Our faculty members participate in conferences around the world, conduct groundbreaking research, and publish books and journal papers that contribute to their field and highlight their expertise. We feature those accomplishments and more in this section. To share faculty news, email lmckibbin@csudh.edu.
College of Arts & Humanities
Alfredo Carlos, assistant professor of labor studies, co-authored “The Long History of Immigrant Rights Activism,” published by the Santa Barbara Independent. The article contextualizes recent immigration protests within Santa Barbara, noting that although activism within the city’s Chicana/o community is not new, the latest wave seems more joyful and festive.
College of Business Administration & Public Policy
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Administration Sarah Britto, Professor of Public Administration Rui Sun, and Professor of Information Systems Xuefei (Nancy) Deng co-authored “Resilience of Public Administration Students During the Pandemic: The Impacts of Coping Strategies and Learning Barriers,” published in the Journal of Public Affairs Education. The study examines the relationship between coping strategies, learning barriers, and resilience among Public Administration students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers found that proactive coping strategies helped lessen the negative impact of learning barriers, implying that programs should prioritize efforts to strengthen these strategies to support student success.
Criminal Justice Lecturer Ed Newcomer launched Nature’s Secret Service, a podcast about wildlife law enforcement produced in collaboration with DHTV. The first two episodes feature guest Marie Palladini, professor of criminal justice, discussing what it was like being one of the first female U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Special Agents, and her first undercover investigation involving alligator skin trafficking.
College of Education
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education Minhye Son has been awarded two grants from the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) in South Korea to support her research on Korean Dual Language Programs (KDLPs) in the U.S. Son is Co-Principal Investigator for two projects alongside Dr. Joy Ee from Loyola Marymount University. “Promoting Korean Language and Culture through Korean Dual Language Bilingual Education: A Case of Southern California in the U.S.,” was awarded $16,630 and examines KDLP expansion and impact. “Korean Dual Language Programs in the United States: Past, Present, and Future,” was awarded $14,005, and will support a contracted book with Multilingual Matters.
College of Natural & Behavioral Sciences
Associate Professor of Physics Horace Crogman, Academic Technology Officer and Director, Academic Technology Reza Boroon, and three student research assistants co-authored “Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality in Experiential Learning: Transforming Educational Paradigms,” published in Education Sciences. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, including case studies, faculty trainings, and pilot classes, the researchers concluded that extended reality technologies have the potential to revolutionize experiential learning across disciplines.
Professor of Psychology Philip Vieira co-authored “Time to Choose: Impact of Intertrial Interval on Selecting Between Methamphetamine and Food Reinforcement in Male and Female Rats,” published in Psychopharmacology. The study sought to characterize the role of interval doses on methamphetamine (METH) choice behavior, as it has received limited study. The results showed that using a shorter intertrial interval dramatically shifted METH choice behavior, with METH infusions being chosen over food pellets more frequently in a dose-dependent manner.
Recent quotes and/or interviews in the media from faculty
“To lower insurance costs, buyers may consider a car with advanced safety features, a high reliability rating, an anti-theft device, and a size that suits their needs.” – Associate Professor of Finance Jennifer Brodmann was featured in WalletHub’s article about the cheapest cars to insure.
“The best loans are the ones that have very few restrictions in their terms and conditions (aka “fine print”). They should clearly mention whether the interest rate they charge is fixed or variable, or if collateral is required or not. ” – Prakash Dheeriya, professor of finance, was a featured expert in a WalletHub piece about how to find the best online loans.
“The Chinese market is extremely favorable to Elon Musk. This will likely create some tensions within the Trump administration, because a lot of people around Trump are openly anti-Chinese.” – Assistant Professor of Political Science Julien Labarre was interviewed on LCN, the Quebec equivalent of CNN, about January’s TikTok ban and rumors of an Elon Musk acquisition.
Labarre made several other appearances in French-speaking media to discuss pressing topics at the intersection of democracy and technology, including on CBC Radio Canada to analyze Meta’s decision to end fact-checking on its platforms, Radio Télévision Suisse to discuss U.S. media preparations for the Trump administration, and in Followed magazine to interview about Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency.
“One key aspect of budgeting is savings, which plays a vital role in wealth creation and can be a strong motivator. Saving for a specific goal—like a major purchase or vacation—can make budgeting more rewarding.” – Associate Dean of CBAPP and Professor of Finance Tayyeb Shabbir gave expert advice about budgets for WalletHub.
“Often lenders may try to “up-sell” and borrowers should beware of overextending themselves. Even if the loan seems like a great deal, it is almost always unwise to borrow more than you need.” – Melissa St. James, associate professor of management and marketing, was a WalletHub featured expert about online loans and the biggest mistakes to avoid.
