by Robert West | Jun 19, 2024
Denver, Colorado-
Robert West received a Doctorate in Paleontology at the University of Chicago. Immediately thereafter he was a professor at Adelphi University on Long Island. He then became Curator of Geology at the Milwaukee Public Museum. This expanded his paleontology research to Arctic Canada and the Himalayan foothills of Pakistan and Nepal. Then there were two stints as a museum director – Carnegie Museum of Natural History I Pittsburgh and Cranbrook Institute of Science in suburban Detroit before establishing his museum consultancy, Informal Learning Experiences. Now he works with museums worldwide on operational issues, market analysis, solid presentation of contemporary science and different organization on outcome of exhibits. Robert is a member of the American Alliance of Museums and the American Association for The Advancement of Science. He also is a senior member of The Exploders Club. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and traveling.
by Sitara Ravikumar | Jun 19, 2024
New York, New York
Dr. Sitara Ravikumar, M.D., FACOG, earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. She completed her training with a four-year obstetrics and gynecology residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey, finishing in May of 2019. Dr. Ravikumar, MD, FACOG, is an obstetrician and gynecologist at Aster OB/GYN serving the Upper West Side of New York City. She is well versed in preventative, diagnostic and therapeutic practices ranging from routine gynecological exams, cervical and breast cancer screening, in-office ultrasounds, to minimally invasive laparoscopic /hysteroscopic procedures and any major operative procedures. Dr. Ravikumar enjoys giving back to her community as a volunteer. She has provided free healthcare for low-income households, educated members of her community about health and fitness, and tutored refugee students from around the world. Dr. Ravikumar has been named ‘Best Practice in the City’. She is a member of the American Medical Association, and fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologist.
by Rafeak Muhammad M.D. | Jun 19, 2024
South Richmond Hill, New York-
Dr. Rafeak Muhammad received his M.D. at New York Medical College in 1979. After completing his internship in Internal Medicine at New York Medical College (Metropolitan), he attended Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine for his residency in Ophthalmology from 1980-1983.
Dr. Muhammad has been practicing as an Ophthalmologist for over 35 years. He is currently in private practice in South Richmond Hill, Queens NY. As a medical eye physician, he diagnoses and treats a variety of diseases such as Glaucoma, Dry Eye, Cataract as well as eye injuries.
Dr. Muhammad is currently licensed to practice medicine in New York and New Jersey. He is affiliated with Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.
Dr. Muhammad is a member of the AAO, ABPS, and the Medical Societies of New York State and New York County.
by Behrooz Mandanipour DPM | Jun 19, 2024
New York, New York-
Dr. Mandanipour received his B.S. degree in Biology and Pre-Medical Sciences at Yeshiva University/ Long Island University and graduated with honors. He then went on to obtain his M.S. degree in Molecular Biology. He completed his medical training at New York College of Podiatric Medicine graduating magna cum laude. Dr. Mandanipour completed his surgical residency at Wyckoff Heights medical center, under the tutelage of nationally recognized foot and ankle surgeons.
He is highly trained in both conservative and surgical treatment of the foot Pathologies, including but not limited to Bunion, Hammer toe, fracture repair, heel pain and ankle sprains. He also treats ingrown toenails, diabetic foot. Dr. Mandanipour has been practicing as a sole practitioner since 2003. He treats kids as well as adults.
Dr. Mandanipour is affiliated with New York Presbyterian of Queens and Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. He also has surgical privileges at the Fifth Avenue Surgery Center in Manhattan and Allcity Family Health Center in Brooklyn
by George M. Briggs | Jun 19, 2024
Lawton, Michigan-
George M. Briggs is with Western Diversified Plastics, which creates custom engineered plastic and electromechanical components for the global automotive industry. Mr. Briggs is a supervisor and specializes in process, safety, supervision, and troubleshooting. WDP’s design & development campus is located in Mattawan, Michigan, halfway between Detroit and Chicago.
