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Jason K. Eckardt is a Professor at the Brooklyn College Conservatory of Music , part of the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts. A graduate of Berklee College of Music (B.A. 1992), Columbia University (M.A. 1994, D.M.A. 1998), he co-founded contemporary music group Ensemble 21 and serves on the CUNY Graduate Center faculty. Research Focus: Composition, post-tonal theory, extended performance techniques, and music cognition Commission Recipient: Carnegie Hall, Tanglewood, Guggenheim Museum, and Fromm Foundation Recordings: Released on Albany, Mode, Tzadik, and New Focus labels His academic leadership includes awards from PSC-CUNY, American Academy of Arts and Letters, Koussevitzky Foundation, and Guggenheim Fellowship. Notable compositions like "Echoes' White Veil," "The Silenced," and "Tangled Loops" demonstrate exploration of perceptual complexity and natural self-organizing systems in music. Recent performances include collaborations with JACK Quartet, ICE, and soloists like Conrad Tao and Claire Chase. Scientific Awards include: Morton Gould Prize (ASCAP) Charles Ives Fellowship (American Academy of Arts and Letters) Bellagio Fellowship (Rockefeller Foundation) Koussevitzky Music Foundation commission Andrew Mellon Presidential Fellowship As educator , he teaches courses in advanced analysis, contemporary music, 20th-century music history, and media scoring. His creative work has been performed at major international festivals in Vienna, Tokyo, Berlin, and Melbourne, with recordings featured on Mode Records' Undersong and Tzadik Records' Subject albums.

• Composition
• Post-Tonal Theory and Analysis
• Extended Instrumental and Vocal Techniques
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Lewis M. Powell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University at Buffalo, SUNY, where he has served since August 2018 (promoted from Assistant Professor 2012–2018). His academic career includes previous roles as an Assistant Professor at Wayne State University (2011–2012) and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Southern California (2011). Research Focus: Powell specializes in Early Modern Philosophy and Philosophy of Language, with primary focus on David Hume, John Locke, Thomas Reid, and Adam Smith. His work analyzes historical frameworks for cognition, belief, and language while engaging with contemporary philosophical debates about semantics, epistemology, and metaethics. Publications & Activities: His research includes publications on Hume's theories of denial, Locke's views on propositions, and comparative analyses of Reid and Hume. He co-founded the group blog The Mod Squad and maintains a personal philosophy blog Horseless Telegraph . His teaching emphasizes structured skill development in historical philosophy.

• Early Modern Philosophy
• Philosophy of Language
• Epistemology
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Jonathan Seitz serves as Teaching Professor of History and Assistant Department Head in the Department of History at Drexel University, with affiliations to the Center for Science, Technology and Society, Center for Interdisciplinary Study, and Jewish Studies program. His office is located in 5024 MacAlister. His educational background includes: BA in Chemistry and History from Swarthmore College MA in History of Science from University of Wisconsin - Madison PhD in History of Science from University of Wisconsin - Madison Professor Seitz specializes in early modern European history (1400s-1700s), focusing on the critical intersections between science, medicine, and religion. His research examines how historical actors distinguished natural phenomena from supernatural events, particularly through analysis of Inquisition witchcraft trials and Catholic healing practices in Venice. He investigates the construction of expertise, conflicts between religious and medico-scientific authorities, and the global transformations that reshaped belief systems during this period. His publication trajectory demonstrates deepening analysis of institutional power structures - evolving from witchcraft prosecution mechanisms (2009-2011) to inquisitorial networks (2018) and finally to the professionalization of exorcists (2022). These works, grounded in Venetian and Vatican archival research, reveal persistent tensions between emerging scientific paradigms and religious traditions regarding nature, expertise, and authority. Professor Seitz mentors undergraduate and graduate researchers while directing departmental operations as Assistant Department Head. His scholarly projects have received significant grant support from the American Historical Association and Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, enabling extensive archival work in Italy. He actively contributes to Drexel's interdisciplinary initiatives through the Center for Science, Technology and Society and Center for Interdisciplinary Study, while also participating in Jewish Studies programming that complements his research on religious history.

