Freda Emmons

Author and Inspirational Speaker · Flame of Healing Distribution

Compassionate speaker who sensitively shares humor amidst the serious issues of healing from abuse and trauma

Healing From Abuse Emotional Healing Writing to Inspire

Michael Dennin

Vice Provost of Teaching and Learning; Dean of Undergraduate Education; Professor of Physics · UC Irvine

Prof. Dennin is leading the evolution of teaching and learning on the college campus, and he is a top communicator of all issues of physics.

Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Condensed Matter Physics Undergraduate Education Physics Biophysics

Jeremy Larochelle

Associate Professor, Modern Languages · University of Mary Washington

Jeremy Larochelle is an Associate Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures at the University of Mary Washington.

Latin America Spanish Modern Languages Sustainability Spanish Literature

Lisa Briggs

Professor, Director of Emergency and Disaster Management · Western Carolina University

Lisa Briggs specializes in forensic based criminology with a focus on missing persons, as well as the use of scent detection K9s.

Crime and Deviance Forensic Based Criminology Criminology Missing Persons Scent Detection K9s

Dr. Patrick Dixon

Chairman · Global Cahange Ltd.

Patrick Dixon is an author and business consultant, often described as a futurist.

Connected Technologies Retirement Public Policy Work Active Ageing

Frances (Jack) Putz

Distinguished Professor · University of Florida

Frances "Jack" Putz applies science to real-world problems related to ecosystem management and conservation.

Plant Ecology Indonesian Consevation Issue Economic Botany Applied Ecology Florida Natural History

Richard Cozzens

Director of Thunderworks Innovation Center & Associate Professor of Engineering · Southern Utah University

Specializing in CATIA, civil engineering design, and aerospace manufacturing research and technology

Concurrent Enrollment Residential Building Design Aerospace Technology Curriculum Design, Delivery & Assessment 3D Solid Modeling

Toufiq Reza, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor | Biomedical and Chemical Engineering and Sciences · Florida Tech

Dr. Reza's research interests involve converting wastes to biofuels.

Biomass Conversion Waste Valorization Waste to Energy Biomaterials Biofuels

Michael Norman

Director of the San Diego Supercomputer Center and Distinguished Professor of Physics · UC San Diego

Michael Norman is author of over 300 research articles in the diverse areas of astrophysics, including star and galaxy formation.

High-Energy Astro Galaxy Formation Computational Astrophysics Cosmology Star Formation

Dave Hubbard

Founder · America's Fitness Coach®

Entertaining and unforgettable presentations that inspire audiences to improve the quality of their life!

How to Better Manage Your Body

Michele Guidone

Assistant Professor · Georgia Southern University

Dr. Guidone investigates the ecological impacts of human alterations to marine and freshwater environments

Ecology Invasive Species Marine Algae Biology Pollution

President Scott L Wyatt

President · Southern Utah University

A leader in higher education specializing in creating transformative learning experiences and achieving high-quality outcomes.

Organizational Changes in Higher Education Dual Enrollment in Higher Education Law Campaigns and Elections American National Government

Suvranu De

Department Head, Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering (MANE); Director, Center for Modeling, Simulation and Imaging for Medicine (CeMSIM); & J. Erik Jonsson ‘22 Distinguished Professor of Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Researches novel computational technology to solve challenging and high-impact problems in engineering, medicine, and biology

Haptics Computer Modeling and Simulation Virtual Surgery Health Care Technology

John Sabo

Director · Tulane ByWater Institute; Professor, Department of River-Coastal Science and Engineering, Tulane University

Sabo is an expert in river ecology and water resources.

River Food Web Ecology Fisheries Freshwater Sustainability River ecology

Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux

Chair on Truth and Reconciliation · Lakehead University

Dr. Wesley-Esquimaux's research addresses unresolved intergenerational trauma and grief primarily within the Canadian Indigenous community.

Community Development Government Community Outreach Leadership Teaching

Robert Richardson

Associate Professor · Michigan State University

An expert in ecological economics, ecosystem services, food security, and sustainability.

Natural Resource Management Writing and Editing Sustainability Food Security Rural Development

Jeffrey Andresen

Professor of Geography · Michigan State University

Weather and Agriculture Expert

Agriculture Meteorology Climatology

T.S. Harvey

Associate Professor of Anthropology · Vanderbilt University

Expert in cross-cultural doctor-patient interactions, public health communications, disaster relief and crisis management.

North America Medical Anthropology Sanitation Environmental Protection Global Public Health

Vivek Ghosal

Department Head, Economics & Virginia and Lloyd W. Rittenhouse Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Researches firm strategy related to innovation, decision-making under uncertainty, and regulatory reform, among other areas

Mergers & Acquisitions Innovation Economic Policy and Regulations Firm Strategy Antitrust Law and Economics

James Nieh

Professor, Section of Ecology, Behavior and Evolution · UC San Diego

James Nieh’s research focuses on bee communication and bee health.

Predator Hornets and Impact on Bees Honey Bees Ecology Beekeeping Pesticides