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