Alicia Walf
Senior Lecturer, Cognitive Science · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Neuroscientist with extensive research into body, brain, and mind relationships related to brain health, social cognition and emotions.
Brain Health Emotion Memory Neuroplasticity Well-Being
Francisco A. Villarruel
Associate Chair and Professor · Michigan State University
An expert on issues affecting Latino youth and families; Latinos in the criminal justice system
Positive Youth Development Latino Youth and Families
Holly Oxhandler, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, Associate Professor, Diana R. Garland School of Social Work · Baylor University
Social work expert in the ethical integration of clients' religion and spirituality in evidence-based mental and behavioral health treatment
Religion and Social Work Religion and Spirituality in Clinical Practice Evidence-Based Practice Process Scale Development Mental Health (primarily Anxiety and Depression)
Gaurav Jain
Assistant Professor · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Behavioral economist focused on studying how individuals make judgments and decisions in the absence of complete information.
Marketing Promotions Marketing Communication Judgment and Decision Making Consumer Choices and Behavior Behavioral Economics in Business
Manasvi Lingam, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor | Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences · Florida Tech
Dr. Lingam's research interests are primarily within the transdisciplinary areas of astrobiology.
Planetary Science Plasma Physics Astrobiology Astrophysics
Ira Moskowitz
CEO, Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute · Carnegie Mellon University
Ira Moskowitz is a seasoned executive with 30+ years of experience in initiating and sustaining world-class technologies and manufacturing.
Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Manufacturing Supply Chain Management Government Relations Robotics
Mimi Ito
Professor in Residence Informatics · UC Irvine
Mizuko Ito is a cultural anthropologist of technology use, focusing on children and youth's changing relationships to media.
Media and Communications Anthropology Children/Video Games Technology
Christof Wolf
Professor in Residence of Film and Television Production · Loyola Marymount University
School of Film and Television
Rebecca Spencer
Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Rebecca Spencer is one of the nation's leading researchers exploring the relationship between sleep and brain function.
Children and Napping Sleep and Learning Learning and Memory Children and Sleep Cognition
Steven Carnovale, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · Florida Atlantic University
Steven Carnovale is a supply chain strategist specializing in interfirm networks, risk management and global sourcing/production networks.
Supply Chain Risk Management Supply Chain Risk Propagation Network Theory Global Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Analytics
Bruno Takahashi
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Bruno Takahashi's research interests include media coverage of environmental affairs and the links between media and policy.
Risk Communication Environment Journalism Environmental Communication Science Communication Environmental Behaviors
Jo Dodds
Social Media Speaker; Small Business Online Market · Jo Dodds Online Marketing Ltd
Energetic speaker teaching the building of fruitful relationships through social media
Social Media Networking Online Marketing Success Developing Relationships
Alexandros Tsamis
Assistant Professor, School of Architecture; Graduate Program Director; Associate Director, Center for Architecture, Science, and Ecology (CASE) · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Architect focused on composite materials, building energy systems and advanced manufacturing technologies for the built environment.
Manufacturing Technologies for the Built Environment Tectonics Composite Materials Ecology Material and Energy-based Computational Design
Professor Nnenna Ifeanyi-Ajufo
Professor · Leeds Beckett
Nnenna Ifeanyi-Ajufo's teaching and research focuses primarily on Cyber governance, cyber security and governance of digital technologies.
Law Cybersecurity Human Rights Law and Technology Cybercrime
Nora Rubel
Jane and Alan Batkin Professor of Jewish Studies · University of Rochester
Rubel is an expert in Jewish studies, as well as Jewish food and holidays
Jewish Cuisine American Religions, Race and Ethnicity Jewish Holidays Jewish American Immigration Judaism
Bonnie Brayton
National Executive Director · DisAbled Women's Network (DAWN) Canada
Ms. Brayton is a strong leader in both the feminist and disability movements
Public Speaking Fundraising Event Planning Civil Rights Education
John Koch
Senior Lecturer and Director of Debate · Vanderbilt University
Expert in debate, including argumentation analysis, persuasive techniques and rhetorical theory.
Policy Debate Presidential Debate Political debate Debate Presidential Rhetoric
Sara Harris
Professor of Teaching, Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences · University of British Columbia
Sara Harris's current research explores how people learn climate science.
Science Education Climate Change Energy Systems and Public Policy University Teaching Public Speaking
Robyn Bluhm
Professor · Michigan State University
Robyn Bluhm's research and teaching focus on the intersection of neuroscience and medicine.
Elizabeth (Libby) Sharrow
Associate Professor of History and Public Policy and Director of Faculty Research, Institute for Social Science Research · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Libby Sharrow examines the ways public policy has shaped understandings of gender, race, sexuality, disability and class in U.S. politics.
Politics of College Athletics Title IX Title IX and Sports Public Policy and Disability Politics of Sex and Gender