Education
STEAM & Artificial Intelligence (AI)
STEAM & Artificial Intelligence (AI):
LinkedIn Top Voice in Tech & STEM Educator
Justin Shaifer, award-winning Science & Technology TV Presenter & Producer, uses cutting-edge tech to revolutionize science education. Through his company Fascinate Media, Justin creates immersive educational experiences with 3D animation, volumetric capture robotics, and more.
Big Data Expert, Professor, Host of Nova Wonders
A popular TED speaker and passionate STEM education advocate, Dr. Williams deploys data in unusual and insightful ways, viewing subjects ranging from health to diversity in a new light.
NASA Aerospace Engineer, Defense Tech Strategist, Program Manager & STEM Educator
Named one of the top 50 minority women in science and engineering, Ericsson is the first African-American woman to receive a Ph.D. in engineering from NASA’s Goddard Flight Center.
America’s First Latina Fighter Pilot
Turned away from flight school because she was a woman, Custodio went on to break barriers (including the sound barrier) as the first Latina USAF pilot and commercial pilot for American Airlines.
Science Teacher & Author
“Science Bob” Pflugfelder is a science teacher, author, maker, and presenter that knows how to share the world of science like never before. He is a regular guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Live With Kelly and Ryan, The Dr. Oz Show, and Nickelodeon.
Nationally Known Digital Health, Innovation & Person-Focused Healthcare Expert
Laura Adams, Senior Advisor at the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), provides strategic leadership for the Science and Technology portfolio of the Leadership Consortium.
Teen Prodigy of Pancreatic Cancer
At age 15, Jack Andraka created a novel paper sensor that detects pancreatic, ovarian and lung cancer in five minutes for as little as three cents. He speaks about open access, STEM and universal Internet availability.
Award-Winning Leader in the Human Side of Cyber Security
Dr Jessica Barker MBE is a best-selling author and international keynote speaker. An award-winning leader in the human side of cyber security, she has delivered face-to-face awareness sessions to over 50,000 people in over 25 countries.
TIME Kid of the Year & America's Top Young Scientist
Heman Bekele, named TIME Kid of the Year and America's Top Young Scientist, is a teen Ethiopian scientist passionate about innovation and inspiring the next generation.
Distinguished Mathematician
Dr. Arthur Benjamin is a distinguished mathematician, professional magician and one of the world’s fastest mental calculators. His TED talks have been viewed over 12 million times.
Futurist, Speculative Designer & Founder of Protopia Futures & Partner at Africa Life Centric Design
Monika Bielskyte is a futurist, speculative designer and founder of Protopia Futures & partner at Africa Life Centric Design.
Leadership Catalyst & Innovator
Dr. Christopher Bonn stands as an exemplary figure in the field of educational leadership, demonstrating a unique and powerful approach to revitalizing struggling organizations.
#1 Ranked Futurist in the World by Forbes & Futurist in Residence at Amazon
Jonathan Brill helps audiences and executives take advantage of the collision of AI, geopolitical, economic, and societal trends to transform their businesses, mindsets, and turn ideas into action to win the next five years.
Workplace Generation Expert & Author
Jeff Butler is an author and workplace strategist who explores human behavior within the working world. His experience spans over 40 industries in 4 continents on how different cultures and employees interact with each other.
Marine Biologist, Ocean Advocate & Environmental Storyteller
Carissa is a CEO, published marine biologist, Harvard-recognized content creator, and climate activist.
TED Speaker & Space Exploration Engineer
As a child, Nagin Cox had a dream of exploring space. And through incredible determination, a fighting spirit and a never-quit attitude, she has done just that. Cox has been a spacecraft operations engineer at NASA’s JPL for over 2 decades.
Professor in the George Mason University College of Engineering and Computing
Professor Mary (Missy) Cummings is a Professor in the George Mason University College of Engineering and Computing, and directs the Mason Responsible AI program as well as the Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center (MARC).
Researcher, Practitioner, Academic & Author
Cecilia Dones (‘Ceci’), is a data & analytics practitioner-academic, author, and international speaker focused on the intersection of technology, data, and trust.
STEM Education Advocate, Medical Analyst, TV Host & Practicing Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician
Dr. Owais Durrani is a STEM education advocate, medical analyst, TV Host, speaker and practicing board-certified emergency medicine physician in Houston.
CEO of Not Impossible Labs
Recently named by Fortune Magazine as one of the Top 50 World’s Greatest Leaders, Mick Ebeling has sparked a movement of pragmatic, inspirational innovation.
