Anna Erickson
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Dr. Erickson's research focuses on advanced nuclear reactor design and nuclear security and nonproliferation.
Non-Prolilferation Radiation Detection Nuclear Security
Douglas Nelson, P.E.
Assistant Professor, Chair Servant Leadership · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Douglas Nelson's areas of focus are in architectural engineering and civil engineering.
Applied Engineering Ethics Architectural Engineering Plumbing Engineering Civil Engineering Water Treatment
Lynn Vartan
Professor of Music / Director of APEX Event Series · Southern Utah University
Known for her dynamic athleticism and exciting energy on stage, Dr. Vartan brings that same passion for music into her classroom.
Percussion Music Drumline Conducting Percussion Pedagogy
Brandi Simonsen, Ph.D.
Professor of Educational Psychology, Co-Director of Center for Behavioral Education and Research · University of Connecticut
Professor Simonsen is an expert in school, classroom, and student positive behavioral interventions and supports.
School Discipline Student Behavior Seclusion Behavioral Intervention Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
Catherine Taylor
Associate Professor · Tulane University
Cathy Taylor is one of the nation's leading experts on the harmful effects of spanking as a form of discipline for children.
family violence Spanking Child Maltreatment Violence Prevention Social Norms
Allan Havis
Professor of Playwriting and Department Chair · UC San Diego
The Department of Theatre and Dance chair, Allan Havis is a playwright and novelist, and researches American cult cinema
Arts in Higher Education American and Contemporary Literature Fiction Writing Theater Playwriting
April M. Zeoli
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice · Michigan State University
An expert on domestic violence, homicide, gun policy, and the intersection of public health and criminal justice
Policy Analysis Homicide Domestic Violence Gun Policy
Steven Fox, MD, MSc
Research Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical and Health Economics · USC School of Pharmacy
Steven Fox is an expert on methods to improve health outcomes through innovative use of data.
Health Outcomes Public Health Internal Medicine Pediatrics Quantitative Policy Analysis
Wendy A. Clark, DDS, MS
Assistant Professor, Restorative Sciences, Division of Prosthodontics · UNC-Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
Dr. Clark is an expert in general and prosthodontic dentistry (dentures, implants and veneers).
Prosthodontics Dentures Veneers General Dentistry Dental Implants
Rob Moore
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Rob Moore analyzes digital learning ecologies, such as massive open online courses, to identify innovative ways to improve learner outcomes.
Machine Learning STEM Education Digital Learning Ecologies Adult Education Massive Open Online Courses
Frank Felker
Founder & President · Digital Media Positioning
Highly-reviewed speaker with scores of presentations to business groups nationwide on entrepreneurship, digital marketing & direct sales.
Sales Marketing Entrepreneurship Social Media Digital Publishing
John Emberger, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, CPHQ
Director of Respiratory Care · ChristianaCare
John Emberger is the respiratory therapist and the critical care coordinator for ChristianaCare’s Respiratory Department.
Respiratory Care Critical Care Mechanical Ventilation
Yu-kai Chou
CEO · RewardMe
Rated a Top 20 Gamification Guru. Regular Speaker/Lecturer at Stanford, Google etc on Gamification and Social Media.
Restaurant and Retail Marketing Gamification
Fatimah Tuggar
Artist & Assistant Professor of Contemporary Issues of Representation · OCAD University
artist working with technology as both medium and subject to address issues of social and environmental justice
Art and Creativity Art Education Art & Technology Installation Art Sculpture
Rebecca West
Owner, Designer · Rivalee Design
Enthusiastic speaker motivating women to embrace change in their homes and in their lives.
Women Nesting Sanctuary Fear Divorce
Lou Russell
CEO / Queen / Learning Facilitator · Russell Martin & Associates
As a sought-after international speaker to leaders, Lou blends her humorous stories with her engaging on-the-ground experience to customize
Project Management for Scalability Eq for Project Decision Making Success Leading Unruly Project Teams Focused Performance
Yanxiao Zhao, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Zhao specializes in wireless networking, Internet of things and cyber security.
Wireless Communications and Networks Wireless Energy Harvesting Systems Wearable sensors for healthcare Internet of Things (IoT) Cyber Security
Bjoern Hamberger
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry · Michigan State University
Hamberger's research focuses on the discovery of plant pathways for bioactive diterpenoids found in medicinal plant species.
Synthetic Biology Plant Specialized Metabolites Terpenes
Karen Ward
Founder + Managing Partner · Curiosity Inc.
Dynamic speaker that connects the power and importance of curiosity to leadership, innovation and growth.
The Curiosity Crisis: the Truth About A World Without Wonder Curiosity as the Engine of Growth
G Philip (Phil) Robertson
University Distinguished Professor · Michigan State University
Agriculture and climate change (particularly mitigation strategies), bioenergy sustainability, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Soil Carbon Dynamics Climate Change Mitigation Greenhouse Gas Fluxes from Agriculture Climate change and agriculture Bioenergy Sustainability