{"id":1736,"date":"2018-08-16T10:21:46","date_gmt":"2018-08-16T14:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/about\/?page_id=1736"},"modified":"2025-03-03T14:56:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T19:56:34","slug":"speaker-listing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/about\/speaker-listing\/","title":{"rendered":"Speaker Listing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Mirta Barrea-Marlys, Ph.D.<\/h2>

She is a specialist in world language acquisition and pedagogy. She is associate professor of Spanish and chair of the\u00a0 Department of Foreign Language Studies. She received a Ph.D. in Romance Languages from the University of Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong>Dr. Barea-Marlys can speak on the following topics: Spanish and Italian Language, Literature and Linguistics, Medieval and Golden Age Spanish Theater, Latin American Colonial Theater, and Latin American women writers.<\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/p>

Recommended Audience(s): Community Groups<\/em><\/p>

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Stanley Blair, Ph.D.<\/h2>

He received a Ph.D. from Duke University.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong>Dr. Blair can speak on the following topics: New Jersey literature, literary history and folklore, late 19th – early 20th century American literature, writing\/rhetoric, creative writing\/literary magazines.<\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/p>

Recommended Audience(s): Community Groups, High School<\/em><\/p>

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Kristin Bluemel, Ph.D.<\/h2>

She is the Wayne D. McMurray Chair in the Humanities. She received a Ph.D. from Rutgers University.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong>Dr. Bluemel can speak on the following topics: British literature and culture (1914 – 1945), British literature of World War, and George Orwell, Anti-Semitism in 20th century Britain, 20th century British women writers, contemporary literary criticism and theory.<\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/p>

Presentation(s):<\/h3>
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Children’s Literature<\/h4>

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John Buzza, M.A.<\/h2>

He worked in the restaurant business for 30 years and now teaching full time.\u00a0 <\/span>He holds a M.A. from University of Phoenix.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong>He can speak on entrepreneurship. <\/span><\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> Leon Hess Business School<\/p>

Presentation(s):<\/h3>
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The Alternative to Corporate America<\/h4>

A lecture for the individual that wants to open up his own business.<\/p>\n

Recommended Audience(s): High School, College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Kenneth Campbell, Ph.D.<\/h2>

Dr. Campbell holds a Ph.D. in history from the University of Delaware, and has taught, researched, written, and thought about the history of the British Isles for more than thirty years.<\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong>Dr. Campbell can speak on the following topics: Ireland\u2019s history, western civilization, history of the British Isles, medieval and early modern Europe. He also has a special interest in the Beatles, on which he has taught a seminar for first-year students at Monmouth since 2010.<\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/p>

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John Comiskey, M.A.<\/h2>

He oversees the Homeland Security degree program at Monmouth University and is a retired member of the New York City Police Department. His most recent assignment included borough and citywide counterterrorism operations including the UN General Assembly and U.S. Tennis Open. John is also a retired member of the United States Coast Guard Reserve where he served as an intelligence specialist at Sector New York and Dam Neck, Virginia. He is the author of \u201cUSCG, Sector New York’s 2010 Intelligence Preparation of the Maritime Domain.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong>John Comiskey can speak on the following topics: counterterrorism operations, event management, disorder control, patrol, and criminal justice administration.<\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/p>

Presentation(s):<\/h3>
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Maritime Intelligence<\/h4>

Recommended Audience(s): College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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NYPD’s Intelligence Enterprise<\/h4>

Recommended Audience(s): College or University<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Local police role in national intelligence<\/h4>

Recommended Audience(s): College or University<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Pedram Daneshgar, Ph.D.<\/h2>

He received a Ph.D. from University of Florida.<\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong>Dr. Danesghar can speak on Ecology and Botany, invasive species, ecosystem restoration, and rare species.<\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> School of Science<\/p>

Presentation(s):<\/h3>
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Endangered species<\/h4>

Recommended Audience(s): Middle School, High School, College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Fruits and Flowers<\/h4>

Recommended Audience(s): Elementary School, Middle School<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Invasive species<\/h4>

Recommended Audience(s): College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Restoration<\/h4>

