SMO21_Panel

Panel Discussion: Delving into the Human Understanding of Reality

Dr. Caleb Lack, Ph.D.

Dr. Caleb Lack, Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychology and clinical psychologist at the University of Central Oklahoma. He is an accomplished author and researcher on topics ranging from critical thinking and pseudoscience to racism and sexism in early psychology, and various kinds of psychopathology.. Dr. Lack regularly presents nationwide and internationally at conferences on a variety of topics, is on the editorial board of scientific journals, and is a reviewer for both journals and granting agencies. He has written for publications such as Skeptic Ink Network, the Center for Inquiry and has frequently presented on the topic of skepticism and critical thinking. Dr. Lack is the founding advisor of the Skeptics@UCO, a campus group dedicated to the application and promotion of reason and scientific skepticism in all areas of life.

Dr. Joe Haley, Ph. D.

Joe Haley is a professor of physics at Oklahoma State University whose research focuses on searching for new particles using the ATLAS experiment at CERN. He received his PhD in physics from Princeton University in 2009 and joined OSU in 2013. Joe is also passionate about teaching and mentoring students and postdocs, as well as engaging in outreach and public education activities and has received numerous awards for his research, teaching, and mentoring. He is a strong advocate for equity and inclusion in academia and believes that diversity is essential for driving innovation and new ideas.

Dr. Mark Silcox, Ph.D.

Dr. Mark Silcox is a Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Humanities and Philosophy Department at the University of Central Oklahoma. He has an MA in Philosophy from the University of Toronto and received his doctorate from The Ohio State University. He has previously worked as a security guard, a short-order cook, and a freelance writer in the video game industry. He is also a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. His most recent book is A Defense of Simulated Experience (Routledge, 2019).

Dr. Julius de Rojas, Ph.D.

Dr. Julius de Rojas holds a PhD in physics from UC Davis, specializing in rare-earth- and precious-metal-free hard magnetic materials for permanent magnet and data storage applications. He pursued postdoctoral research at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, focusing on magneto-ionic materials, and at Durham University, investigating artificial spin ice structures. Now an Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University, he explores nanoscale magnetic materials, aiming to revolutionize computing hardware with spintronic innovations.

Helen Nibs

Helen Nibs is an intuitive change-maker, business consultant, and the CEO Founder of both "Helen Nibs Consultant" and "Ripples of Light LLC". She has a wealth of experience in both the spiritual and corporate realms having been a Reike practitioner since the year 2000 in addition to being the CEO to two successful Companies. Hellen Teaches Reiki at all levels in Oklahoma City and is currently hosting an online group coaching program and developing spiritual development online classes. This is all in addition to being a speaker and consultant in various areas of expertise.