Featured Experts

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  Sara Benesh

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

  Sara Benesh can discuss the future of the U.S. Supreme Court following the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett. 

  

  Sara Benesh

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

  The confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett could tilt the philosophical balance of the U.S. Supreme Court. Sara Benesh can discuss how the high court’s new makeup could impact key cases for this term and the foreseeable future. Benesh can speak how about the accelerated nomination process for Barrett might set a precedent for future nominations. She also can talk about suggestions to reform the U.S. court system and proposals by some Democrats to add seats to the Supreme Court.

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  Stanislav Dobrev

  Organizations & Strategic Management, Lubar School of Businessdobrev@uwm.edu

  Stanislav Dobrev can speak about what the future of remote working might look like after the pandemic.

  

  Stanislav Dobrev

  Organizations & Strategic Management, Lubar School of Businessdobrev@uwm.edu

  The pandemic has brought changes to how companies manage work. Stanislav Dobrev can discuss whether employees are more productive working from home, and whether companies are likely to allow their employees greater opportunity to work remotely in the future – even if it’s part-time. He can speak about both the advantages and downsides of working from home.

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  Katherine Du

  Marketing, Lubar School of Businesskatdu@uwm.edu

  Du can speak about a simple strategy that leverages consumer psychology to increase charitable giving and tipping during the holiday season.

  

  Katherine Du

  Marketing, Lubar School of Businesskatdu@uwm.edu

  With the holidays and season of giving approaching, Katherine Du can discuss an unusual method to tipping and donating to charities that attracts more givers and significantly increases the amounts they give. This strategy is called “dueling preferences.” She also can talk about why the method is so successful and the limitations to implementing it.

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  Jacqueline Nguyen

  Educational Psychology, School of Educationnguyen39@uwm.edu

  Nguyen can talk about how students, especially first-year students, can study for class and prepare for exams in the virtual learning environment. 

  

  Jacqueline Nguyen

  Educational Psychology, School of Educationnguyen39@uwm.edu

  A fall semester of online learning is winding down. Jacqueline Nguyen can talk about how students, especially first-year students, can study for class and prepare for final exams in the virtual learning environment. Nguyen teaches courses to first-year college students that help prepare them for successful transitions to higher education. She also has taught a course for high school students enrolled in the M³ initiative that covers everything from how to interact with instructors to note-taking, academic writing and study skills. It also covers social and emotional skills, such as managing stress and relationships.