Porntip Israsena Twishime is an Assistant Professor of Performance Studies in the Department of Theatre & Performance Studies at Kennesaw State University. She researches stories and storytelling as a mode of performance.

Porntip Israsena Twishime is an Assistant Professor of Performance Studies in the Department of Theatre & Performance Studies at Kennesaw State University. She researches stories and storytelling as a mode of performance. Show more

Computational Designer/Developer and work on projects involving 3D modeling and/or programming.
I like working on projects involving application of computational logic for design purposes at all scales.

Computational Designer/Developer and work on projects involving 3D modeling and/or programming. I like working on projects involving application of computational logic for design purposes at all scales. Show more

Mohit Bhoite works as a senior hardware engineer at Particle, where he designs and builds their flagship IoT products. He is also an avid maker who dedicates his personal time to building free-formed electronic circuit sculptures. He combines his background in electronics and robotics to create static and kinetic sculptures that convey information fetched over the internet through sound, light, and motion. These sculptures sometimes take on an anthropomorphic form thereby leading the viewer to attach personalities and emotions to them.

Mohit holds a master’s degree in Robotics from the University of Pennsylvania. He spent his time there as a research assistant at the ModLab helping build the next generation of modular robotics. Prior to this, he worked at a startup in Mumbai, India, developing robotic kits and conducting STEM focused workshops for high school and university students all across the country.

Mohit Bhoite works as a senior hardware engineer at Particle, where he designs and builds their flagship IoT products. He is also an avid maker who dedicates his personal time to building free-formed electronic circuit sculptures. He combines his bac... Show more

Dr. Kimberly Giardina is the director for the Child and Family Well-Being department with the Health and Human Services Agency. She has been in the field of child welfare for 23 years and has a Doctor of Social Work from the University of Southern California and a Master of Social Work from San Diego State University. Dr. Giardina has consulted on child welfare issues at the national, state, and local levels. She led the implementation of multiple innovative initiatives in CWS including the Title IV-E Waiver and San Diego’s practice framework, Safety Enhanced Together. She has also participated on multiple Agency wide initiatives including the development of the Future Generations Council, the Trauma Informed Systems Integration Team, and the Strong Families, Thriving Communities coalition that focused on reducing disproportionality and disparities for children/youth involved with the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. During her four years as the Child Welfare Director, Dr. Giardina has lead major systems change efforts with the completion of the 88 Working Group recommendations that were adopted by the Board of Supervisors. Dr. Giardina is leading the transformation of the child welfare system in San Diego into a child and family well-being system with the vision of improving coordination, communication and partnership between family serving organizations in San Diego to help strengthen families and communities so that fewer children experience abuse and neglect. Her passion is to improve policy and practice issues within the child welfare system so that it works best for the children and families it serves.

Dr. Kimberly Giardina is the director for the Child and Family Well-Being department with the Health and Human Services Agency. She has been in the field of child welfare for 23 years and has a Doctor of Social Work from the University of Southern Ca... Show more

Heather is an experienced professional specializing in the management and optimization of cloud and managed services for a broad range of over 600 global clients. Her extensive experience spans multiple industries, where she has excelled in enhancing client service and achieving operational excellence.

With over a decade of experience in the tech industry, Heather remains dedicated to honing her skills in team building and uplifting her colleagues. Her background in state and local government, hospitality, and retail services has equipped her with the understanding that effective management and leadership require a tailored approach.

Heather is an experienced professional specializing in the management and optimization of cloud and managed services for a broad range of over 600 global clients. Her extensive experience spans multiple industries, where she has excelled in enhancing... Show more

Dominik Fuchß has been a researcher at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology since 2020. In his research, he deals with the use of informal models such as sketches, diagrams and natural language in software development. One focus here is the use of LLMs for Traceability Link Recovery.

Dominik Fuchß has been a researcher at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology since 2020. In his research, he deals with the use of informal models such as sketches, diagrams and natural language in software development. One focus here is the use of L... Show more

Graduated in geography from the UFSJ and a postgraduate student at the same university (CAPES scholarship). She was the leader, and is now a member of the UAIGeo (Youthmappers network) and was the 2021 Young Explorer at the National Geographic Society.

