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Paúl Pauca
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Pauca has combined his professional research and personal passion to improve the lives of people all over the world.
Expert Areas: Hyperspectral and LiDAR image analysis | Human-computer interfaces for disabilities | Mobile and pervasive devices | Computer Science Education | STEM and entrepreneurship | Pitt Hopkins Syndrome | Non-profit organization development | Parenting a Child with Special Needs
Jennifer Priem
Associate Professor of Communication
Preim’s research focuses on connecting supportive interactions with cortisol recovery following a stressful experience.
Expert Areas: Dyadic stress and coping | Emotional support | Features of supportive communication | Physiological responses to supportive communications | Stress recovery | Emotional recovery
Mark Rabil, J.D.
Director of Innocence and Justice Clinic
Rabil is an experienced advocate for the wrongfully convicted whose work led to the release and exoneration of Darryl Hunt.
Expert Areas: Trial Advocacy | Criminal Procedure | Litigation | Criminal Law | Wrongful Convictions | Innocence and Justice | Criminal Justice | Incarceration | Social Justice | Capital Defender | Racial Justice | Criminal Investigation
Randall Rogan
Professor of Communication
Rogan is an internationally recognized expert on both international and domestic terrorism and hostage negotiation.
Expert Areas: Interpersonal Communication | Counterterrorism | Crisis Negotiation | Communication and Conflict | Author Identification | Hostage Negotiations | Terrorism
Sidney Shapiro
Professor of Law
Shapiro uses his expertise in administrative procedure to explain how and why politics, policy, and law impact regulatory decision-making.
Expert Areas: Crisis Management | Risk Regulation | Public Law | OSHA | Government Regulation | Energy Law | Administrative Law | Administrative Procedure | Regulatory Policy | Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill | Environmental Law | Health and Safety Protections | Occupational Safety and Health Administration | Regulation | Safety Recalls
Peter Siavelis
Professor of Political Science & Director of the Latin American and Latino Studies Program
Siavelis' research currently focuses on electoral politics in Latin America, specifically candidate selection.
Expert Areas: Latin American Politics | Political Recruitment and Candidate Selection | U.S. Immigration | International Political Economy | Interamerican Relations | Democratic Institutional Design
Miles Silman
Director of the Center for Energy, Environment and Sustainability and Professor of Biology
Silman has been a leader in the sustainability movement since beginning his doctoral research more than 20 years ago.
Expert Areas: Tropical Ecology | Tropical Biodiversity | Community Ecology | Plant Evolution | Plant Ecology | Techniques in Mathematical Biology | Advanced Ecology | Sustainability | Climate Change
Robin Simon
Professor of Sociology
Simon has conducted groundbreaking research regarding the impact of parenthood on adults’ happiness and health.
Expert Areas: Social Relationships and Health | Parenthood and Happiness | Gender Emotion and Mental Health | Women and Depression | Romantic Relationships
Joseph Soares
Professor of Sociology
Soares is a driving force behind the national movement to rethink college admissions and adopt test-optional admissions policies.
Expert Areas: Sociology | Standardized Tests | National Educational Policies | Social Discrimination | Privilege in Society | Societal Trends
Patrick Sullivan
Director, Strategic Projects
Sullivan supports students in their internship search & coaches them on getting the most from their experiences.
Expert Areas: Job Hunting | Networking | Career Development | Personal Development | Higher Education | Employment Trends | Hiring Trends | Internships | Interview Preparation
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