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Yseult Héjja-Brichard received her PhD in Neuroscience, Cognition, and Behaviour from Université Paul-Sabatier Toulouse, France in 2020. She subsequently completed her first postdoctoral training at the Centre for functional and evolutionary ecology (CNRS) in Montpellier, France. She is now working as a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Yseult Héjja-Brichard’s research interests lie at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience and behavioural ecology. Her work has primarily focused on understanding how the brain efficiently processes information to enable decisions and behaviours. She informs those processes using an evolutionary and ecological perspective.

US Army Corps of Engineers Research and Development Center. Experienced Researcher with a demonstrated history of laboratory experience, management experience, proposal writing, and publications in the military industry. Strong research professional skilled in DNA Sequencing, Microbiology, Water Quality, Molecular Biology, Marine Biology, and Ecology.

Robert Gmeiner is an accomplished economist with a strong background in both academic research and teaching. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Economics from Florida State University and a B.A. in Economics and Russian, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, from Wake Forest University. Currently, Dr. Gmeiner is on the faculty at Methodist University, where he teaches courses in economics and statistics. His areas of expertise include time series statistics, econometrics, macroeconomic policy, inflation, economic policy (fiscal and monetary), international trade, antitrust/competition, and economic forecasting. He has published several articles in top academic journals and has presented his research at numerous conferences and workshops. Prior to working at Methodist University, he worked for the Sunwater Institute, where he researched the economics of intellectual property rights. Gmeiner is known for his dedication to his students, rigorous and timely work, always meeting deadlines. He takes pride in distilling top-level research into actionable insights, easily understood by a non-technical audience, and his ability to make complex economic concepts accessible and engaging. Outside of his work in economics, Gmeiner enjoys gardening, long-distance running, and spending time with his family. He is also an active member of several professional organizations, including Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, and the Philadelphia Society.

Martha G. Lopez-Guerrero, Ph.D. is a highly educated and experienced scientist with a background in Genomics. She received her Ph.D. in Center for Genomic Sciences from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in 2013. During her graduate studies, she focused on understanding the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying the interaction of Rhizobium with corn and common bean. After completing her Ph.D., Dr. Lopez-Guerrero pursued a postdoctoral position at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she further honed her skills in genomics and gained experience in Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Plant sciences and, Agriculture. In addition to her research experience, Dr. Lopez-Guerrero has also presented her work at national and international conferences and has published several articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals. With her strong background in genomics and extensive research experience, Dr. Lopez-Guerrero is a valuable asset to any scientific team. She is committed to making a positive impact in the field of Plant-Sciences and plant-bacteria interactions and is continuously seeking new ways to contribute to the advancement of this important areas of research.

Experimental physicist professional with demonstrated experience providing advanced analytical techniques including Laser Ionization Spectrometry, Laser Resonance Chromatography, Accelerator Mass Spectrometry, radiation detection methods (liquid scintillators, gas ionization, semiconductor detectors), and detector arrays. Proven proficient collaborating on numerous international experiments at leading facilities, bringing comprehensive knowledge of instrumentation, data analysis, and project management. Adept at pioneering new applications while optimizing existing processes and technologies.

I am a psychologist with professional knowledge of the behavioral, social, and health sciences. Over the past twenty years, I have worked collaboratively with federal agencies, nonprofits, grantees, contractors, and community stakeholders to identify modifiable risk and protective factors for violence, and to develop and evaluate interventions that integrate behavioral strategies to prevent violence and associated injury, illness, and disease. I have significant expertise in research design, implementation, and statistical analysis including evaluation of programs for both efficacy and effectiveness. Additional unique skills include the integration of neurological, psychiatric, and behavioral data and theory into public health programs; development and administration of psychometric assessments for the purposes of evaluation at multiple levels of the social ecology; and oral and written communication of research findings via presentations at national scientific conferences and publication of research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals. In addition, I have significant experience as a consultant to government and private sector businesses. My training in clinical therapy, experience as a collegiate lecturer, and experience as expert witness have honed my communication skills, making me adept at interacting and communicating scientific and behavioral expertise to a variety of individuals and groups with varying levels of professional knowledge.