Graduated in geography from the UFSJ and a postgraduate student at the same university (CAPES scholarship). She was the leader, and is now a member of the UAIGeo (Youthmappers network) and was the 2021 Young Explorer at the National Geographic Societ... Show more

Radoslav Ganev ist Politikwissenschaftler und widmet sich den Schwerpunkten Repräsentation ethnischer Minderheiten und politische Partizipation von benachteiligten Gruppen. Er begleitet das Amt des Beauftragten für Migration und Integration in München (Sendling/Westpark) und ist Vorstand der Lichterkette e.V.
Aktuell forscht er im Auftrag der Antidiskriminierungsstelle des Bundes an der Universität Vechta zu Diskriminierungserfahrungen von Studierenden. Er ist Gründer des Vereins Romanity e.V.

Radoslav Ganev ist Politikwissenschaftler und widmet sich den Schwerpunkten Repräsentation ethnischer Minderheiten und politische Partizipation von benachteiligten Gruppen. Er begleitet das Amt des Beauftragten für Migration und Integration in Münche... Show more

A lover of community, data Analyst

A lover of community, data Analyst Show more

Dr. Patricia Maani Fogelman is the Medical Director of the Department of Palliative Medicine for Mount Nittany Health/Mount Nittany Medical Center. Prior to MNMC she was System Medical Director of Palliative Care for an integrated, 5-hospital rural health system in northern Pennsylvania where key accomplishments under her leadership included: tripling of consult volume/improved reach of palliative care services across inpatient and outpatient domains, reduced length of stay, near-100% rates of advanced directive/goals of care discussion. She was the clinician leader who authored then implemented the system's COVID-19 Crisis Standards of Care Policy, Scarce Resource Algorithm and she was a frontline COVID response partner with ED and ICU teams. In addition, she recruited the clinical research protocol EXIT COVID-19 clinical trial to the organization.

Dr. Fogelman spent 12 years at Geisinger Health System, in the divisions of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine as well as Palliative Medicine and eight years before that at Columbia University Medical Center's Dept of Cardiothoracic Transplant.
At Geisinger, she launched the nation’s first Pulmonary-Palliative Clinic for advanced lung disease management and helped established a system wide Task Force for advanced illness planning. Her Pulmonary-Palliative Clinic model is now utilized at several academic advanced lung failure programs.

Dr. Fogelman is a member of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) national roundtable for Supporting and Sustaining the workforce to care for people with serious illness. She is an avid national educator and advocate for Palliative medicine and advanced lung disease, authoring numerous publications for the Oxford University Press’ Palliative Care series, co-author of the joint society taskforce for the American Thoracic Society Policy Statement - “Palliative Care Early in the Care Continuum among Patients with Respiratory Disease,” (formalized as a national ATS policy Sept 2022), Vice-chair/Society for Critical Care Medicine Clinical Policy Task Force on Guidelines for End of Life Care in ICU. She is an Assistant Professor at Columbia University and host of “Pulmonary-Palliative Care for Advanced Lung Disease,” a podcast with the American Thoracic Society. Most recently, she joined the Board of Directors for Pennsylvania Pink Zone, the breast cancer philanthropy of the Penn State Lady Lions Basketball team.

Dr. Fogelman received her BA at SUNY Geneseo, her BSN and MSN at Pace University/Pleasantville NY campus and her Doctorate at Columbia University. Her clinical interests include the intersection of Palliative and Pulmonary Medicine for advanced lung failure, dementia, & cancer related symptom management. She has been an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Columbia University for nearly 20 years and she is core faculty for the Palliative Care post graduate program. She is the winner of the 2023 Nightingale Society's DNP of The Year.

Dr. Patricia Maani Fogelman is the Medical Director of the Department of Palliative Medicine for Mount Nittany Health/Mount Nittany Medical Center. Prior to MNMC she was System Medical Director of Palliative Care for an integrated, 5-hospital rural h... Show more

Consultor de Desarrollo Organizacional.
Executive MBA y Diploma de Extensión Universitaria en Procesos y Calidad.
Certificado como Green Belt en Lean-Six Sigma, PSM I, ITIL Support & Delivery, Analista Conductual DISC , Master Practitioner en DBM, Consultor de Desarrollo de Liderazgo, Kanban Management Professional (LKU), Spiral Dynamics y Prosci.

