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 and Humanities
Gilah Yelin Hirsch, professor of art emerita, is exhibiting work at UCLA Hillel in a group exhibition called Artists for Humanity. The show will take place until June 14, with all proceeds going to aid victims of the Gaza War.
Rik Noyce, lecturer of music, wrote “Communicate with Confidence” for Babel Flute, an international flute magazine and community. Noyce’s article explores the meaning and role of confidence in live music performance, and posits that musicians should consider their unique point of view as a confidence to be communicated to their audience.
College of Continuing and Professional Education
Milton Krivokuca, quality assurance program coordinator and instructor, was named 2024 Quality Professional of the Year by Quality magazine due to his deep knowledge of management, auditing, engineering, Six Sigma, supply chains, and calibration.
Dean of the College of Continuing and Professional Education Kim McNutt was also quoted in Krivokuca’s profile, saying: “We really cater to the adult professional and working professional. He has embraced that.”
College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
Professor of Biology Terry McGlynn was named a 2024 Fellow by the Ecological Society of America in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of ecology. McGlynn has expanded understanding of social insects and the biology of non-indigenous species, and he has worked for equity, broadening representation, and evidence-based teaching and mentoring practices within the CSU. His election as an ESA Fellow is for life.
Professor and Chair of Physics John Price was elected to the chair line of the Far West Section (FWS) of the American Physical Society, which advances physics through research journals, scientific meetings, education, outreach, advocacy, and international activities.
The FWS brings together physicists in California, Nevada, and Hawaii to promote collaborative efforts among members, as well as share experiences and best practices affecting physics departments across the region. In his upcoming term, Price plans to work to help physics departments combat declining enrollments, and anticipates that his position will increase the visibility of the CSUDH Physics Department at the state, regional, and national level.
Associate Professor of Biology Sonal Singhal, along with 10 members of the CSUDH Department of Biology and other colleagues, co-authored “Integration of Inquiry-Based Experiences Department-Wide: An Example from Biology Curriculum” for Experiential Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, a journal hosted by CSUDH and the CSU. The article illustrates how inquiry-based experiences can be implemented sustainably and equitably across institutional context.
Quotes and/or interviews in the media from faculty
“Giving workers more autonomy, flexibility, and choice in any work setting can go a long way in helping to retain workers, especially Generation Z and Millennials who have different multiple life ‘bottom lines’ than older generations have had.” – Alfredo Carlos, assistant professor of labor studies, was a featured expert for WalletHub’s article, “States Where Unemployment Claims Are Increasing the Most.” Carlos was also interviewed by Marketplace about exploitative conditions faced by garment workers.
“[Being fit] means being able to have the muscle strength, endurance, power, joint mobility, and overall flexibility to perform tasks or physical activities without undue fatigue or extreme effort.” – Associate Professor of Kinesiology Scott Cheatham advised how to stay physically fit at every age for WebMD.
“The process of completing the tax return, whether doing it yourself or having a professional prepare it for you, is not where people miss things. People miss things because they fail to properly track income and expenses or follow other IRS guidelines relevant to paying taxes correctly and on time.” – Lecturer of Finance Michael Manahan gave expert insights for “Should You File Your Taxes With Online Software or Hire an Accountant?” by MoneyGeek.
“Filing for unemployment provides a weekly income, while job searching helps stabilize finances. The quicker someone applies after losing their job, the sooner they can access funds, which may be critical to meeting immediate expenses.” – Thomas Norman, professor of management and marketing, offered his expert opinion to MoneyGeek about managing finances while unemployed, as well as a freelancer’s guide to personal finance and taxes.