• History of Science
• History of Medicine
• Religious History
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Joyce Mullan is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Stevens Institute of Technology. She holds a PhD in Philosophy from The New School for Social Research (2003), with earlier degrees in Philosophy and Political Science from the same institution and a BA in Political Science from San Francisco State University (1978). Her research focuses on Ancient and Enlightenment Ethical and Political Theory, emphasizing Feminist, Comparative, and non-violent approaches. Key interests include Environmental Ethics, Ecofeminism, Animal Rights, and analyses of social inequality through thinkers like Simone Weil, Judith Shklar, and Hannah Arendt. She critiques gender dynamics in classical political thought and explores how marginalized voices are represented in ancient texts like Aristophanes’ Lysistrata and Euripides’ Hecuba. Mullan has presented over 30 conference papers since 2000, addressing topics such as Thucydides’ Mytilenean Debate, Hesiod’s concepts of strife, and the intersection of non-violence with existentialist philosophy. Notable publications include works on Rousseau and Kant’s conceptions of humanity and analyses of Fanon and Gandhi’s ethical frameworks. She has received recognition for academic excellence, including multiple Dean’s List placements during her undergraduate studies. Mullan is actively involved in university service, leading initiatives like the Ethics Bowl, Pinnacle Scholar Roundtable, and Constitution Day events. She advises the Stevens Law Society and students pursuing pre-law tracks.

• Ancient Political Theory
• Enlightenment Ethics
• Feminist Philosophy
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Henry Israeli is Teaching Professor of English at Drexel University where he directs the Drexel Writing Festival and Jewish Studies program. He holds MFAs in Poetry and Playwriting from University of Iowa. Creative work includes poetry collections exploring trauma, immigration, and environmental themes, along with award-winning translations of Albanian poet Luljeta Lleshanaku. As founder of Saturnalia Books, he has published over 20 poetry collections. Publications reflect consistent engagement with cultural memory and environmental consciousness. Recent works examine modern anxiety and spiritual dimensions of human-animal relationships. Honors include: National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship Canada Council on the Arts Fellowship White Pine Press Poetry Prize (2019) Teaches creative writing and literature courses with emphasis on environmental politics and animal studies in literary contexts. Poetry and translations appear in American Poetry Review, Tin House, Grand Street, and Best American Poetry 2025.

• Contemporary Poetry
• Literary Translation
• Creative Writing
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Alex Matos Abiague is an Associate Professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wayne State University (2023–Present), previously serving as Assistant Professor (2017–2023). His academic journey includes roles as Research Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo (2016–2017), Research Scientist (2014–2016), and postdoctoral fellowships at the Max-Planck Institute (2004–2006) and University of Regensburg (2006–2014). He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (Germany) and a B.Sc. from Universidad de Oriente (Cuba). His research focuses on Theoretical and Computational Condensed Matter Physics , with emphasis on Spintronics , Topological Phases of Matter , and Quantum Devices . Notable areas include magnetic proximity effects, quantum computing applications, and two-dimensional materials. His work bridges fundamental theory with technological applications such as quantum information and nanoelectronics. Key grants include ONR-funded research on Nanoelectronics with Proximitized Materials and DOD-DARPA support for Engineering Topological States . His publications span high-impact journals like Physical Review Letters and Nature Communications , addressing topics from Majorana bound states to spin-orbit coupling effects. Teaching responsibilities include Quantum Physics, Modern Physics, and Quantum Computing courses. While no formal advisees are listed, his research collaborations suggest active mentorship in theoretical physics and materials science.

