Daniel Wesson

Associate Professor · University of Florida

Daniel Wesson is an expert in the sense of smell and how the brain processes sensory information.

Addiction Brain Function Electronic Cigarettes Sensory Processing Smell, Learning & Memory

Ian McDonald

Lecturer of Theatre Arts · Loyola Marymount University

College of Communication and Fine Arts

Non-Fiction Writing Screenwriting Playwriting Directing

Gloria Calderon Kellett

Lecturer in Screenwriting and Lecturer of Theatre Arts · Loyola Marymount University

School of Film and Television, College of Communication and Fine Arts

Television Writing Playwriting Acting

Jennifer Burney

Associate Professor of Environmental Science · UC San Diego

Jennifer Burney's research focuses on simultaneously achieving global food security and mitigating climate change.

Climate Impacts on Agriculture Science Energy Poverty Global Food Security Short-Lived Climate Pollutants

Sarah Mednick

Associate Professor Cognitive Science · UC Irvine

Dr. Sara C. Mednick is Associate Professor of Psychology and author of the book, Take a Nap! Change your life.

Memory Consolidation Aging Sleep Pharmacology Cognitive Science

John E. Speich, Ph.D.

Acting Chair, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Engineering and program development expert with research focused on bladder biomechanics and robotics

Cooperative Education Engineering Education Mechanical Engineering Robotics Medical Devices

Cristina Della Coletta

Dean, Division of Arts and Humanities · UC San Diego

Cristina Della Colletta focuses on arts and humanities in higher education, historical fiction, Italian studies and cultural studies.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Women's Studies Film Adaptation Historical Fiction Italian Cinema

Sarah Douglas

Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies · Michigan State University

Expertise in early childhood special education, augmentative and alternative communication, and paraeducators

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Developmental Disabilities Early Intervention Autism Early Childhood Special Education

Jonathan McGavock

Associate Professor and CIHR Applied Health Chair · Diabetes Canada

Dr. McGavock’s research program is focused the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes in youth

Prevention & Management of Type 2 Diabetes Human Physiology Improving Metabolic Control Prevention of Obesity Diabetes in Aboriginal Populations

Gabriel McIntyre

Game Design Instructor / Gamification Consultant · The Game Beyond

Learn award winning game design from a master. Professor, Artist, Game Designer and Dudeist Priest.

Gamification Innovation Game Design

William Schmidt

University Distinguished Professor of Education and Statistics · Michigan State University

Professor Schmidt's research focuses on policy issues related to K-12 math education and the effects of curriculum on academic achievement

Opportunity to Learn Mathematics Assessment and Psychometrics International Mathematics Education Studies Statistics Educational Policy

Peter Blacklow

President, WorldWinner and Executive Vice President, GSN Digital · GSN

Don't roll the dice with your conference speakers! Cash in with this digital gaming industry expert and mentor to internet-enabled startups

Online Gaming

Kathy Archer

Leadership Development Coach · Silver River Coaching

Growing Courage & Confidence in Women Leaders

Women's Leadership Confidence and Courage Courage Building Workshops Confidence Building Work-Life

Steven Matson, Ph.D.

Dean, The Graduate School, Professor, Biology · UNC at Chapel Hill

Dean, The Graduate School, Professor, Biology Department

Biology Cells Genetics Molecular Biology Graduate Education

J. Tony Oliver

Dean of College of Health Sciences · Southern Utah University

Specializing in higher education administration, sport administration and physical education.

Study Abroad Higher Education Administration High School Athletics Sport Law Sports Marketing

Aaron McCright

Professor and Chairperson, College of Social Science/Lyman Briggs College · Michigan State University

Dr. McCright specializes in environmental sociology, sociology of science and technology, and social movements.

Political Polarization Values and Sciences Climate Change Politics Climate Change Climate Change Denial

Andrea Kirkwood

Associate Professor · University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Aquatic Ecology | Algae | Water Research | Water Quality | Water Pollution | Invasive Species | Environmental Microbiology

Aquatic Ecology Aquatic Invasive Species Algae algal blooms blue-green algae

Thomas Greaney

Visiting Professor · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: greaney@uchastings.edu

Health Policy Antitrust Law Health Law Affordable Care Act (Aca)

Muneeza Sheikh

Partner · Levitt LLP

Muneeza Sheikh practices in the area of labour and employment law

Canadian Politics Diversity Engagement in the Workplace Human Rights in Canada Labour Law in Canada Employment Law in Canada

Nigel Raab

Professor of History · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Theories of Civil Society Habermas 19th Century Russia Urban History Global Encounters