Curt Breneman
Dean of the School of Science; Professor; Director, Rensselaer Exploratory Center for Cheminformatics Research (RECCR) · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Specializes in the development of new molecular property descriptors and machine learning methods for physical and biochemical problems
Science Machine Learning Methods Chemical Biology Physical Organic and Computational Chemistry Chemistry
Rebecca Puhl, Ph.D.
Professor of Human Development and Family Studies · University of Connecticut
Clinical psychology expert, specializing in the study of bullying and weight stigmatization
Weight Discrimination Weight Stigma Weight-based bullying
Lynne McLandsborough
Professor of Food Science · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Lynne McLandsborough's research focuses on food safety including biofilm formation of pathogenic and spoilage organisms in food processing.
Food Safety Biofilm Formation and Removal Cleaning and Safety in the Food Industry
Nils Vesk
Innovation Architect · Future Thread
Innovation Architecture: Nils Vesk
Innovation Creativity Stress Marketing Ideation
Janice Kiecolt-Glaser
Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology, Director of the Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research | College of Medicine · The Ohio State University
Medical expert focused on the impacts of stress on metabolic response.
Psychoneuroimmunology Behavioral immunology Close relationships, inflammation, and health Stress and inflammation in cancer survivors Behavioral influences on metabolism following high-fat meals
Joseph F. Coughlin
Director, MIT AgeLab · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
You're not getting older, you're getting better! MIT's AgeLab Director explains how changing demographics will impact business & government
Aging Social Innovation Gerontology New Technology Understanding the Impact of Place On Well-Being
Shaun Hays
Speaker, Cosultant, Author, Artist · Shaun Hays Presentations
Exciting and relevant keynote speaker / world renown speed chalk artist - unforgettable!
Healthy Life Choices Overcoming Challenges Success Attitude! Motivation
Treena Wynes
Wellness Warrior · Food4Thought
Wellness Warrior, Counsellor & Author
Eating Disorders Self-Esteem Stress Management Mental Health Health and Wellness
Paul Steege, PhD
Associate Professor of History | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Paul Steege, PhD, is a go-to expert on twentieth-century Germany and researches the history of violence in everyday life.
World Cup Cold War History of Violence History of Soccer Nazi Germany
William Mougayar
Founder & CEO · Engagio
"They said what about me?" Manage your social network conversations and startup your entrepreneurial spirit with the Founder of Engagio
Entrepreneurship Startups Social Engagement Social Commenting Future of Social Web
Peter Ricchiuti
Senior Professor of Practice · Tulane University
Professor Ricchiuti is an expert in finance, investments, valuation, equity research, financial modeling and financial analysis.
Stock Market and Investments Financial Analysis Research Valuation Finance
Philip Gable
Professor, Psychological and Brain Sciences · University of Delaware
Prof. Gable has expertise in emotion and motivational science; our sense of time, and neuroscience
Emotional Theory Motivation Neuroscience Social Psychology Autism
Philippa White
Founder and CEO · TIE Leadership
I’m passionate about helping businesses become more human.
Power of Business and Leadership Leadership Leadership Development Purpose Sustainability
Elizabeth Larus
Professor, Political Science · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Larus is an expert in the politics of China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong
Political Science University Teaching Public Policy International Relations Foreign Policy
Boleslaw Szymanski
Claire and Roland Schmitt Distinguished Professor of Computer Science; Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy; Director, Network Science and Technology Center · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Specializes in network science with a current focus on social and computer networks
Computer Wireless Computation & Information Technology Computer Networks Network Science Energy and the Environment
Serdar Ozturk, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Ozturk’s interests include biotechnology, chemical engineering, surface and interfacial chemistry, microfluidics, and material science.
Characterization Biotechnology Microfluidics and Microfabrication Chemical Engineering Biomolecular Engineering
Stephen S. Fong, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Bioengineer who modifies micro-organisms to produce chemicals (e.g. from beer to fuel).
Systems Biology Synthetic Biology Evolutionary Biology Metabolic Engineering Molecular engineering
Eric Durant, Ph.D., MBA, P.E.
Professor, Program Director · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Eric Durant's research focuses on real-time audio processing with a focus on hearing aids and artificial intelligence/deep learning.
Deep Learning Audio Processing Beamforming Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering
Michael J. McClure, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | BE, Vanderbilt University | Ph.D, Virginia Commonwealth University · VCU College of Engineering
Understanding the role of extracellular matrix and mechanical forces to regulate skeletal muscle structure, function, and innervation.
Muscle aging Cell-matrix interactions Integrin-mediated signaling Myoblast fusion Regenerative rehabilitation in skeletal muscle trauma
Patrick Morin
COO · BrightHammer
The speaker even Dale Carnegie Inc. calls when the event MUST succeed! A dynamic expert that makes planners look good and audiences rave.
Creating Winning Sales Teams Innovative Competitive Strategies High Impact Selling Competitive Corporate Cultures