Humanities & Social Sciences

Esteemed speakers contributing their insights into human culture, behavior, and societal development

Jonathan Fowler

Jonathan Fowler

Dr. Fowler is a practitioner and scholar in big data analytics, creator of the KDQ, and champion of a data culture of compassion and curiosity.

Dr. Fowler is a practitioner and scholar in big data analytics, creator of the KDQ, and champion of a data culture of compassion and curiosity. Show more

Madi Simcock-Brown

Madi Simcock-Brown

Passionate about sustainable software engineering and high quality code. I've spoken at JAX New York on Sustainable Coding.

Passionate about sustainable software engineering and high quality code. I've spoken at JAX New York on Sustainable Coding. Show more

Gina Maiellaro

Gina Maiellaro

Gina Maiellaro is a Teaching Professor and Associate Director for Curriculum and Instruction at the World Languages Center at Northeastern University. Her academic research explores second language acquisition, with a focus on language testing and assessment, curriculum development, Intercultural Competence, and Actor-Network Theory in language teaching. She is also the director of the AATI National Italian Exam.


Gina Maiellaro is a Teaching Professor and Associate Director for Curriculum and Instruction at the World Languages Center at Northeastern University. Her academic research explores second language acquisition, with a focus on language testing and as... Show more

Renaldy Gatan

Renaldy Gatan

Hi, you can call me Gatan. As a former IT Support Specialist turned DevOps Engineer, I’ve always been driven by the challenge of improving systems and processes. My expertise with Docker, Ansible, Prometheus, and Grafana has been crucial in my new role, where I focus on CI/CD and infrastructure automation. I’m all about making software development smoother and more efficient. Let’s talk about how we can push the boundaries of DevOps together.

Hi, you can call me Gatan. As a former IT Support Specialist turned DevOps Engineer, I’ve always been driven by the challenge of improving systems and processes. My expertise with Docker, Ansible, Prometheus, and Grafana has been crucial in my new ro... Show more

Philip Skorokhodov

Philip Skorokhodov

Philip Skorokhodov is an esteemed academic focusing on history, political science, and international relations. His research delves into historical themes like the Second World War and urban studies in cities such as Moscow and Paris. Proficient in both Russian and French, he has dedicated much of his career to educating students at various levels, from high school to college.

Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Philip began his education at Manzano Day School, later advancing to Albuquerque Academy, where he was recognized for his exceptional abilities in History and English. His academic prowess led him to Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, where he joined the Honors Program and earned a Bachelor's degree in History, minoring in Political Science. His undergraduate thesis, "Who Won the War? Teaching the Young Generation: The Case of France (1946-2008)," critically examined the French education system's approach to teaching World War II history post-Liberation.

Philip's thirst for knowledge took him to Paris for a year during his junior year through the Internships in Francophone Europe program, enriching his understanding of French culture and politics. He then pursued a Master of Arts in Social Sciences at the University of Chicago, completing a thesis on "The Second World War Debates in Russia (2000-2010): Political and Academic Obsession," analyzing the ongoing debates over the war in modern Russia. His studies covered various topics, from Latin American Civilization to Soviet History.

Continuing his academic journey, Philip enrolled in a PhD program at Arizona State University, focusing on his dissertation titled "A Tale of Two Cities: Food, Hunger and Rationing in Moscow and Paris during WWII." Although he completed all required coursework and exams and achieved ABD status, he has yet to defend his dissertation.

His research has been extensive and international in scope, including significant periods spent in historical archives in Moscow and Paris. He focused on wartime government rationing policies and their impact on urban populations. He also worked as a research assistant, gathering data on the abolition of the death penalty in France and translating important Russian documents for a biography project in New Mexico.

Philip has a rich teaching background, having designed curricula and taught courses such as Western Civilization and U.S. History at Arizona State University. He also served as an adjunct faculty member at Chandler-Gilbert Community College and taught Russian at the Arizona Academy of Math and Science. His role at the Albuquerque International Association further showcased his event planning and community engagement skills, where he coordinated educational trips abroad.

Fluent in English, Russian, and French and proficient in Spanish, Philip's love for languages has fueled his extensive travel throughout Europe, where he has explored diverse cultures and histories. Beyond his academic interests, he enjoys various outdoor activities, including skiing and hiking, and is an avid participant in cultural events like concerts and museum visits.