Recommended Audience(s): High School, College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Rekha Datta, Ph.D.<\/h2>

She is author of \u201cWhy Alliances Endure \u2013 The United States-Pakistan Alliance, 1954-1971\u201d and \u201cBeyond Realism: Human Security in India and Pakistan in the Twenty-First Century.\u201d She received a Ph.D. from University of Connecticut.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong>Dr. Datta can speak on the relations of Pakistan and India as well as the issue of violence against women and the empowerment of women.<\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/p>

Recommended Audience(s): Community Groups<\/em><\/p>

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Lisa Dinella, Ph.D.<\/h2>

Her research program is housed at the Gender Development Laboratory at Monmouth University, where she studies the social and interpersonal factors that influence individuals academic and career pursuits. She received a Ph.D. in Family Science, with concentrations in Marriage and Family Therapy and Child Development from Arizona State University.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong>Dr. Dinella can speak on the following topics: gender identity, academic achievement, and career development.<\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/p>

Presentation(s):<\/h3>
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The Power of Pink: Does the Color of a Toy Really Matter?<\/h4>

This talk discusses the marketing strategy of selling pink and blue toys for girls and boys. The consequences of labeling toys as “girl toys” or “blue toys” are discussed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recommended Audience(s): College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Princesses and Superheroes as Role Models: The Media Influence on Children and Young Adults<\/h4>

This talk discusses recent scientific findings on how kids and young adults incorporate princesses and superhero characters into their thoughts about being a girl or a boy.\u00a0 The role of media and marketing is included in the talk.<\/p>\n

Recommended Audience(s): High School, College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Research in Schools<\/h4>

This talk reviews current tactics and strategies to unite school stakeholders and researchers in ways that benefit both groups.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recommended Audience(s): Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College or University<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Women, the media, and Body Image<\/h4>

Talk discusses the role of media in young girls’ lives, and their perceptions of themselves and their bodies. <\/span><\/p>\n

Recommended Audience(s): Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Masculinity Development in Adolescence<\/h4>

This talk is designed to provide an overview of current research in the area of masculinity development for young men. It covers relevant (and sometimes controversial) topics such as the impact of media and cultural scripts on young men’s perspectives of what it means to be a man, sexual orientation and identity, and bullying\/victimization.<\/p>\n

Recommended Audience(s): High School, College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Psychology of the Twilight Series<\/h4>

This talk shows how marriage and family therapy techniques can be applied to families, using the Twilight Series’ families (the Swans, Cullens, and werewolf clans) as models.<\/p>\n

Recommended Audience(s): Middle School, High School, College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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William Gorman, M.S.<\/h2>

He received his M.S. from Monmouth University.<\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong>William Gorman can speak about the following topics: current events and politics (world and U.S.), contemporary economic policy and deficit, and economic history.<\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/p>

Recommended Audience(s): College or University, Community Groups, High School<\/em><\/p>

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Noah Hart Jr., Ed.D.<\/h2>

He received an Ed.D. from Rutgers University.<\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong>Dr. Hart can speak on the following topics: learning style and teaching methodology; college student development; internationalization; globalization; ethics, diversity, and social responsibility; corporate governance; diversity; multiculturalism and pluralism; and workplace relationships: the key to production and profits.<\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> Leon Hess Business School<\/p>

Recommended Audience(s): College or University, Community Groups, Elementary School, High School, Middle School<\/em><\/p>

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Christine Hatchard, Psy.D.<\/h2>

She is a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Eatontown, NJ and a specialist professor of Clinical Psychology. Since 1999, she has been the director of Making Daughters Safe Again (MDSA), providing information and support for survivors of mother-daughter sexual abuse. In 2011, she released a full-length documentary, \u201cWho Will Love Me: Four Stories of Mother-Daughter Sexual Abuse,\u201d a film that she solely produced, directed and edited. She received a Psy.D. from Chestnut Hill College.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong>Dr. Hatchard can speak on supporting survivors of mother-daughter sexual abuse.<\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/p>

