Dr. Jonathan Dushoff is a Professor at McMaster University (Hamilton, ON, Canada) in Biology. His research interests include theoretical, statistical, and computational approaches to understanding the evolution and spread of infectious diseases. The blog post for this episode can be found at prof-talks.com.

Dr. Jota Samper is an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado (Boulder, CO, USA) in Environmental Design. His research interests include sustainable urban growth, and the intersection between urban informality (slums) and urban violent conflict. The blog post for this episode can be found at prof-talks.com.

Dr. Robert Laprairie is an Assistant Professor at the University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon, SK, Canada) in Pharmacy and Nutrition. His research interests include the endocannabinoid system and the type 1 cannabinoid receptor. The blog post for this episode can be found at prof-talks.com.

Dr. Sebnem Duzgun is the Fred Banfield Distinguished Endowed Chair & Professor at the Colorado School of Mines (Golden, CO, USA) in Mining Engineering. Her research interests include virtual reality and gaming for earth sciences, and uncertainty analysis and risk assessment for rock slopes. The blog post for this episode can be found at prof-talks.com.

Dr. Ruobing Dong is an Assistant Professor at the University of Victoria (Victoria, BC, Canada) in Physics & Astronomy. His research interests include planet formation. The blog post for this episode can be found at prof-talks.com.

Dr. Jill Blakley is an Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon, SK, Canada) in Geography & Planning. Her research interests include urban quality, environmental management frameworks, and strategic environment assessment. The blog post for this episode can be found at prof-talks.com.

Dr. Hany Aziz is a Professor at the University of Waterloo (Waterloo, ON, Canada) in Electrical and Computer Engineering. His research interests include organic electronic and optoelectronic materials and devices, and flexible and printable electronics. The blog post for this episode can be found at prof-talks.com.

Dr. Zarin Machanda is an Assistant Professor at Tufts University (Medford, MA, USA) in Anthropology. Her research interests include understanding the factors that shape the quality and development of social relationships among wild chimpanzees. The blog post for this episode can be found at prof-talks.com.

Dr. Guenther Ruhe is a Professor at the University of Calgary (Calgary, AB, Canada) in Electrical and Computer Engineering. His research interests include software project management, open innovation, and crowdsourcing. The blog post for this episode can be found at prof-talks.com.

Dr. Cliff Thurber is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Madison, WI, USA) in Geoscience. His research interests include 3D seismic imaging with application to fault zones, volcanoes, and subduction zones. The blog post for this episode can be found at prof-talks.com.