Dr. Kathryn W. Jablokow serves as Professor of Engineering Design and Mechanical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, where she has established herself as a leading authority in engineering creativity and problem-solving methodologies. Her academic credentials include BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University, and her contributions to the field earned her recognition as a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) in 2008. Her teaching excellence has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the prestigious Keck Foundation's national Engineering Excellence in Teaching Award. As a program director for engineering research initiation at the National Science Foundation's Division of Civil, Mechanical & Manufacturing Innovation, she continues to influence engineering education at a national level. Dr. Jablokow has developed and teaches four innovative courses focusing on individual creativity, problem-solving teams, leadership, and creative design, both online and in traditional classroom settings. Her research focuses on the cognitive psychology of engineering creativity, and she is particularly passionate about helping students discover and develop their unique creative potential by understanding their individual cognitive styles, knowledge bases, and motivational drivers.

Dr. Jack V. Matson serves as Emeritus Professor of Environmental Engineering at Penn State University, where he has revolutionized engineering education through his "Intelligent Fast Failure" approach to innovation and creativity. His distinguished career combines expertise in environmental engineering with groundbreaking teaching methodologies that encourage risk-taking and creative problem-solving. With BS and MS degrees in Chemical Engineering and a PhD in Environmental Engineering from Rice University, he has established himself as an expert in waste management, industrial water treatment, and hazardous waste management. As the former Director of the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education, he developed innovative courses that challenged traditional risk-averse approaches to learning. His entrepreneurial spirit is evident in his founding of three companies: Matson and Associates Inc., Envinity Inc., and Bhutopia LLC. He has authored several influential books on innovation, including "Innovate or Die!" and "Art of Innovation using Intelligent Fast Failure." His teaching philosophy, which emphasizes the essential role of failure in the innovation process, has inspired countless students and professionals to embrace risk-taking as a pathway to innovation. Through his courses and writings, he continues to influence the field of engineering education and innovation methodology.

Dr. Armend Tahirsylaj serves as an Associate Professor of Education at The Pennsylvania State University, bringing a rich international perspective shaped by his diverse educational and professional experiences across Kosovo, Canada, Austria, the United States, Sweden, and Norway. After earning his PhD in Educational Theory and Policy from Penn State in 2015, he has established himself as an expert in international comparative education and K-12 national education policies. His research focuses on educational theory and policy, with particular emphasis on the concept of Bildung (self-cultivation through education) and its role in human development. His international background informs his approach to understanding educational systems and policies across different cultural contexts. As an educator in Penn State's Creativity and Innovation through Technology (CIT) program, he engages with a global community of learners, fostering creative thinking and innovative approaches to education. His work contributes to understanding how different educational systems approach creativity, innovation, and human development through formal education.

Dr. Darrell Velegol serves as Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, combining cutting-edge research with transformative teaching approaches. After earning his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon in 1997, he has established himself as a leading expert in colloid science, publishing more than 70 papers focusing on interparticle forces, colloidal assembly, electrokinetic phenomena, and colloidal motors. His innovative approach to education is exemplified through his development of the "Physics of Community" concept, which applies principles from Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Ecology to understand human decision-making patterns. He has authored "Wild Scholars" (2011), presenting his transformative educational philosophy, and shares his CENTER practices with thousands of students globally through his popular Coursera course "Creativity, Innovation, and Change." His teaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of passion in learning, believing that students pursuing their interests have unlimited potential for achievement. Through his work, he continues to bridge the gap between technical expertise and human development, inspiring students to reach their full potential while advancing the field of chemical engineering