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Robert A. Metzger is a research scientist and a science fiction and science writer. His research focuses on the technique of molecular beam epitaxy, used to grow epitaxial films for high-speed electronics applications. His short fiction has appeared in most major SF magazines, including Asimov’s, Fantasy & Science Fiction and SF Age, while his 2002 novel, Picoverse, was a Nebula finalist and his most recent novel, CUSP, was released by Ace in 2005. His science writing has appeared in Wired and Analog, and he is a contributing editor to the Science Fiction Writers of America Bulletin.
Award-winning author Tanya Michaels doesn’t think of herself as self-destructive, although she does experience both weakness and addiction when it comes to shows such as “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Veronica Mars,” “Battlestar Galactica” and “Project Runway.” When she’s not glued to the television, she writes funny, heartwarming romance novels and, under the name Tanya Michna, more serious women’s fiction.
Ellen Michaud is the award-winning former editor-at-large of Prevention Magazine. She has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Cosmopolitan, the New York Times and the Washington Post. She is a former instructor at Temple University, and she conducts the Vermont Women’s Writing Retreat annually. She lives in South Starksboro, Vt.
Joseph A. Michelli is a professor of Service Excellence, an internationally sought-after speaker, author, and organizational consultant. His books include The Starbucks Experience, The New Gold Standard, The Zappos Experience, Driven to Delight,The Airbnb Way,Leading the Starbucks Way, and Prescription for Excellence, which hit #1 on The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller lists.
James D. Miller is an associate professor of economics at Smith College and was a speaker at the 2008 Singularity Summit. He has a JD from Stanford, where he was on Law Review, and a PhD from the University of Chicago, where his dissertation advisor was a Nobel Prize winner. He is a columnist for BetterInvesting Magazine and regularly wrote for CNBC.com during the tech bubble. The Singularity Institute called Miller’s work “important” and relevant to its core mission.
Dr. Joe Miller is an associate professor in the Department of Cell and Neurobiology at the Keck School of Medicine at USC, as well as the director of pharmacology for the medical school. He is a neuropharmacologist with research primarily in the fields of circadian neurobiology, sleep and stem cell research. In addition, he is a science fiction critic of long standing and has been a fan of science fiction in literature and in cinema for over 40 years.
Mark Miller is a Wall Street Journaland international bestselling author. Today, more than 1.5 million copies of his books are available in more than twenty-five translations. Mark served for more than forty-four years at Chick-fil-A, Inc. and helped build their iconic brand. When he retired in 2023, he was serving as the Vice President for High Performance Leadership. His focus for the last twenty-five years has been helping the organization grow its leadership capacity.
Joyce Millman is the co-author of the book The Great Snape Debate (BenBella/Borders). Her essays on pop culture have appeared in the New York Times, Salon.com, the Boston Phoenix and several Smart Pop anthologies, including Neptune Noir and Getting Lost. Read more of her work at www.joycemillman.com.
Alden Mills is on a mission to help 100 million people Be Unstoppable. He is a two-time bestselling author, the Inc. 500 CEO of Perfect Fitness, and the founder of multiple businesses. Throughout his time as a businessman founding and leading multiple companies, he has been awarded over 40 patents. A former Navy SEAL, he is a three-time platoon commander and ranked #1 platoon commander each time. Alden teaches people, teams, and organizations to Be Unstoppable. Entrepreneurmagazine recently ranked him the #1 top virtual speaker.
Dr. Marc Milstein specializes in taking the leading science research on brain health and presents it in a way that entertains, educates, and empowers his audience to live better. His presentations provide science-based solutions to keep the brain healthy, boost productivity, and maximize longevity. He earned both his PhD in Biological Chemistry and his Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from UCLA. Dr. Milstein has conducted research on topics including genetics, cancer biology, and neuroscience, and his work has been published in multiple scientific journals. Dr. Milstein has been quoted breaking down and analyzing the latest research in popular press such as USA Today, HuffPost, and Weight Watchers magazine. Dr. Milstein has also been featured on television explaining the latest science breakthroughs that improve our lives.