• Theoretical and Computational Condensed Matter Physics
• Spintronics
• Topological Phases of Matter
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Laura Goldstein is an Advanced Lecturer in the Department of English at Loyola University Chicago, where she has taught since 2005 and served as a lecturer since 2012. Her primary academic focus lies in Contemporary Poetry , Anti-Racist Essays , and Experimental Literature . She earned her BA from the University of Pennsylvania, an MA from Temple University, and an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Research Interests: Her work explores innovative poetic forms, Afro-futurism, and anti-racist discourse. She frequently examines digital humanities frameworks and urban cultural narratives in her writing. Publications: Goldstein's recent works include the book awesome camera (2014) and the chapbook safe wars / poet in hell (2018). Her poetry and essays have appeared in Elderly Magazine , The Denver Quarterly , and Performance Response Journal , often intersecting technology, politics, and contemporary poetics. Community Engagement: She co-curates the Red Rover Reading Series in Chicago and actively participates in the city's literary community.

• Contemporary Poetry
• Anti-Racist Essays
• Experimental Literature

Katarzyna Lecky serves as Surtz Associate Professor in the English Department at Loyola University Chicago, specializing in sixteenth- and seventeenth-century English literature through interdisciplinary lenses of intellectual history, material culture, and spatial theory. Her scholarship investigates how cheap print shaped English national identity via geographical and botanical discourses, positioning ordinary consumers as active participants in commonwealth-building. Her academic foundation includes a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, M.A. from Boston College, and Ph.D. from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Lecky's research traverses historical cartography, alternative literacies, pre-Linnaean botany, virtue ethics, and archival practices, with particular focus on how spatial politics, sensory experiences, and nativist botanical traditions constructed Englishness in Renaissance public spheres. Her seminal work Pocket Maps and Public Poetry in Renaissance England (Oxford, 2019) establishes how map-poetry constellations fostered civic engagement among everyday readers. Lecky's publication trajectory reveals consistent exploration of naturalization rhetoric, colonial spatial dynamics, and gendered power structures across canonical texts—from Spenser's Irish allegories to Milton's theological innovations. Her forthcoming projects extend this spatial-literary analysis into Mediterranean marriage politics and Cowley's botanical poetics, demonstrating how textual authority diversified through vernacular scientific discourse. Her scholarly excellence has been recognized through major fellowships: ACLS Fellowship Mellon Foundation Fellowship National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship Renaissance Society of America Fellowship Institute for Research in the Humanities Fellowship (University of Wisconsin-Madison) Folger Shakespeare Library Fellowship Huntington Library Fellowship Newberry Library Fellowship These awards have enabled extensive archival research at premier institutions, supporting her dual-book project tracing England's geographical and botanical imaginaries. While specific student mentorship isn't documented, her digital humanities contributions—particularly 'Humanizing the Interface'—reflect commitment to pedagogical innovation and critical technology engagement within academic communities.

• Early Modern English Literature
• Intellectual History
• Print Culture
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Naomi Reshotko is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Denver, affiliated with the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Her work focuses on classical Greek philosophy, particularly Plato and Aristotle, exploring their contributions to metaphysics, epistemology, and moral psychology. She has held faculty positions since 1991, chaired the Philosophy Department for twelve years, and taught at institutions like the University of Colorado-Boulder and Central Michigan University. Reshotko’s research examines the enduring influence of ancient theories on contemporary philosophy, including social constructions of race, gender, and disability. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges philosophy with dance and movement studies, reflecting her background in modern dance and yoga certification. Education includes a Ph.D. and M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1990, 1985) and a B.A. in Philosophy from the same institution (1983). She transferred from the University of Illinois-Champaign with credits in Modern Dance (1981). Professional affiliations include the American Philosophical Association and the International Plato Society. Reshotko’s research integrates ancient and modern thought, emphasizing how Plato’s and Aristotle’s ideas remain relevant in debates about perception, universals, and ethical frameworks. She critiques and contextualizes contemporary theories through a lens informed by classical philosophy, particularly in analyzing the role of 'anankê' (necessity) in Plato’s Timaeus . Her work highlights the interplay between cosmic structure and epistemological limitations in understanding Forms. Her publications address themes such as virtue ethics, the nature of beauty, and the philosophical implications of social constructions. Reshotko’s teaching spans classical philosophy, metaphysics, and ethics, with a focus on fostering critical engagement with historical and applied philosophical questions.

