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
Leni Schwendinger
Owner/Principal · Leni Schwendinger Light Projects, NightSeeing™
"Fun, moving, exciting! Is how I would describe Leni's Talk and LightWalk."
Urban Nights Lighting Nighttime Environment Cities Design
Manasvi Lingam, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor | Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences · Florida Tech
Dr. Lingam's research interests are primarily within the transdisciplinary areas of astrobiology.
Planetary Science Plasma Physics Astrobiology Astrophysics
Christopher Hansen, M.F.A.
Chair of the Department of Film and Digital Media · Baylor University
Digital media expert and filmmaker, working on new feature and short projects
Mass Communication Screenwriting Postproduction Film & Video Directing Field Production
Lera Boroditsky
Associate Professor of Cognitive Science · UC San Diego
Lera Boroditsky's research focuses on the relationships between mind, world and language.
Linguistic Relativity Cognitive Psychology Linguistics Language and Cognition Cultural & Linguistic Diversity
Lynette Young
Founder · Purple Stripe Productions
Social & Marketing Technology ★ Business Entrepreneur Empowerment
Social Media & Branding Marketing Technologies Smb Technology Trends Women and Entrepreneurship Women in Business
Alison Coil
Professor · UC San Diego
Alison Coil specializes in observational astrophysics, galaxy evolution, observational cosmology, and large-scale structure
Observational Cosmology Observational Astrophysics Astrophysics Galaxy Evolution
Sarah Jane Pell, Ph.D.
Co-Chair ETTAS · Aquabatics Research Team initiative ARTi
Topical Team: Arts & Science at European Space Agency
Live Art Life Support Commercial Diving
Robert Taylor, Ph.D.
Dean | College of Psychology and Liberal Arts · Florida Tech
Dr. Taylor's research focuses on 19th- and 20th-century America, the American South, U.S. military history, and 20th-century Europe.
History of the Space Age Florida's Governors D-Day American Military Leadership Civil War
Peter Platzer
CEO · Nanosatisfi
CEO at Nanosatisfi, a visionary space exploration company
The Coming Revolution in the Satellite Industry Entrepreneurship in Europe and the Us Disruptive Innovation On the Example of the Space Industry
Jennifer Rea
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Jennifer A. Rea’s research explores the intersections between ancient Rome and modern science fiction and fantasy.
Reception Studies: Science Fiction and Fantasy Augustan Age Rome Daily Life in Ancient Rome
Mark Schrutt
Strategic Advisor, Public Sector & Innovation Research · International Data Corporation (IDC)
Mark has recently changed roles at IDC Canada and is now a Strategic Advisor for Public Sector & Innovation Research
Outsourcing Enterprise Applications Cloud Services Data centres ICT Trends & analysis
Adilifu Nama
Professor of African American Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Astro-Blackness American Pop Culture Race Film comics
Jeremy Quastel
Professor · University of Toronto, Department of Mathematics
Jeremy Quastel researches probability, stochastic processes, and partial differential equations.
Probability Stochastic Processes Partial Differantial Equations
Richard Campanella
Associate Dean for Research, Senior Professor of Practice - Architecture and Geography · Tulane University
Richard Campanella's research integrates mapping and spatial analyses with architecture, social science and the humanities.
Geographic Information Systems Architecture Urbanism Geography Human Settlements
Henry J. Donahue, Ph.D.
Alice T. and William H. Goodwin, Jr. Chair, Department of Biomedical Engineering; BS, San Diego State University; Ph.D. UC Santa Barbara · VCU College of Engineering
Bone, mechanobiology, regenerative medicine, effects of space travel on bone and muscle, gap junctions, osteoblast, osteocyte, osteoclast
Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering Musculoskeletal Mechanobiology Space Biology and Bioengineering
Philip La Duke
Safety Iconoclast & Culture Transformation Architect · ERM
One of the most informative, entertaining, and engaging speakers you're likely to ever find
Talent & Gamification Talent Management Cross generational training and management Planning Corporate Culture
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
Jennifer L. Eich
Professor of Modern Languages and Literature - Spanish · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Colonial Spanish-American Conventual Writings 19th-Century and Contemporary Mexican Narratives and Poetry Latin American and Latina/O Women Writers