NASA Principal Investigator, Planetary Scientist and Educator & Expert in Teamwork and Leadership
Lindy Elkins-Tanton is a world-renowned planetary scientist, educator, and member of the National Academy of Sciences. She is the Principal Investigator of NASA’s Psyche mission and co-founder of the education company Beagle Learning.
Former Astronaut, NASA Johnson Space Center
Dr. Jeanette J. Epps is a trailblazing former NASA astronaut, aerospace engineer, and former CIA intelligence officer whose remarkable career embodies leadership and a steadfast commitment to inspiring the next generation.
Chief Security Fanatic
For over 25 years, Nick has been on a first name basis with computers. Since the age of 7 he’s been building computers and programming in multiple languages. Landing his first IT job at age 15, Nick founded Windy City Networks, Inc at 19.
Global Education Thought Leader, Author, Futurist & Inventor
Charles Fadel is a global education thought leader and author, futurist and inventor. He is the founder and chairman of Center for Curriculum Redesign.
The AI Educator, Best Selling Author & Founder of Thirdbox
Dan Fitzpatrick is a pioneering figure in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and education.
Digital Artist & Author
Dr. Nettrice Gaskins’ work explores how to generate art using algorithms in different ways, especially through neural style transfer and text-2-image. In her work she explores "techno-vernacular creativity" and Afrofuturism.
Theoretical Physicist Known for Supersymmetry
A pioneer in advancing our understanding of supersymmetry, supergravity, and string theory, Gates captivates with his ability to explain complex theories in a fun, accessible way.
Environmental Justice Warrior, Rhodes Scholar & Founder of Black Girl Environmentalist
Wanjiku "Wawa" Gatheru is an environmental justice advocate, writer and current graduate student at the University of Oxford.
Creative Director; Recipient of NASA’s Exceptional Public Service Award; Revealer of Awe & Wonder
Dan Goods is passionate about creating moments where people are reminded of the gift and privilege of being alive.
Founder of Bits N’ Bytes Cybersecurity Education
Known as the” Teenage Security Supergirl,” Guru fuses together her experiences as a first-generation American teenager, her powerful insights from starting two nonprofits, and her vision to build a secure future for all.
NYT Best-Selling Author of First Man
James R. Hansen is a NYT best-selling author who has written about the history of aerospace, science and technology for the past thirty years. His book, First Man, was recently adapted into a film of the same name starring Ryan Gosling.
Distinguished Health Leader, Author & Passionate Advocate for Population Health
Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is a distinguished health leader, author, and passionate advocate for population health, dedicated to inspiring the next generation of health professionals and STEM enthusiasts.
Author, Screenwise & Digital Citizenship Expert
A workshop leader and consultant, Dr. Devorah Heitner founded Raising Digital Natives to serve as a resource for schools and organizations wishing to cultivate a culture of responsible digital citizenship.
Environmentalist, Educator & Founder of QueerBrownVegan
Isaias Hernandez is a full-time content creator for QueerBrownVegan and has experience in diversity inclusion work in environmental spaces, academic research, and creative work.
Leading Expert in Digital Transformation & Professor at the University of California, Davis
Martin Hilbert is a leading expert in digital transformation and a Professor at the University of California, Davis, where he chairs the pioneering Computational Social Sciences program.
New York Times Bestselling Author of Rocket Girls
New York Times bestselling author Nathalia Holt enthuses audiences with her inspiring narratives of women who have defied the odds, broken barriers, and made history.
President Emeritus of UMBC
Award-winning educator and diversity expert Hrabowski transformed UMBC with his enthusiasm for STEM. Partnering with businesses, UMBC fosters skills to ensure employability.
Serial Entrepreneur, Investor & Futurist
Stephen Ibaraki is a distinguished serial entrepreneur, investor, and futurist, whose influence extends across more than 100 programs and organizations worldwide.
Visionary in Agentic AI-Driven Decision Intelligence
Dr. Moriba Jah is an internationally recognized, award-winning scientist, educator and MacArthur fellow acknowledged for his work in space environmentalism.
Educator & Technology Expert
A teacher, administrator, author, international consultant, university instructor and speaker, Ian Jukes focus has consistently been on the compelling need to prepare children for their future, not our past.
World-Renowned Theoretical Physicist
Dr. Michio Kaku is an authority in Einstein's unified theory field, innovation, and "the future of the future.” He explores the science of tomorrow from computing power and AI to communication and genetics.