Consultor de Desarrollo Organizacional. Executive MBA y Diploma de Extensión Universitaria en Procesos y Calidad. Certificado como Green Belt en Lean-Six Sigma, PSM I, ITIL Support & Delivery, Analista Conductual DISC , Master Practitioner en DBM, ... Show more

Alexis dedicated her career to advancing equity in education, supporting teachers, assisting families, and ensuring students receive the best possible education. Her commitment to serving others and advocating for children is evident in her roles held such as Executive Director, Deputy Chief of Programs, and School Principal, focusing on enhancing education and community engagement. In addition, Alexis has taught as an adjunct professor and provided training for educators and staff. Alexis holds a degree in Management from Baruch College and a master's degree in Ed Psych. from NYU, specializing in the Psychology of Parenthood. Additionally, she is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher, dedicated to promoting emotional wellness and mindfulness in underrepresented communities. Known for her emphasis on fostering strong community relationships and creating supportive work environments, Alexis's motto is, "Our kids and families will not get this year back; we have to do better!"

Alexis dedicated her career to advancing equity in education, supporting teachers, assisting families, and ensuring students receive the best possible education. Her commitment to serving others and advocating for children is evident in her roles hel... Show more

Katie Karppala, MSOL, PCC, BCC, is a distinguished executive leadership coach, facilitator, and organizational consultant who is the founder of Authentic Dimensions Consulting, LLC. She integrates leadership, health, wellness, business, mindfulness, and somatic coaching. Creator of the Resiliency Design Index, Katie is widely recognized for her mastery in resilience, emotional intelligence, creativity, and leadership development. Her insights and methodologies are highly sought after by leaders and organizations alike. Her clients include Fortune 500 companies, healthcare, universities, and media personalities. Katie holds a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies from Kennesaw State University and an MS in Organizational Leadership from Brenau University. Currently pursuing a Master of Divinity from Emory University's Candler School of Theology, she is certified in various coaching methodologies and in Pilates, the breathing class and paddle board yoga.

Katie Karppala, MSOL, PCC, BCC, is a distinguished executive leadership coach, facilitator, and organizational consultant who is the founder of Authentic Dimensions Consulting, LLC. She integrates leadership, health, wellness, business, mindfulness, ... Show more

Freddy is an inspirational and transformational lecturer and speaker, social-emotional learning (SEL) mentor, health and wellness trainer, educator, author, and founder of The Love No Ego Foundation.

Freddy's Love...No Ego philosophy serves as the foundation for success, strengthening the motivation needed for change, igniting intuitions, identifying and removing egotistical behaviors, minimizing stress and conflict, and facilitating value and purposeful action that enables participants to grow and perform better than their everyday pressures despite their chosen industry.

Domestically, as well as internationally, Freddy has delivered powerful, engaging, and relevant presentations, mentored, consulted, and conducted workshops for individuals, teams, and organizations, improving insight, sustainability, and resiliency.

Freddy is an inspirational and transformational lecturer and speaker, social-emotional learning (SEL) mentor, health and wellness trainer, educator, author, and founder of The Love No Ego Foundation. Freddy's Love...No Ego philosophy serves as th... Show more

Gemma Honour is a therapeutic coach, visual facilitator, consultant and speaker. She uses a fusion of visual thinking and coaching skills to enthuse and ignite change in organisations. Gemma moved into the world of Agile where she learned the power of using visuals, psychological theory and play based techniques to build great culture, aid learning of new concepts and solve tricky problems in ways that get everyone involved.

Gemma Honour is a therapeutic coach, visual facilitator, consultant and speaker. She uses a fusion of visual thinking and coaching skills to enthuse and ignite change in organisations. Gemma moved into the world of Agile where she learned the power... Show more

NCRC works with individuals across the globe to help resolve conflicts at all levels of society, through our unique training programs.

NCRC works with individuals across the globe to help resolve conflicts at all levels of society, through our unique training programs. Show more

With a background in strategic product management and marketing execution, Sam brings an organized, innovative approach to product design and outbound outreach. Sam specializes in executive leadership of end-to-end product management, including team management, agile planning, product strategy, portfolio management, collaborative design (UX and UI), and product marketing on newly launched features. Having worked directly in the insurance, healthcare, and media/HR analytics industries, he holds a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Marketing from the College of William and Mary.

With a background in strategic product management and marketing execution, Sam brings an organized, innovative approach to product design and outbound outreach. Sam specializes in executive leadership of end-to-end product management, including team ... Show more

I specialise in use of technology in legal and tax industries. Currently work as a sales engineer in a taxtech start up. Also a AI/ML teacher at a coding bootcamp

I specialise in use of technology in legal and tax industries. Currently work as a sales engineer in a taxtech start up. Also a AI/ML teacher at a coding bootcamp Show more

Sabrina Schmid-Walz ist seit 2017 akademische Mitarbeiterin am Lehrstuhl für Lehr-Lernforschung am Karlsruher Institut für Technologie. In ihrer Dissertation beschäftigt sie sich mit Übergangsprozessen im Kontext von Schule, Hochschule und Beruf.

