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Charles ApigianCo-Director of the Data Science Institute, Jones College of BusinessProfessor Apigian specializes in data science and specifically predictive analytics. Through his work in the Data Science Institute, he works with industry, government and non-profit organizations to understand how to use data to make good decisions and most important to use data for good. Areas of Focus
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Murat ArikDirector, Business and Economic Research Center, Jones College of BusinessArik’s research focuses on regional economic trends, international business dynamics, strategic management, and management of innovation. Areas of Focus
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Larry BurrissProfessor, Journalism and Strategic Media, College of Media and EntertainmentBurris is a renowned veteran in the journalism field with vast experience in print and broadcast news and public relations. He has earned five academic degrees: a B.A. in broadcast journalism, M.A. in journalism (The Ohio State University), M.A. in human relations (University of Oklahoma), Ph.D. in journalism (Ohio University), and J.D. (Concord Law School). Areas of Focus
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Steph DeanAssistant Professor, Media Arts, College of Media and EntertainmentDean is co-director of the Immersive Storytelling Lab at MTSU and Assistant Professor of Interactive Media. Combining an academic’s zeal for research and a visual storyteller’s desire to explore expanding narrative forms, she has immersed herself in the worlds of virtual reality and augmented reality. As a researcher, storyteller, and academic activist, Dean is interested in how people use digital technologies and immersive media to align with or against the discourses that form our identities, policies, and understandings of culture(s). Areas of Focus
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Jonathan DiCiccoAssociate Professor, Political Science and International Relations, College of Liberal ArtsDiCicco is a prolific writer and scholar on matters related to international conflict, rivalry and war. His research investigates the causes, conduct, consequences, management, and resolution of international conflict, and American defense and foreign policy in contemporary historical perspective. Areas of Focus
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Bud FischerDean, College of Basic and Applied SciencesFischer’s research in evolutionary biology and population ecology integrates both theoretical and applied approaches to answer questions spanning topics from parental investment theory to those determining the effects of environmental stressors on aquatic organisms. Areas of Focus
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Katherine FossProfessor, Journalism and Strategic Media, College of Media and EntertainmentFoss is an expert in the fields of health communication, television studies, gender and media, and children and media. Her current research focuses on media and epidemics, breastfeeding discourse, health responsibility, and crime, gender, and media. Areas of Focus
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Sekou FranklinAssociate Professor, Political Science and International Relations, College of Liberal ArtsFranklin studies American politics and government through the lens of African American politics, racial politics, social movements, and civil rights. Areas of Focus
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Keith GambleChair, Economics and Finance, Jones College of BusinessGamble holds degrees from Harvard University and the University of California, Berkley. He has written extensively on subjects ranging from the detrimental effects of aging on financial decision making to risk taking and investments. Areas of Focus
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Ying GaoAssociate Professor, Tennessee Center for Botanical Medicine Research, College of Basic and Applied SciencesGao's research interests focus on the various biological and pharmaceutical activities of medicinal plants, such as anti-cancer, antioxidant, cardiovascular protective, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and anti-malaria activities, for the development of new therapeutic agents. She has published more than twenty peer-reviewed research articles. She has filed three international patents on potential therapeutic agents. Areas of Focus
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Virginia Hemby-GrubbProfessor, Business Education, Jones College of BusinessGrubb is an expert in business and workplace communication with an emphasis on generational differences in the skillsets of millennials and baby boomers and how they can better communicate with and benefit one another. Areas of Focus
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Keith HuberSenior Advisor for Veterans and Leadership InitiativesLt. General Huber is the highest ranking retired officer serving in an advisory role among all of Tennessee’s public and private higher education institutions. He led efforts in the creation of MTSU’s Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center – the largest and most comprehensive veterans facility at a Tennessee university. Areas of Focus
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Beverly KeelChair, Recording Industry, College of Media and EntertainmentKeel is an award-winning music journalist, pop culture commentator, former senior vice president of media and artist relations for Universal Music Group, and co-founder of Change the Conversation, a coalition designed to help fight gender inequality in country music. Areas of Focus
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Andrei KorobkovProfessor, Political Science and International Relations, College of Liberal ArtsProfessor Korobkov's interests include the issues of post-Communist transition, state- and nation-building. Areas of Focus
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Daniel MorrellProfessor, Business Administration and Management, Jones College of BusinessMorrell is a recognized expert in the areas of individual differences, motivation, and social influence at work. Areas of Focus
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Ken PaulsonDirector, Free Speech CenterDean Paulson is the former editor-in-chief of USA Today. Areas of Focus
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Sandra PoirierProfessor, Nutrition and Food Science, College of Behavioral and Health SciencesPoirier has more than 15 years of international teaching experience working in culturally diverse environments. Certified as a Licensed Dietitian and in Family and Consumer Sciences, she specializes in creating innovative educational programs with a focus on culture and identifying appropriate outreach efforts to solve community problems. Areas of Focus
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Philip SeagravesAssociate Professor, Finance and Real Estate, Jones College of BusinessSeagraves specializes in real estate education and research. His corporate and industry experience encompasses sales, marketing, strategic planning, software, and product management. Areas of Focus
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Scott SeipelAssociate Professor, Information Systems and Analytics, Jones College of BusinessSeipel has provided data analytics consulting to organizations such as Bridgestone/Firestone, Bell Helicopter, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. Areas of Focus
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James SylerProfessor, Political Science and Public Policy, College of Liberal ArtsSyler is a strategist and analyst who focuses on Tennessee politics. He has been immensely involved in government and politics for over thirty years. He managed former Congressman Bart Gordon’s first campaign for congress in 1984 and two subsequent re-election campaigns, and served as Gordon’s Tennessee Chief of Staff from 1985 until his retirement in 2011. During his time at MTSU, Syler has received national attention for his work with archival political letters. Syler’s research demonstrated that many of the same issues dividing Americans today such as civil rights, immigration, health care policy, guns, and trade have been shaping political debate for over 50 years.
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David UrbanDean, Jones College of BusinessUrban is a nationally recognized marketing expert and a certified Dale Carnegie Trainer. His areas of expertise include trends in marketing and retailing, customer experience management, and identifying business needs for new employees and new skills. Areas of Focus
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John VileDean, University Honors CollegeVile is a scholar of the U.S. Constitution, who has written numerous books, essays, chapters, and reviews on this and related topics. Areas of Focus
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Deborah WagnonAssociate Professor,Recording Industry, College of Media and EntertainmentWagnon holds a J.D. from Stanford Law School. Prior to joining MTSU’s faculty, she was a partner in the renowned entertainment law firm John Mason Partners Ltd., in Nashville and Los Angeles. In 2000, she joined the international firm of Greenberg Traurig as partner in the entertainment practice. Wagnon was previously General Counsel of Landmark Entertainment Group in Hollywood, and has extensive U.S. and international experience working with leading recording artists, producers, screenwriters, authors, filmmakers, songwriters, and composers. Areas of Focus
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