Presentation(s):<\/h3>
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Criminal Minds: Profiling Female Sexual Abusers<\/h4>

The most well-known models of sexual perpetrators are based upon male offenders and within the family, are based upon the father as the abuser. However, females comprise about 1 in 4 sexual perpetrators and mother-daughter sexual abuse is the most underreported form of abuse. Psychological profiles of female and maternal perpetrators, common family dynamics within families with sexually abusive mothers and strategies for identifying and assisting child victims will be discussed. Presentation topic is appropriate for professionals working with children.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recommended Audience(s): College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Who Will Love Me? Four Stories of Mother-daughter Sexual Abuse<\/h4>

The sexual abuse of girls by their mothers is often referred to as “the last secret.” In this groundbreaking documentary film, four courageous women who were sexually abused by their mothers in childhood share their compelling stories. Meant to provide a comprehensive overview of the topic, the audience will receive vital information that will assist them in understanding the unique dynamics and consequences of this overlooked and underreported form of child abuse. The film viewing can be combined with a Q&A with the director\/producer, Dr. Hatchard.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recommended Audience(s): College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Who Will Protect Me? Helping Survivors of Mother-daughter Sexual Abuse<\/h4>

Adult survivors of mother-daughter sexual abuse report an alarmingly low rate of intervention as children. In this presentation, the audience will learn the latest statistics and research regarding this phenomenon. Profiles of female perpetrators, family dynamics in abusive families, strategies for identifying and assisting victims and unique concerns of survivors will also be discussed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recommended Audience(s): College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Scott Jeffrey, Ph.D.<\/h2>

Dr. Jeffrey has extensive industry experience, having worked for 11 years in California’s Silicon Valley.\u00a0 <\/span>He received a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong>Dr. Jeffrey can speak about the following topics: the use of incentives in organizations, both for employees and for customers. In particular, he is interested in tangible incentives, high-end merchandise and travel. His most current project is leading up a research team exploring the motivational events industry.<\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> Leon Hess Business School<\/p>

Presentation(s):<\/h3>
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Behavioral Economics<\/h4>

The use of behavioral economics in order to increase sales.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recommended Audience(s): High School, College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Leadership<\/h4>

How to improve leadership among middle managers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recommended Audience(s): High School, College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Negotiations<\/h4>

Improving outcomes in negotiations<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Recommended Audience(s): High School, College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Gary Lewandowski, Ph.D.<\/h2>

He <\/span>is a co-founder of ScienceofRelationships.com and director of the Relationship Science Laboratory at Monmouth University. Dr. Lewandowski’s work has also appeared in numerous media outlets such as: CNN, the New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, WebMD, Radio Health Journal, Science Daily, Women\u2019s Health, Marie Claire, Woman\u2019s World, Maxim, Cosmopolitan, Men\u2019s Health, Self Magazine, and Ladies’ Home Journal. He received a Ph.D. from Stony Brook University.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong>Dr. Lewandowski can speak about the role of self in romantic relationships including such processes as: attraction, relationship initiation, relationship maintenance, infidelity, and break-up. <\/span><\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/p>

Presentation(s):<\/h3>
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Becoming a Better Person in Your Relationship<\/h4>

This talk discusses the process of self-expansion in relationships. Specifically, it examines how relationships contribute to self-growth and the importance of this growth in several relationship processes (e.g., infidelity, break-up, relationship maintenance).<\/span><\/p>\n

Recommended Audience(s): High School, College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Casting Light on the Darkness of Dissolution<\/h4>

Examines the nature of break-up and the role of the self. The talk focuses on the benefits of break-up and how to successfully cope with break-up.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recommended Audience(s): High School, College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Relationships 101<\/h4>

Overview of relationship topics. Talk can be\u00a0modified to accommodate various audiences.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recommended Audience(s): High School, College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Why People Stay in Good (and Bad) Relationships<\/h4>

Explores the underlying processes of relationship maintenance, with special attention paid to achieving healthy relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recommended Audience(s): High School, College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Dorothy Lobo, Ph.D.<\/h2>

