Caption: FacDev presented at the AI and Academia Conference at CSU Fullerton on February 20, 2026.

Lecturer, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

"I earned an interdisciplinary PhD from the University of California, Riverside, spanning botany, computer science, and chemistry, where I researched antioxidants in pomegranate juice, plant survival during flooding, insect–plant chemical warfare, and the aroma chemistry of citrus fruits. I began teaching at CSUN in 2013 as a lecturer in introductory chemistry and have since taught introductory and general chemistry lectures and discussions. Today, I primarily teach in the laboratory, including general, analytical, organic, and physical chemistry labs. I also teach CHEM 500, focused on graduate school survival skills, and have taught SCI 100, a first-year success course for science majors. In addition, I previously advised the CSUN Chem Club. I value participating in Faculty Development because it connects me with colleagues across campus who are deeply committed to teaching and student success."

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OneHE is a free, online, asynchronous professional development platform that provides practical teaching strategies and tips. Email facdev@csun.edu to learn how to get a license. Available only to faculty teaching during the Spring 2026 semester.

Still time to sign up! This 12-week workshop will provide faculty a structured, hands-on program to complete an article for publication. Priority will be given to faculty with a preliminary draft.

Co-sponsored by Academic Technology

This session introduces faculty to no-cost generative AI tools to enhance course design, instructional materials, feedback, and scholarly productivity—without requiring specialized technical expertise. 

Learn how to design an effective mid-semester check-in that can positively impact your course evaluations.

With Bohsiu Wu, Associate Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at how faculty workload, enrollment, and college-level decision making fit together. 

This workshop led by Aida Camara-Crowder provides faculty with strategies to harness LinkedIn to increase professional visibility and promote scholarly networking.

Dr. Anna Joaquin will provide tips on how to prepare a journal article for submission.

Learn how to use quick, low-stakes evaluations that provide useful feedback to improve teaching and learning. 

With Kevin Zemlicka, Senior Program Coordinator, Project Rebound

Learn how Project Rebound supports system-impacted students at CSUN and explore practical ways faculty can partner with the program to foster belonging and student success.

Join University Archivist Gayle O'Hara for a hands-on session focused on: Introduction to Archives, Finding Aids, and CSUN’s Collecting Areas with a special focus on our University Archives and Campus History.

Join us this semester for this opportunity to write with community!

Spring registration is open for free, online professional development courses from the CSU Chancellor’s Office Online Course Services.