Philip's life is enriched at home by the companionship of his beloved corgi, Ryzhik, who provides joy and comfort through life's challenges.

Philip Skorokhodov is an esteemed academic focusing on history, political science, and international relations. His research delves into historical themes like the Second World War and urban studies in cities such as Moscow and Paris. Proficient in b... Show more

Jan-Ole Hesselberg

Jan-Ole Hesselberg

Jan-Ole Hesselberg is a Norwegian psychologist, researcher and TV host known from the TV successes "Folkeopplysningen" and "Typisk deg". He is the Chief Program Officer at the Foundation Dam, granting nearly 500 million NOK annually to health projects and research. In connection with this work, he is doing decision-making research at the University of Oslo. He is a member of the National Research Ethics Committee for Medicine and Health Sciences (NEM), and since 2017, his courses have been a part of the training of Norwegian judges. In 2022, he published the popular science book "Better Decisions".

Jan-Ole Hesselberg is a Norwegian psychologist, researcher and TV host known from the TV successes "Folkeopplysningen" and "Typisk deg". He is the Chief Program Officer at the Foundation Dam, granting nearly 500 million NOK annually to health project... Show more

Andres Cabrera

Andres Cabrera

Ingeniero en Computación que ha pasado por diferentes puestos como soporte técnico, programación web, marketing digital, y ahora UX, específicamente en investigación.

Dedica su tiempo libre en dar mentorías en Laboratoria y ADPList. Si aun así le sobre tiempo, comparte contenido en su canal de Youtube y Blog personal.

Además de conocer y escuchar opiniones del gremio de IT en comunidades, foros y redes sociales, le emociona conocer otras personas en videojuegos como World of Warcraft y League of Legends.

Ingeniero en Computación que ha pasado por diferentes puestos como soporte técnico, programación web, marketing digital, y ahora UX, específicamente en investigación. Dedica su tiempo libre en dar mentorías en Laboratoria y ADPList. Si aun así le ... Show more

Jessy Ayala

Jessy Ayala

Jessy is a PhD student at UC Irvine studying problems where software engineering meets security. In particular, Jessy is interested in investigating and addressing software supply chain security concerns from various angles. In his free time, Jessy enjoys writing music and training jiu-jitsu, and has even competed in events hosted by ADCC.

Jessy is a PhD student at UC Irvine studying problems where software engineering meets security. In particular, Jessy is interested in investigating and addressing software supply chain security concerns from various angles. In his free time, Jessy e... Show more

Predrag Šuka

Predrag Šuka

Iskusni nagrađivani fotograf, dizajner i 3D umjetnik s preko 27 godina profesionalnog iskustva. Karijeru fotoreportera započeo je sa 16 godina, a svoje iskustvo proširio je radom na nacionalnoj televiziji i radiju. Visoko obrazovanje 2009. god. završava diplomskim sveučilišnim studijem grafičke tehnologije, smjer Dizajn grafičkih proizvoda, a tijekom studija započinje karijeru educiranja unutar područja 3D tehnologije i primjenjene umjetnosti. Zadržavajući svoj profesionalni rad i aktivnosti usavršavanja, fokusira se prema multimediji i integraciji medija. Uz nastavni rad, on je autor, recezent, urednik, javni govornik, gost predavač i doktorand. Nositelj je preko 25 međunarodnih certifikata na profesionalnoj razini iz područja primjene tehnologije i alata u profesionalnih okruženjima, te preko deset međunarodnih certifikata iz područja metodologije podučavanja i prijenosa znanja. Objavljeni radovi su dominantno u sferi novih medija, ali i dizajna. Sudjelovao je u mnogobrojnim EU projektima, pa čak i u istraživanju svemira. Član je i nekoliko edukacijskih vijeća te savjetodavnih i uredničkih odbora.

Iskusni nagrađivani fotograf, dizajner i 3D umjetnik s preko 27 godina profesionalnog iskustva. Karijeru fotoreportera započeo je sa 16 godina, a svoje iskustvo proširio je radom na nacionalnoj televiziji i radiju. Visoko obrazovanje 2009. god. završ... Show more

Porntip Israsena Twishime

Porntip Israsena Twishime

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

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