She received a Ph.D. from <\/span>The Catholic University of America.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Lobo can speak on the following topics: cell and molecular biology and signal transduction pathways. Current research includes the regulation of stress signaling pathways during cell proliferation and programmed cell death. <\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> School of Science<\/p>

Presentation(s):<\/h3>
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Cancer<\/h4>

Recommended Audience(s): High School, College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Cloning<\/h4>

Recommended Audience(s): High School, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Stem Cells<\/h4>

Recommended Audience(s): High School, College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Tony MacDonald, J.D.<\/h2>

He is director of Urban Coast Institute.\u00a0 <\/span>He was previously the executive director of the Coastal States Organization (CSO) from 1998-2005. CSO, based in Washington, DC, represents the interests of the Governors of the United States\u2019 35 coastal states and territories on coastal and ocean policy matters. <\/span><\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Tony MacDonald can speak on the following topics: ocean resources management issues and public policy, federal environmental legislation and congressional affairs.<\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> Urban Coast Institute (UCI)<\/p>

Presentation(s):<\/h3>
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Coastal Zone Management<\/h4>

Regional and state management of coastal environment and sustainable development<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Recommended Audience(s): High School, College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Marine Environmental Policy and Politics<\/h4>

Current issues and advocacy related to coastal and ocean laws and regulation<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Recommended Audience(s): High School, College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Marine Pollution and Environmental Protection<\/h4>

Ocean dumping, clean Water Act, nonpoint pollution, marine debris, oceans and human health.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recommended Audience(s): High School, College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Ocean Law and Policy \u2013 National and international Issues<\/h4>

Recommended Audience(s): High School, College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Janet Mahoney, Ph.D.<\/h2>

She is a professor in the Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies.<\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong>Dr. Mahoney can speak on the following topics: nursing research, administration, gerontology health issues.<\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies<\/p>

Recommended Audience(s): Community Groups<\/em><\/p>

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Golam Mathbor, Ph.D.<\/h2>

He received a Ph.D. from The University of Calgary, Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Mathbor can speak on the following topics: community participation and coastal community development, disaster management, international social development, and international social work. <\/span><\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> School of Social Work<\/p>

Presentation(s):<\/h3>
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Community Participation<\/h4>

Presentation on community participation theory and practice<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Recommended Audience(s): College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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International Partnership<\/h4>

Designed and implemented successful international partnership projects with universities in few countries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recommended Audience(s): College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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International Social Development<\/h4>

Presentation on practice experiences and learnings from various countries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recommended Audience(s): College or University, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Jen McGovern, Ph.D.<\/h2>

She received a Ph.D. from Temple University.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong>Dr. McGovern can speak about how sport intersects with various social and political issues. In particular, she can comment on issues surrounding race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality in sport, how socioeconomic status affects youth participation in sports and physical activity, and the relationship between athletics and sexual assault.<\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/p>

Recommended Audience(s): Community Groups<\/em><\/p>

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Karen Pesce, Ph.D.<\/h2>

She received a Ph.D. from Rutgers University.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong>Dr. Pesce can speak on the following topics: environmental microbiology; impacts of human activities on the environment; and teaching science through authentic learning. <\/span><\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> School of Science<\/p>

Presentation(s):<\/h3>
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Environment and Human Health<\/h4>

Recommended Audience(s): Middle School, High School, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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How Microbes Rule The World<\/h4>

Recommended Audience(s): Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Practical Applications of Authentic Learning in the Sciences<\/h4>

Recommended Audience(s): Community Groups<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>

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Michael Phillips-Anderson, Ph.D.<\/h2>

He received a Ph.D. from University of Maryland College Park.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong>Dr. Phillips-Anderson can speak on the following topics: political communication, campaigns, public speaking, humor, humor and politics.<\/span><\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/p>

