FIR Bios

Meet the 2019-2020 Faculty In Residence

Fadi Castronovo

Completing a Scholarly Project in the Academic Year - Productivity

Fadi Castronovo Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at the California State University East Bay’s Engineering Department in the Construction Management program. His research focuses on the use of innovative technology (such as BIM, virtual and augmented reality) for the enhancement of construction management and engineering delivery process. He has researched the role of immersive virtual reality to improve the delivery process of facilities, starting from the design to the management of the facility. His research has also focused on intersecting with educational psychology, with a special focus on self-regulated learning of Lean Design and Construction practices. Lastly, his main research focus lies in the development and assessment of educational video games for the advancement of STEM education. At Cal State East Bay, he supported the formation of the Construction Engineering Advanced Technologies (CEAT) Center. Three of his research groups are part of the CEAT Center. The Immersive and Interactive Research group performs research in the use and development of interactive workspaces for integrated project teams. Efforts from Lean Construction Research group focus on the use of technology to eliminate construction waste. The STEM Educational Gaming Research group efforts focus on leveraging engaging and innovative technology to enhance the education for future construction managers and engineers.

www.fadicastronovo.com

Albert Gonzalez

Completing a Scholarly Project in the Academic Year - Feedback & Deadlines

Dr. Albert Gonzalez is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Anthropology, Geography, and Environmental Studies (AGES) at Cal State East Bay. He is an historical and experimental archaeologist focusing on the archaeologies of Latinxs in the United States, of the American West, and of Native North America. Dr. Gonzalez is interested in anthropological theory, including posthumanism, anarchist anthropology, decolonial and postcolonial thought, and the intersection between material culture studies and future studies. His historical interests include world and "big" history, Latin America (colonial, national, and contemporary), and comparative colonialism. Dr. Gonzalez is the director of the C.E. Smith Museum of Anthropology and the Pacific Earthen Architecture Research Laboratory (PEARL) at Cal State East Bay.

Natalie Ingraham

Completing a Scholarly Project in the Academic Year - Feedback & Deadlines

Natalie Ingraham, PhD, MPH is and Assistant Professor of Sociology at CSUEB. She is interested in the intersections of body size, gender, sexuality and health. Her current work examines transgender healthcare in family planning clinic settings. She has been in three previous FLCs focused on diversity & social justice, grants, and supporting students with complex, overlapping challenges. More information including her teaching and publication/research experience can be found at www.natalieingraham.com

Jason Smith

Navigating the Role of Department Chair

Mr. Smith is an Associate Professor and the Chair of the Department of Health Sciences at California State University, East Bay (CSUEB). In addition to leading the Department of Health Sciences, he teaches courses in bioethics, health humanities, and health law. Mr. Smith is an expert in public health law and is interested in issues of jurisprudence and ethics in public health law. His research focuses primarily on issues of climate disruption, human health and governance. He has also published on the First Amendment and public health; issues of stigma, and on pedagogy.

Mr. Smith serves as the Vice-Chair of the Academic Senate at CSUEB. Before serving as Vice-Chair, he served as the Chair of the Committee on Academic Planning and Review. He has been active in campus governance and is interested in issues of climate adaptation, higher education, and strategic planning. He is a fellow of the Executive Leadership Academy at the Center for Studies in Higher Education at UC Berkeley and has completed a certificate in strategic foresight at the University of Houston.

Mr. Smith earned his law degree from Northeastern University School of Law and his degree in theology from Harvard Divinity School. Mr. Smith lives in Oakland, CA with his partner. He is interested in contemporary art, GLBT history, and film. You can find his CV and more information at www.jasonasmith.net

Michelle St. George

Formative Observations and Evaluations: A Community of Practice for Composition Instructors

Michelle St. George is an annual lecturer in the English Department. As a composition instructor, she works closely with students from a diverse range of backgrounds on a shared goal: to grow as critical thinkers, engaged readers, and confident writers. Michelle is also interested in the evaluation of instructors who work in institutions of higher education. Accordingly, she has collaborated with faculty on several workshops and conference presentations that focus on teaching observations as tools for promoting formative dialogue among teachers of writing. Serving as an instructor and FIR, Michelle looks forward to working with writing faculty who desire to receive and provide formative feedback on their teaching practices.

Vanessa Yingling

Writing Grant Proposals

Dr. Vanessa Yingling is an Associate Professor of Kinesiology in the College of Education and Allied Studies at California State University, East Bay. She received her Ph.D. in Kinesiology with a concentration in Biomechanics from the University of Waterloo. She is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. Osteoporosis is a “pediatric disease with geriatric consequences” therefore Dr. Yingling’s long-term research goal is to investigate how to “grow a strong skeleton”. Her research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIA and NIAMS). Dr. Yingling is committed to community outreach and translating her research into programs or information to benefit the public.

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