Featured Experts

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  Thomas Holbrook

  Political Science, College of Letters & Scienceholbroot@uwm.edu

  Thomas Holbrook can talk about the state of the presidential race, especially in the Midwest.

   

  Thomas Holbrook

  Political Science, College of Letters & Scienceholbroot@uwm.edu

  Thomas Holbrook can provide perspective on where the 2020 presidential race stands as the primaries begin, especially as it relates to swing states in the Midwest. A distinguished professor of political science, Holbrook is an expert on voter behavior who has studied campaigns for three decades. He can speak to the history of Iowa’s influence as the host of the first caucuses, as well as how impeachment and U.S.-Iranian relations might be impacting the campaign in general.

  Altered States: Changing Populations, Changing Parties, and the Transformation of the American Political Landscape
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  Christopher Lawson

  Educational Psychology, School of Educationlawson2@uwm.edu

  Chris Lawson can discuss what parents should consider when picking a summer camp for their child.

  

  Christopher Lawson

  Educational Psychology, School of Educationlawson2@uwm.edu

  It might be the middle of winter, but the time is right to start thinking about summer camp. Chris Lawson, who does research on how children learn, can talk about what parents should consider when picking the right camp or program for their child this summer. An associate professor in educational psychology, Lawson studies cognitive development from infancy to early childhood. Among other projects, he helped design and evaluate a study of the “maker experience” exhibit at the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum in Milwaukee, highlighting how children learn about electricity.

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  Paul Roebber

  Mathematical Sciences, College of Letters & Scienceroebber@uwm.edu(414) 229-3950

  What’s a “polar vortex?” Paul Roebber can explain that and other winter weather forecast terms.

  Paul Roebber

  Mathematical Sciences, College of Letters & Scienceroebber@uwm.edu(414) 229-3950

  Does the term “polar vortex” mean we’re in for a really deep freeze all season? No more than usual, says Paul Roebber. The distinguished professor can discuss the true effects of the polar vortex, a pattern of high-level winds that circles the North Pole year-round, even on the hottest summer day. He can discuss the expansion of the polar vortex and why Wisconsin can still see some days with warmer temperatures as winter begins. Roebber can also help explain other terms heard at times during winter forecasts like “sleet” and “bombogenesis.”

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  Gary Williams

  Educational Policy & Community Studies, School of Educationglw@uwm.edu(414) 229-5626

  Gary Williams can talk about the value of Black History Month and preparing young black men for the future.

  

  Gary Williams

  Educational Policy & Community Studies, School of Educationglw@uwm.edu(414) 229-5626

  Gary Williams can talk about the annual Summit on Black Male Youth on March 16-17, when about 1,600 high school and middle school students will come to UWM to take part in workshops about preparing themselves for a positive future. He is director of the Institute for Intercultural Research, which is dedicated to addressing the needs and concerns of communities of color. Williams has served on the boards of organizations in the African American and Latino communities. He can also talk about the value of Black History Month.