Sabrina Schmid-Walz ist seit 2017 akademische Mitarbeiterin am Lehrstuhl für Lehr-Lernforschung am Karlsruher Institut für Technologie. In ihrer Dissertation beschäftigt sie sich mit Übergangsprozessen im Kontext von Schule, Hochschule und Beruf. Show more

Functional programmer, screenwriter and puzzle solver.

Functional programmer, screenwriter and puzzle solver. Show more

I am Parthiban Natarajan. With over 10 years of teaching/research experience, I hold an immense interest in Knowledge Graphs, Graph Theory, Algorithms, and Information Visualization. I received my Ph.D. Degree in School of Computing Sciences and Engineering from VIT University, Chennai, India, under Dr. Indra Rajasingh. Post Ph.D., I worked as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Chennai Centre. Also, Visited Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China; Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT), Beijing, China; and the University of Minnesota, USA, Skoltech (Russia) for collaborative research work.

Some of my research papers have been published in SCI-indexed journals, which include Applied Mathematics and Computation (Elsevier), Theoretical Computer Science (Elsevier), The Computer Journal (Oxford Press), Mathematics in Computer Science (Springer), and Journal of Discrete Algorithms (Elsevier). I have also presented my research work at conferences such as IWOCA 2014, CALDAM 2015, WALCOM 2021, and FAW 2022.

My passion for teaching has empowered students to grasp complex concepts and develop innovative solutions.

“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.” - Sir Albert Einstein

"Technology will never replace great teachers, but technology in the hands of great teachers can be transformational." - George Couros

I am Parthiban Natarajan. With over 10 years of teaching/research experience, I hold an immense interest in Knowledge Graphs, Graph Theory, Algorithms, and Information Visualization. I received my Ph.D. Degree in School of Computing Sciences and Engi... Show more

Solomon Leon Johnson is a driven and creative digital business developer with a passion for entrepreneurship and environmental sustainability. With over 3 years of experience, he is the founder of Slidetechn Nigeria and EcoPals Nigeria, where he combines his skills to drive business growth and promote eco-friendly practices. Solomon stays updated with the latest trends and seeks new opportunities to expand his knowledge. He is known for his strong work ethic, leadership qualities, and ability to inspire others. Overall, he is making a significant impact in Nigeria's digital business landscape.

Solomon Leon Johnson is a driven and creative digital business developer with a passion for entrepreneurship and environmental sustainability. With over 3 years of experience, he is the founder of Slidetechn Nigeria and EcoPals Nigeria, where he comb... Show more

Gregory Trzeciak has his master’s degree in Education from the University of Florida. He has 9 years of teaching experience in high school, college level, and summer programs where he was recognized as a top educator and leader in interactive education. As a trainer at Pragmatic Works, his primary goal is to help individuals gain confidence in using Power BI and the Power Platform. While not in the office, he enjoys fantasy football, walking his dog, and running half-marathons!

Gregory Trzeciak has his master’s degree in Education from the University of Florida. He has 9 years of teaching experience in high school, college level, and summer programs where he was recognized as a top educator and leader in interactive educati... Show more

Mestre e Doutor em Ciência da Informação e Especialista em Comportamento Organizacional e Gestão de Pessoas, Certified Scrum Master (CSM) e analista DISC, André Valença trabalhou por 30 anos no Banco do Brasil, dos quais dez como gestor de equipes.

No BB liderou o projeto de construção do sistema interno de Assinatura Eletrônica de Documentos (AED) e a primeira versão do Portal de Governança da instituição.

Além de sócio do Instituto de Gestão Estratégica e Tecnologia (InGT), atua como professor da Escola Nacional de Administração Pública (Enap) e do Instituto Brasileiro de Ensino, Desenvolvimento e Pesquisa (IDP).

A partir dos seus estudos e da experiência como gestor, escreveu o livro Gestão de Equipes: Manual de Boas Práticas, em que aborda, de forma prática e objetiva, dez aspectos do relacionamento entre gestor e equipe.

Apaixonado por gestão de pessoas, dedica-se a estudar os processos de motivação e engajamento de colaboradores e como a liderança pode influenciá-los positivamente.

