Johannes Goebel
Founding Director, Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Serves as founding director of one of the country’s most invigorating hubs for performance
Performance Sound Installations Interactive Operas Interactive Electronics Music and Technology
Alex Leavitt
PhD Researcher · Annenberg School for Communication, University of Southern California
PhD Researcher, USC Annenberg School for Communication
Internet Social Media Technology Youth Culture
Erica Frantz
Assistant professor of political science · Michigan State University
Expert in dictatorships, autocratic rule, authoritarian politics, world conflict
Development Democratization Authoritarian Politics Conflict
Marcel Ilie
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering · Georgia Southern University
Marcel Ilie is an expert in combustion modeling, fluid dynamics, biofluids, turbomachinery, and renewable energy.
Renewable Energy Fluid Dynamics and Biofluids Combustion Modeling Turbomachinery
Renee Miller
Associate Professor, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Instructional Track · University of Rochester
Miller examines sex differences in brains and behaviors. She is author of "Cognitive Bias in Fantasy Sports."
Neurobiology Cognitive Bias Neuroscience
Laura Mersini-Houghton, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Arts and Sciences · UNC-Chapel Hill
Mersini-Houghton studies the origin of the universe, dark energy and the quantum physics of black holes.
Quantum Physics Cosmology Black Holes Dark Energy Origins of the Universe
Angela Starkweather, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs and Professor, Department of Nursing · University of Connecticut
Angela Starkweather, PhD, is an expert in symptom science, clinical trials, pain and pain mechanisms.
Omic Measures Symptom Science Biobehavioral Research Cancer Addiction
Peter Gulick, DO FACP, FIDSA, FACOI
Professor of Medicine · Michigan State University
Take care of HIV/AIDS patients as well as Hepatitis C, B patients at 3 sites in Michigan
Hepatitis C Hiv/Aids Hepatitis B
Daneal Charney, CHRL
Executive in Residence for high-growth tech companies · MaRSDD - Largest Urban Innovation Hub
Award-Winning Human Resources Leader| Growth Coach for Start-ups| Keynote Speaker on AI, Future of Work, Employee Experience.
People Analytics Hr & Talent Management global skills Employment Brand Leadership Entreprenership Startups
Joseph Hellige
Professor of Psychology · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Research Methods for Consumers Left- and Right-Handedness Human Cognition Brain Asymmetry Cognitive Neuroscience
Suzanne Smeltzer, EdD, RN
Professor; Director of the Office of Nursing Research | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University
Dr. Smeltzer, EdD, RN, ANEF, FAAN is committed to improving care for individuals with disabilities.
Healthcare for the Disabled Disability Advocacy Nursing Research Healthcare for Vulnerable Populations Nursing Education
Timothy D. Golden
Professor, Lally School of Management; Area Head of Enterprise Management and Organization · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Leading researcher on remote work, telecommuting, telework, and the relationship between technology and managerial behaviors.
Work-At-Home Virtual Teams Virtual Work Telework Telecommuting
Kara Alaimo
Associate Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations · Hofstra University
Kara Alaimo, PhD is a global public relations consultant, trainer, professor, and author.
Risk Management Global Public Relations Cross-Cultural Communication Media Theory Crisis Communication
Paige Merring, MSN, RN, CCRN
Nursing Excellence Manager · ChristianaCare
Paige Merring, MSN, RN, CCRN, NEA-BC, is the Nursing Excellence Manager at ChristianaCare.
Nursing Leadership Professional Governance Magnet
Andrew Forney
Assistant Professor of Computer Science · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Identity Mapping Decision Theory Artifical Intelligence Causal Inference Experimental Design
Bijan Zakeri
Global Technical Marketing Manager · BASF
Bijan Zakeri is a pharmaceutical industry professional with a strong business acumen, scientific expertise and technical marketing.
Drug Discovery Pharmaceutical Industry Biochemistry Protein Chemistry Biotechnology
Annalisa Enrile
Clinical Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Professor of social work at USC, training a generation of change makers; storyteller; anti-trafficking warrior; defender of women and girls.
Human Rights Anti-militarization Immigration Policy Sex Trafficking Migrant labor
Dr Daniel Fitzpatrick
Lecturer, Politics and International Relations · Aston University
Daniel Fitzpatrick's research explores theories of the state, nationalism and identity, and higher education policy and reform.
Political Party Systems Politics of Sport and Football Public Policy British Politics Regulation
Lea Deesing
Assistant City Manager, former CIO · City of Riverside
Motivate staff and spark innovation. Encourage kids to pursue STEM fields. Increase government transparency and improve cyber security.
Information Technology Innovation Leadership STEM Education Government
Don Duke, Ph.D., P.E.
Expert in water resources and pollution control · Florida Gulf Coast University
Don Duke applies science and engineering analysis to policy and management decisions.
Municipal stormwater pollution reduction Industrial stormwater pollution reduction Flood mitigation policy Water Resources Policy Water quality assessment