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David J. Malan
Gordon McKay Professor of the Practice of Computer Science at Harvard University
David J. Malan teaches the course Computer Science 50, also known as CS50, at Harvard. It is one of the world's most popular computer science courses, with millions of learners worldwide. CS50 is among Harvard University's largest courses, one of Yale University's largest courses, and edX's largest massive open online course (MOOC).
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Ansaf Salleb-Aouissi
Computer Science Lecturer at the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University
Ansaf Salleb-Aouissi has published several peer-reviewed papers and received a National Science Foundation (NSF) award and a Pearson Education grant to advance her research.
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Arthur Brooks
Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School and Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School
Arthur Brooks is an internationally recognized expert in leadership, happiness, and social entrepreneurship. He writes on The Atlantic's "How to Build a Life" column and has authored 13 books, including the #1 New York Times bestseller Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier, co-authored with Oprah Winfrey.
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Peter Tuchman
Trading Expert and Instructor at the New York Institute of Finance
Peter Tuchman has earned the reputation of "the most photographed man on Wall Street." He has spent 35 years studying the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
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Danielle Allen
James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University
Danielle Allen is a published political philosopher of democratic theory, political sociology, and the history of political thought. She is the founding director of the Democratic Knowledge Project, a K-16 civic education provider. She has also been a columnist for the Washington Post and The Atlantic.
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Rav Ahuja
Global Program Director at IBM Skills Network
Rav Ahuja co-founded Cognitive Class, an IBM-led initiative to democratize in-demand technology skills. He specializes in instructional solutions for AI, data science, and cloud. Ahuja has presented at global events and authored numerous papers, articles, books, and courses.
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