Alison Barth

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Maxwell H. and Gloria C. Connan Professor in the Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Neuroscience Institute

Neuroscience

Claire Davies

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Mechanical and Materials Engineering · Queen's University

My primary research goal focuses on increasing independence of people with disabilities

Biomaterials Motion Analysis Assistive Technology Increasing Independence of People with Disabilities Universal Design

Michael Perfit

Distinguished Professor · University of Florida

Michael Perfit’s research focuses on the petrogenesis of mid-ocean ridge basalts, island arc lavas and oceanic spreading centers.

Volcanology Marine Geology Geochemistry Mid-Ocean Ridge Spreading Centers and Seamounts

Casey O'Donnell

Associate Professor of Media and Information · Michigan State University

Casey O'Donnell's research examines the creative collaborative work of video game design and development.

Software Engineering Computers and Society Science and technology studies Game Studies Anthropology

Jeffrey Busse

Professor of Finance · Goizueta Business School

Investments Mutual Funds Hedge Funds

Douglas Schmidt

Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Computer Science · Vanderbilt University

Expert in mobile cloud computing, cyber-physical systems, information technology and data privacy.

Computer Science Risk and Reliability Big Data Digital Learning Cyber-Physical Systems

Marlene Neill, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Journalism, Public Relations and New Media · Baylor University

Professor Neill's research interests include internal communication, public relations management and ethics

Ethics in Advertising Ethics in Public Relations Strategic Communication Research Public Relations Ethics Public Relations Management

Lindsay Tedds

Associate Professor · University of Victoria

Associate Professor of economics with expertise in the design and implementation of tax policy.

Underground Economy Tax Avoidance Tax and Budget Policy Tax Second-hand Economy

Alexander A. Khalessi

Chair of Neurosurgery, Associate Professor of Surgery and Neurosciences · UC San Diego

Dr. Alexander Khalessi specializes in cranial and endovascular neurosurgery.

Cerebrovascular Accident Spontaneous Intracranial Hemorrhage and Endoscopic Evaluation Neurological Oncology Neurotrauma Intracranial Aneurysms

Leo Chavez

Distinguished Professor Anthropology · UC Irvine

Professor Chavez began his academic career as a Latin Americanist and has been working on transnational migration since the 1980s.

Media Representations Transnational Migration Immigration Latin America Medical Care

Nicholas Vargas

Associate Professor · University of Florida

Nicholas Vargas’ research is driven by questions about racialization and racial boundaries.

Racial Classification Racial Stratification Interpersonal Networks Latin American Studies Immigration

Jesmyn Ward

Professor · Tulane University

Critically acclaimed author Jesmyn Ward is a two-time National Book Award Winner and professor of creative writing.

Communication English Creative Writing Media Studies

Patricia Bricker

Professor, CEAP Associate Dean for Academic Affairs · Western Carolina University

Patricia Bricker's primary areas of expertise are science education and teacher professional development.

Elementary Education Teacher Professional Development STEM Education Science and Literacy Community Engagement Projects

Michelle Grimes

Assistant Professor of Child Clinical Psychology · Southern Utah University

A licensed psychologist specializing in clinical child psychology, principles of phycological assessment, and sibling conflict resolution

Caffeine and Depression Sibling Conflict Resolution Teaching Parents to Code Child Behavior Sibling Conflict School Concerns

Kate Johnson

Chaplain · Queen's University

Kate Johnson is a believer in the value of interfaith dialogue and community-building to bring people together.

Interfaith Dialogue Community Building Community Outreach Nonprofits Higher Education

Messod Daniel Beneish

Professor of Accounting · Indiana University, Kelley School of Business

Messod D. Beneish’s professional interests include detecting financial statement fraud, mergers and acquisitions, and financial distress.

Financial Distress Accounting Financial Statement Fraud Mergers and Acquisitions Economics

Dawn Wesson

Associate Professor · Tulane University

Professor Wesson is a national expert in vector-borne diseases spread by mosquitoes.

Zika Virus Chagas Disease Mosquito-Borne Viruses West Nile Virus Medical Entomology

Erin E. Boh, MD

Joseph Chastain Endowed Chair of Clinical Dermatology, Professor & Chairman · Tulane University

Dr. Boh focuses on phototherapy, psoriasis, lymphomas, cosmetic dermatology, sclerotherapy, skin cancers and aging skin.

Skin Cancer Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Dermatology Lymphoma Photobiology

Morton Schapiro

President · Northwestern University

Named the 16th president of Northwestern University with an extensive background in economics

Assessment and Accountability in Higher Education Opportunity in American Higher Education Aligning Athletics and Academic Values The Promise and Perils of Universal Higher Education Global Issues in Higher Education

Gabriel Donleavy

Professor of Accounting · UWS Business School

Wit, insight and passion on business ethics issues, on the facts behind the spin and on the power of postive cynicism in current work and ho

Leadership Without the Habit of Lying The Art of Validation Resolving Knotty Problems With Kabbalistic Analysis Making Worklife More Interesting