D. W. Pasulka is a professor of religious studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She is known for her internationally acclaimed work in religion, new religious movements (UAPs/UFOs) and for her work teaching creativity. She also consults for movies and docu-series, including The Conjuring (2013) and has appeared on numerous podcasts. Her books include American Cosmic: UFOs, Religion and Technology; and Encounters: Experiences with Non-Human Intelligences. Her latest work, The Others: UFO's, AI and The Hidden Forces Guiding Human Destiny will be published in July.