• Classical Greek Philosophy
• Metaphysics
• Epistemology
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Matthew Day is a Professor of Religion at Florida State University's Department of Religion, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. His work focuses on classical and contemporary social theory, using religious phenomena as an entry point to explore collective life's historical contingency. Key research areas include evolutionary taxonomies, Jacobean natural philosophy, the intersection of biblical criticism and evolutionary theory, and the medicalization of dissent in Georgian England. No educational background details are explicitly provided in the text. His research interests span interdisciplinary topics such as household debt's role in post-WWII class dynamics and the critique of essentialist categories in religious studies. His featured publication, No Bosses, No Gods , reflects his engagement with anti-essentialist frameworks and the socio-political dimensions of belief systems. No scientific awards or grants are listed. Advising records or lab affiliations are not mentioned in the provided text.

• Social Theory
• Religious Studies
• History of Science
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Professor Martin Munro is the Winthrop-King Professor of French and Francophone Studies at Florida State University, where he also directs the Winthrop-King Institute for Contemporary French and Francophone Studies. He holds a PhD from the University of Aberdeen and specializes in Francophone Caribbean literature and culture, with particular focus on Négritude, Créolité, postcolonial theory, and sound studies. His research explores themes like Haitian literature, writing disaster, and Caribbean cultural identity. His academic contributions span monographs, translations, and edited volumes including The Music of the Future (2024), Tropical Apocalypse (2015), and Different Drummers (2010). He has received prestigious awards such as the Guggenheim Fellowship (2024–25) and the French Voices Translation Award (2017). His courses at FSU include Francophone Cinema , Vodou, Race, and Revolution in Haiti , and Exile in Francophone Cultures . Education: PhD, University of Aberdeen Research Focus: Haitian literature, Caribbean postcolonialism, sound studies, and exilic writing Professional Roles: Director of Winthrop-King Institute, Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics Professor Munro’s work bridges literary analysis and cultural critique, with recent projects examining Caribbean soundscapes and environmental disasters. He collaborates internationally and has held fellowships in Belfast, Glasgow, and Cork.

• Francophone Literature
• Caribbean Culture
• Postcolonial Theory
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Anthony S. Peruma is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, where he leads the Intelligent Software Quality Assurance Research & Engineering Laboratory. His academic career combines extensive industry experience with rigorous research in software engineering. Dr. Peruma's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Computing and Information Sciences from Rochester Institute of Technology Master's in Software Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology Bachelor of Computer Applications from Bangalore University, India His primary research focuses on software code quality and program comprehension, with particular emphasis on developing tools and techniques to improve the developer experience in implementing and maintaining secure, high-quality software systems. Dr. Peruma has made significant contributions to understanding identifier naming practices, software refactoring, and test code quality, with his work frequently appearing in top-tier software engineering venues. Dr. Peruma's recent publications reveal a strong focus on program comprehension challenges in scientific programming, identifier naming quality, and the application of modern techniques like large language models to software engineering problems. His research spans empirical studies of developer practices, tool development for code quality assessment, and investigations into software maintenance challenges across various domains including mobile applications and scientific computing. Among his notable achievements are multiple best paper awards, including recognition at ICPC, ICSME, and MSR conferences. His work on 'Refactoring Debt: Myth or Reality?' received both Best Paper Award and Best Student Presentation at MSR 2022, while his research on assertion messages in test code earned the IEEE TCSE Distinguished Paper Award at ICSME 2024. Dr. Peruma actively contributes to the software engineering community through program committee service and journal reviewing. His industry experience as Software Architect, Technology Lead, and Software Engineer at Virtusa Corporation provides practical grounding for his academic research, creating a valuable bridge between theoretical advances and real-world software development challenges. He leads the Intelligent Software Quality Assurance Research & Engineering Laboratory at UH Mānoa, where his team develops innovative approaches to software quality assessment and improvement, with particular attention to developer experience and practical applicability of research findings.