Disney Animator, Author & Illustrator
Glen Keane created many beloved Disney characters, such as The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Beast, Tarzan, and Rapunzel with Walt Disney Feature Animation. In 2012, he created Glen Keane Productions.
Award-Winning Artist & Subject of the Hulu Series, Woke
Keith Knight is one of the funniest and most highly regarded cartoonists in America, and the creator of three popular comic strips. His life and cartoons are the inspiration of the Hulu streaming-series Woke, which he also co-created.
CEO of Kozyr, AI Luminary, Former Chief Decision Scientist at Google & Pioneer of Decision Intelligence
As Google's first Chief Decision Scientist and the founder of Decision Intelligence, Cassie Kozyrkov redefined how industry leaders leverage data and AI for strategic advantage.
CEO of Century Tech, Renowned Entrepreneur, AI Expert & Advocate for Innovation in Education & Business
Priya Lakhani OBE is the Founder CEO of CENTURY Tech, the award-winning AI and education technology company that develops learning tools for schools, colleges, universities and employers across the world.
Champion NASCAR Driver
Julia Landauer is a NASCAR racer and 2-time champion. With dozens of wins across different series, Julia has set records since she was 10 years old, including becoming the highest finishing female in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series’ 64-year history.
The World Champion of Magic
By the age of 22, Jason Latimer had achieved a level of recognition in the magic community matched only twice. His infectious love for the unknown inspires millions around the world to and ask, "What is possible?"
Award-Winning Author, Former NASA Scientist & TED Speaker
Named the “Modern Day Hidden Figure” by People Magazine and Newsweek, Olympia LePoint is a former NASA rocket scientist and now award-winning author who is helping audiences overcome fear with science.
American Astrophysicist & Strategist
Emma Louden is an American astrophysicist, strategist, and speaker. Raised in Park City, UT, she spent many nights outside looking up at the Milky Way through the crisp and clear mountain air.
Astrophysicist & Author of The End of Everything
Dr. Katie Mack is a theoretical astrophysicist exploring a range of questions in cosmology, the study of the universe from beginning to end.
Co-Founder of Create Labs, Ambassador & Partner to OpenAI, Google AI, NVIDIA & ElevenLabs
Abran Maldonado is a true visionary in the world of artificial intelligence. As co-founder of Create Labs, Abran is leading the charge in the generative AI and metaverse design space.
Founder of Morgan Latimer Consulting
A former abuse victim and foster kid straight outta Compton, Anthony D. Mays wears many hats as a public speaker, DEI consultant, writer, tech career coach, and software engineer.
Author, Disabilities Advocate & Entrepreneur
Dr. Kevin P. McAllister, a procurement leader and Director at W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc., has achieved numerous remarkable accomplishments. Originally from Beaumont, Texas, he currently resides in the Delaware Valley region.
Founder of iResearch Corporation
Serena has dedicated her life to the advancement of science and to science education with the nation’s most promising youth. Dr. Serena McCalla was raised in New York City, and fell in love with science as an elementary school student.
Actress & Mathematician
Danica McKellar was first introduced to us as “Winnie Cooper” on the iconic television classic, The Wonder Years. Danica is the apotheosis of pop culture meets nerd culture. Her message to girls? Smart is sexy!
Senior Hardware Engineer at Google
As a child, McLurkin was constantly building with any materials he could access. Today, he continues this tradition using Mother Nature as a model researching & developing algorithms to program autonomous robots.
Seasoned Physician Executive & National Thought Leader
As a seasoned physician executive and national thought leader, Dr. Dankwa-Mullan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the forefront of healthcare innovation.
Founder of OpportuniMe
Miracle Olatunji is a young entrepreneur and forthcoming author. She is the founder and CEO of OpportuniMe, a technology startup with the mission to connect high schools and their students with experiential learning and employment opportunities.
Geneticist, Professor, Mentor & TEDx Speaker
Dr. Tiffany Oliver is a dynamic motivational speaker, author, professor, and scientist. For almost 20 years, she has captivated audiences with her research and presentations on leadership, persistence, and excellence.
Founder Of Media Platform Swaay
Iman Oubou is a Moroccan American self-made entrepreneur, former beauty queen and a published scientist, on a mission to change the women's media landscape.
Ponemon Institute Fellow, Former McKinsey & IBM Consultant
Edgar Perez is one the world’s few business and technology visionaries who can light up a room with insightful and inspiring presentations on the impact of cutting-edge technologies.
