr. Curtis's research focuses on 19th-century law and property rights. He is currently studying the history of church property rights.
Consolodations and Mergers The American South/British Colonialism Age of Revolution History of Common Law/Property Rights Academic Affairs
Laura Wilson
Associate Professor and Director of Safe Zone · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Wilson focuses on post-trauma functioning, particularly in survivors of sexual violence and among minoritized communities.
LGBTQ+ Minority Stress Trauma Sexual Violence Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Jan McInnis
CEO · The Work Lady
unique keynotes on using humor in business
Master of Ceremonies Humor in the Workplace Keynotes Humor writing
Erica Cochran Hameen
Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Erica Cochran Hameen's architectural experience includes over 50 educational, media and broadcast, community, and transportation facilities.
Building Performance & Diagnostics Sustainability Energy Ethics Sustainable Design
Dr Lucy Bastin
Reader, Computer Science · Aston University
Dr. Bastin specializes in spatio-temporal environmental analysis and semantic interoperability for data, models & metadata
Data Analytics Software Engineering Engineering Applied Sciences
Dan Pontefract
Senior Director, Learning & Collaboration · TELUS
Change Agent: Enterprise 2.0, Learning, Collaboration and Leadership
Social Learning Enterprise 2.0 Collaboration Leadership Culture
Tarun Chordia
R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Chaired Professor of Finance · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Chordia's research interests include empirical asset pricing and market microstructure.
Empirical Asset Pricing Market Microstructure Liquidity High Frequency Trading
David Owens
Extension Specialist - Entomology · University of Delaware
Dr. Owens works with agricultural insect pest management
Entomology
Douglas Kelley
Professor of Mechanical Engineering · University of Rochester
Douglas Kelley studies the performance of liquid metal batteries.
Mixing in Metals Casting Liquid Metal Batteries Grid-Scale Energy Storage Fluid Dynamics of the Brain's Waste Removal System Coherent Structures in Reactive Mixing
Mark Reale
Director of Interface Development · INTERSECT
Mark focuses on the Interface Engineering and Performance Optimization for products using web technologies.
Project Management Mobile Applications Web Design Web Development User Experience
Devin Hughes
Chief Inspiration Officer · Devin C. Hughes Enterprises, LLC
The Chief Inspiration Officer provides real-world strategies for real world challenges
Team Building & Leadership Overcoming Adversity Race & Ethnicity in the Workplace Bullying
Karla Saldaña Ochoa
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Karla Saldaña Ochoa investigates the interplay of artificial and human intelligence to empower creativity and social good.
AI Architectural Design Data Analysis Disaster Response Human-Centered AI
Ashok Iyer, Ph.D., PE
Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Iyer's research interests include GPS applications and neural networks
GPS Applications Neural Networks Linear and Nonlinear Control Theory Robotics for Nuclear Waste Handling
Jodi Caldwell
Executive Director, Counseling Center · Georgia Southern University
Jodi K. Caldwell is the Executive Director Sexual Assault Response Team Chair and Regent's Advisor Council of the Counseling Center.
Professional Development Women's Health Issues Psychology Counseling Multiculturalism
Patrick Payne
Assistant Professor · Western Carolina University
Patrick Payne's teaching interests include risk management and insurance, estate planning, or any other field within financial planning.
Behavioral Finance Finance Personal Financial Planning Economics Investor Behavior
Rick Relyea
Director, Darrin Fresh Water Institute; Director, Jefferson Project; & David M. Darrin ’40 Senior Endowed Chair · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Researches community ecology, ecotoxicology, phenotypic plasticity, forest inputs to wetlands, disease ecology, and invasive species
Aquatic Ecosystems Animal Disease Ecology Animal Behavior Evolution Ecology
Dustin Hahn
Associate Professor · Texas Christian University
Dr. Hahn's research examines the presence and use of production elements (such as statistics) in sports media and their effects on fans.
Sports Fanship Statistics in Media Sports Media Sport and Social Media
Gerald A. Berkowitz, Ph.D.
Professor of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture · University of Connecticut
Expert on plant genetics, plant biotechnology, GMOs and public perception of GMOs.
Plant-Water Relations Ion Channels Landscape Architecture Photosynthesis Plant Physiology
Joan Moran
Keynote Speaker · eSpeakers, Women Speakers Association, Toastmasters
Joan offers an innovative platform that builds healthy mental habits by stretching the mind at any age.
Work/Life Balance Power of Mental Stretching Decision Making/Leadersnip
Gina Jarman Hill
Associate Professor and Department Chair · Texas Christian University
Dr. Hill's interests include food security, sustainability, urban agriculture and community nutrition education.
Urban Agriculture Food Waste Hunger Food Security Sustainability