Recommended Audience(s): Community Groups, High School<\/em><\/p>

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Joe Rapolla, MBA<\/h2>

Joe Rapolla is the music industry program director and chair of the Department of Music and Theatre Arts at Monmouth University.\u00a0A recognized music industry innovator, he built and led integrated marketing departments at Universal and Warner Music Group. He also helped build a direct-to-consumer marketing agency and a social research agency, and ran marketing for the video game division of Def Jam Enterprises. He has directed programs for top talent, such as Madonna, Bon Jovi, U2, Green Day, and Sting, and has partnered with the world’s leading entertainment, media, and consumer brands and agencies. He has earned multiple Gold Records for his work at the music companies. He is also a performing songwriter and producer. He has released three studio CD’s and film soundtrack, collaborates with top writers and artists in NYC and Nashville, and continues to perform locally and abroad. He received an MBA from Monmouth University.<\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong>Music industry, entertainment, digital media, digital marketing, social marketing streaming, business strategy, engagement marketing, direct to consumer marketing, and customer relationship management (CRM).<\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/p>

Recommended Audience(s): College or University, Community Groups, Elementary School, High School, Middle School<\/em><\/p>

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Stuart Rosenberg, Ph.D.<\/h2>

He received a MBA and Ph.D. from Fordham University.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong>Dr. Rosenberg can speak about the impact of the economy on business strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> Leon Hess Business School<\/p>

Recommended Audience(s): Community Groups, High School<\/em><\/p>

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Saliba Sarsar, Ph.D.<\/h2>

He received a Ph.D. from Rutgers University.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong>Dr. Sarsar can speak about Arab-Israeli peace issues and Middle East affairs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/p>

Recommended Audience(s): Community Groups<\/em><\/p>

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Hettie V. Williams, Ph.D.<\/h2>

Expertise: <\/strong>Dr. Williams can speak on the following topics: African American history; African American women\u2019s history; race\/ethnicity studies; gender in U.S. history.\u00a0 She has taught survey courses in U.S. history, Western civilization, and upper division courses on the history of African Americans at the university level for more than 15 years.<\/p>\n

Dr. Williams has published book chapters, essays, and encyclopedia entries and edited\/authored five books. She is the author of \u201cBury My Heart in a Free Land: Black Women Intellectuals in Modern U.S. History\u201d and co-author of \u201cRace and the Obama Phenomenon: The Vision of a More Perfect Multiracial Union.\u201d<\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/p>

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Charles Willow, Ph.D.<\/h2>

He received a Ph.D. from University of Houston.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong>Dr. Willow can speak on the following topics: information technology management; strategic management of technology; intelligent information systems development & management operations; and management science operations research.<\/span><\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> Leon Hess Business School<\/p>

Recommended Audience(s): Community Groups<\/em><\/p>

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Kenneth Womack, Ph.D.<\/h2>

Dr. Womack is an internationally renowned Beatles authority, having published five books devoted to the band\u2019s life and times, including Reading the Beatles: Cultural Studies, Literary Criticism, and the Fab Four<\/em> (2006), Long and Winding Roads: The Evolving Artistry of the Beatles<\/em> (2007), The Cambridge Companion to the Beatles<\/em> (2009), The Beatles Encyclopedia: Everything Fab Four<\/em> (2014), and New Critical Perspectives on the Beatles: Things We Said Today<\/em> (2016). In 2010, The Independent named The Cambridge Companion to the Beatles<\/em> as \u201cMusic Book of the Year,\u201d while Choice honored it as a \u201cSignificant University Press Title for Undergraduates, 2009-2010.\u201d Dr. Womack is also the author of the first full-length biography of Sir George Martin, the group\u2019s legendary producer.<\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong>Dr. Womack offers a wide range of Beatles talks, including multimedia presentations about the evolution of their music and the innovative production techniques associated with Sir George Martin, their famed producer and collaborator.<\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/p>

Recommended Audience(s): College or University, Community Groups, Elementary School, High School, Middle School<\/em><\/p>

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Melissa Ziobro, M.A.<\/h2>

She received an M.A. from Monmouth University.<\/p>\n

Expertise: <\/strong>Oral history, public history, Fort Monmouth, 20-21st century American military history, women in the United States military, archives, records, collections management, and museum studies.<\/p>\n

Association(s):<\/strong> Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/p>

Recommended Audience(s): College or University, Community Groups, High School<\/em><\/p>

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