Mestre e Doutor em Ciência da Informação e Especialista em Comportamento Organizacional e Gestão de Pessoas, Certified Scrum Master (CSM) e analista DISC, André Valença trabalhou por 30 anos no Banco do Brasil, dos quais dez como gestor de equipes. ... Show more

Aidan Lakshman is a PhD Candidate in Biomedical Informatics at the University of Pittsburgh. His dissertation focuses on developing tools for large-scale comparative genomics. He is expected to graduate in May 2025 and is actively searching for employment opportunities.

Aidan is an author of the `SynExtend` and `froth` packages, and is a contributor to `Biostrings`. In his free time, he plays jazz in Pittsburgh, learns about retro computing, builds mechanical keyboards, and hikes.

Aidan Lakshman is a PhD Candidate in Biomedical Informatics at the University of Pittsburgh. His dissertation focuses on developing tools for large-scale comparative genomics. He is expected to graduate in May 2025 and is actively searching for emplo... Show more

Isabel Hoffmann ist Doktorandin und Projektmitarbeiterin am Institut für Deutsch als Fremdsprache der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München und ehem. Promotionsstipendiatin der Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes. Sie forscht zum Thema „XR-Technologien und Embodiment als hochaktuelle Paradigmen in der Sprachlehre“. Sie arbeitet als Referentin für das DAAD-Projekt Dhoch3 und ist seit 2022 in außeruniversitären Projekten für unterschiedliche Bildungsinstitutionen als wissenschaftliche Beraterin mit Schwerpunkt „XR & sprachsensibler Fachunterricht“ tätig.

Isabel Hoffmann ist Doktorandin und Projektmitarbeiterin am Institut für Deutsch als Fremdsprache der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München und ehem. Promotionsstipendiatin der Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes. Sie forscht zum Thema „XR-Technolo... Show more

Dr. Toni Shub is an Affiliate Professor of Teaching & Learning in the Simmons School of Education and Human Development at Southern Methodist University since 2023. She is excited to engage in research activities including joint pursuits with SMU faculty and work toward collaborative presentations and grant proposals in the areas of K-12 professional learning, continuous improvement, data-informed decision making, gathering and using whole-child data including student voice to inform instruction, evidence-based instruction, AI-enabled education technology, instructional coaching, co-design, and learning sciences. As an affiliate faculty member of the department, she looks forward to engaging in academic endeavors that further the mission of the department and program.

Dr. Shub is the CEO of QoreInsights, Inc. and Pathways for Learning Products. She is leading the innovation and development of the Classroom Education Plan (CEP), an AI-enhanced tool designed to place real-time, research-driven data directly into educators' hands. Leveraging cutting-edge decision-intelligence models, CEP offers customized strategies derived from analysis of comprehensive, real-time classroom data. This innovation ensures that instruction is not only responsive but also adaptive to the holistic needs of every student, teacher, coach and administrator. By focusing on the "whole child," the CEP transcends traditional academic metrics, championing a more comprehensive and equitable understanding of students' current needs, as well as the impact of evidence-based instructional strategies through easy to implement and monitor continuous improvement cycles. She is also the developer of the patented Grotto Grip® and RediSpace® Notebook Paper, which are currently distributed internationally.

In addition, as an Early Learning Consultant from 2007-2016, she developed the Mead® Writing Fundamentals line, which were distributed in mass market in stores such as Target and Wal-Mart. From 1998-2018, Toni owned and operated a pediatric occupational therapy clinic. She is an international speaker focusing on high-impact factors and strategies for teaching and learning, and mitigating bias in AI-powered EdTech.

Dr. Toni Shub is an Affiliate Professor of Teaching & Learning in the Simmons School of Education and Human Development at Southern Methodist University since 2023. She is excited to engage in research activities including joint pursuits with SMU fac... Show more

Rob J Hyndman FAA FASSA is a Professor of Statistics in the Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics at Monash University, and an elected Fellow of both the Australian Academy of Science and the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia. Author of over 200 research papers and 5 books, he has won many awards, including the Moran medal from the Australian Academy of Science, the Pitman medal from the Statistical Society of Australia, along with awards for his research, teaching, consulting and graduate supervision.

Rob J Hyndman FAA FASSA is a Professor of Statistics in the Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics at Monash University, and an elected Fellow of both the Australian Academy of Science and the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia. Auth... Show more

Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter

Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter Show more