Protein Biophysics, Experimental Design, Experimental Methods Development, Instrument Design, Data Analysis, Python Programming Language, Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Circular Dichroism, Static Light Scattering, Microfluidics, Capillary Electrophoresis, Electron Microscopy, Intrinsically Disordered Proteins, Phase Separation

Melinda Haughey is a PhD student in Human Computer Interaction at the University of Washington. She is also the co-founder and CEO of Proxi, a startup that is developing a new way to interact with technology using proximity sensors. Prior to her work in HCI, she was a chemical engineer, and she holds a BS from Texas A&M University.

I bring **years of experience in experimental design, wet lab, data analysis, and problem-solving** across both **academic** and **industry settings**. My expertise extends to **project planning and budget management**, ensuring efficient execution of research and development initiatives. I am passionate about **leveraging cutting-edge technologies** to address complex challenges in **microbiology, food safety, and health sciences**. Please feel free to connect to discuss how my skills in **molecular biology, biotechnology, and food safety** can contribute to driving innovation and success in your organization!

Ariel D. Kalil is the Daniel Levin Professor of Public Policy Studies at the University of Chicago. She is a faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research and a research associate at the Population Studies Center at the University of Michigan. She is also a faculty member in the Harris School of Public Policy Studies and in the College at the University of Chicago. Kalil's research lies at the intersection of child development and public policy. She is particularly interested in the effect of early childhood interventions on health and economic outcomes in adulthood. Her work has been published in leading social science journals, including the American Economic Review, the Quarterly Journal of Economics, and the Journal of Political Economy. Kalil earned her PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor in 1996, her MA in Social Psychology from the University of Colorado System in 1993, and her BA in Psychology and French Literature from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1991.

Dr. Kim's program of research aims to identify, understand, and intervene upon the dimensions of psychological well-being (sense of purpose in life, optimism) that reduce the risk of age-related conditions. <br> Around this topic, he has given invited lectures at Universities (Harvard, U. of Penn, MIT, Columbia U.), corporations (UnitedHealth Care, IDEO, AARP, Samsung), and he’s also been invited to speak at and join the working groups of national- and international-think-tanks (United Nations, OECD, Aspen Ideas Festival, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, The Task Force for Global Health, World Government Summit, National Academy of Sciences). He’s also been recognized as one of Forbe’s 30 Under 30 in Healthcare, recipient of the American Journal of Epidemiology's Paper of the Year Award, the American Psychological Association Division 20 (Aging) Early Career Achievement Award, and an Association for Psychological Science (APS) Rising Star. His insights have been featured in the: NY Times, Atlantic, BBC News, NPR, Washington Post. His research has been cited by policy statements/guidelines formulated by the: United Nations, National Academy of Sciences, American Heart Association, the U.S. Surgeon General. Population aging is one of the most important social trends of the 21st century. In both Canada and the U.S., the # of adults aged ≥65 is projected to increase by 45%-55% in the next 15 years. As societies grapple with the rising tide of chronic conditions, healthcare costs, and long-term care costs, it is imperative to develop a science that informs a more comprehensive approach to healthy aging. Dr. Kim’s overarching goal is to substantially help improve the psychological well-being and physical health of our rapidly growing population. In pursuit of this goal, his program of research revolves around 4 interwoven questions. He studies: 1) Several dimensions of psychological well-being (sense of purpose in life, optimism) and how they relate to health outcomes. 2) The behavioral, biological, and neural mechanisms underlying the association between psychological well-being and health. 3) How an individual’s psychological well-being interacts with the surrounding environment to influence behavioral and physical health outcomes; for example, at the meso-level (dyadic dynamics in couples, neighborhood contexts, altruism/volunteering) and the macro-level (social cohesion, social and racial disparities). 4) And he partners with non-profit/healthcare companies to conduct translational research that test scalable interventions.

Public Policy, Crisis Leadership, Strategy, Survey Research, Research Design, Global Health Security, Ebola, HIV/AIDS, Data Analysis, Political Messaging, Political Perceptions, Propaganda, Higher Education Teaching, Climate Change and Security