• Software Code Quality
• Program Comprehension
• Software Refactoring
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Glenn 'Boomer' Trujillo is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Louisville. His research applies ancient Greek philosophy to contemporary ethical problems, with focus areas in Cynic philosophy, virtue ethics, playfulness, and theories of friendship. He works to diversify philosophy curricula and connect underserved students with academic support resources. Research explores the virtue of playfulness as essential to human flourishing, Cynic critiques of wealth and social norms, Aristotelian friendship ethics, and philosophical examinations of race. Recent work includes the book The Virtue of Playfulness: Why Happy People Are Playful (Routledge, 2024). Publications address Cynic philosophy's relevance to modern justice issues, including critiques of slavery and class inequity, alongside analyses of medical ethics and AI aesthetics. His interdisciplinary approach bridges ancient philosophy and pressing contemporary concerns.

• Ancient Greek Philosophy
• Virtue Ethics
• Cynicism
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Kenneth K. Brandt is a Professor of English at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), where he has served since 1999. He holds a Ph.D. in English from Florida State University, complemented by an M.A. and B.A. in English from Florida State University and the University of the South, respectively. His academic work centers on Jack London, American literary naturalism, and comparative studies with authors like Ernest Hemingway and Cormac McCarthy. Brandt is the Editor of The Call: The Magazine of the Jack London Society (since 2006) and Executive Coordinator of the Jack London Society (since 2014). He has guest edited special issues on Jack London and Hemingway, and contributed to documentaries about London's legacy. His research has been recognized with the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship at the Huntington Library (2005). His publications include monographs like Jack London: Writers and Their Work (2017) and co-edited volumes such as Approaches to Teaching the Works of Jack London (2015). His articles explore themes like London's Gothic elements, Darwinian influences in Martin Eden, and legal dimensions in Hemingway's fiction. He frequently engages with literary pedagogy and cultural adaptations of classic works. Brandt's academic contributions extend beyond SCAD through editorial roles, scholarly societies, and public-facing writing for outlets like Smithsonian.com. His work bridges deep literary analysis with accessible cultural commentary, emphasizing the enduring relevance of early 20th-century American authors.

• Jack London Studies
• American Literary Naturalism
• Ernest Hemingway
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Roger D. Shew is a Lecturer in the Departments of Geography and Geology and Environmental Science at the University of North Carolina Wilmington since 2000. He has also served as Lab Coordinator, developing lab manuals and training teaching assistants. His academic background includes an M.S. in Geology (1979) and M.Sci.Ed. in Science Education (1996) from the University of Houston and UNC-Chapel Hill. B.A. Earth Science (Honors) with Biology, UNC-Wilmington, 1976 M.S. Geology, UNC-Chapel Hill, 1979 M.Sci.Ed. Science Education, University of Houston, 1996 Roger’s research focuses on deepwater siliciclastic and carbonate depositional systems , with emphasis on reservoir characterization, seismic-stratigraphic analysis, and environmental studies of the North Carolina Coastal Plain. He specializes in turbidite systems, seismic stratigraphy, sedimentary petrology , and science education modules for K-12 teachers. His publications include key contributions to the AAPG Atlas of Deep-water Outcrops and field guides for national parks. His recent publications highlight deepwater reservoir analogs , coastal plain environmental studies , and interdisciplinary science education . These works integrate outcrop analysis, subsurface data, and modern analogs to address geological and environmental challenges. Scientific Awards & Recognitions: Three Best of AAPG selections Two Honorable Mentions at AAPG National Conventions Runnerup for Best Paper at Houston Geological Society Three Special Recognition Awards from Shell Oil Research Grant from the N.C. Geological Survey Included in Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities Roger has conducted professional training courses for oil companies, focusing on reservoir characterization, sedimentology, and stratigraphy. He also engages in community outreach through teacher workshops, nature trail guides, and environmental monitoring with organizations like the Nature Conservancy and Cape Fear Riverwatch.

• Geology
• Sedimentology
• Stratigraphy
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