Emmy-Winning CBS Sunday Morning Correspondent
Whether he’s covering AI, the Internet of Things, autonomous vehicles, the latest consumer tech, a post-robot world, or preparing for climate change, David Pogue is a master communicator who brings even the most non-technical audiences up to speed.
Cosmic Visionary, Futurist Space Artist & Inspirational Leader
Dr. Sian Proctor is a groundbreaking space artist, Afrofuturist, commercial astronaut, and international motivational speaker who inspires audiences to chase their dreams and see the world from a cosmic perspective.
Inventor, Aspiring Scientist, Author & Active Promoter of STEM
Gitanjali Rao is an inventor, an aspiring scientist, author, speaker and an active promoter of STEM around the world.
Founder of Green Bronx Machine
Stephen Ritz is a South Bronx educator/administrator who believes that students shouldn't have to leave their community to live, learn, and earn in a better one.
Aerospace Engineer & Former NASA Rocket Scientist
Shayla Rivera is an Aerospace Engineer and former Rocket Scientist with NASA turned salesperson, corporate trainer, and now TV & Radio host, Emcee/Host, Comedian, Actor, and Professor of Practice with the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University.
OSHA Engineer & Science Host, Emmy-Nominated Producer, Mythbuster & Award-Winning Author
Tamara Robertson is an Emmy-nominated producer and celebrated television host, best known for her roles in the reboots of Mythbusters and Mythbusters JR with Adam Savage, as well as co-hosting Scijinks with Johnny Galecki on the Discovery Channel.
33-Year Veteran of NASA & TIME Magazine 100 Most Influential People of 2022
A 33-year veteran of NASA, Gregory Robinson is the former director of the $10 billion dollar James Webb Space Telescope (Webb). With 100 times more power than its predecessor, the Hubble Telescope, Webb is considered one of NASA’s greatest achievements of the 21st century.
Space Diplomat, Astronaut, Explorer & Artist
Namira Salim has an unusual nickname: “Collector of Firsts.” And there is good reason for it. Namira is the first Pakistani astronaut, the first astronaut from Monaco and the first female astronaut from the UAE.
Founder & Creative Visionary of Spatial Labs
Iddris Sandu is the Founder and Creative Visionary of Spatial Labs. An entrepreneur born in Ghana and raised in Los Angeles, CA - Iddris has been in the tech industry for over a decade.
Academy Award Nominee for Hidden Figures
Allison Schroeder is a screenwriter and film producer known for Brooklyn Sound, Side Effects, and Hidden Figures, which earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Chief Scientist, Founder of Women in Data & Top 30 Women in AI
Sadie St. Lawrence is the Chief Scientist at SSL Innovations and the Founder of Women in Data. Women in Data is an international non-profit organization represented in 55 countries.
Mechanical Engineer, Neuroscientist & Mental Wellness Entrepreneur
Dorsey Standish is a mechanical engineer, neuroscientist, wellness expert, and CEO of Mastermind, who brings evidence-based mindfulness and emotional intelligence to clients worldwide.
Award-Winning Artist & Founder of Social Awakening
Max Stossel is an award-winning artist, the Founder of Social Awakening: an organization dedicated to helping young people survive and thrive in the modern world.
Market Intelligence Authority
Zeroing in on the impact of technology on customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX), Jaimy advises corporate leaders and change agents in managing digital transformation and innovation efforts.
Futurist, Game Developer & Architect of the Metaverse
Kelly Vero is a futurist, game developer, and architect of the Metaverse with over 30 years in the gaming and technology industry. She is acknowledged worldwide as an expert on the Metaverse.
Internationally Recognized AI Leader, Advisor & Speaker
Andreas Welsch is an internationally recognized AI leader, advisor, and speaker known for helping the world’s leading enterprises turn technology hype into business outcomes.
CEO of Unpacking
Kristina Ashley Williams is a leading voice in people cultures, strategic design and futurist thinking in business. She is known for her illuminating personality and experiential learning innovations specialized in interactive collaboration.
Co-Founder, Apple Computer, Inc.
Speaker Steve Wozniak changed the computer world when he designed Apple's first product line: Apple I and II. He is also a philanthropist focusing on computer use in schools.
Former White House National Climate Advisor & Leading Authority on the Clean Energy Economy
Ali Zaidi served as Assistant to the President of the United States and National Climate Advisor. In this role, he led the White House Climate Policy Office, which coordinated policy development and the U.S. government’s overall strategy on climate and clean energy.
Globalization & Education Expert
Speaker Yong Zhao is the presidential chair and associate dean for global education at the University of Oregon. He covers everything from policy to innovation and technology.