Faculty Presentations
Alejandro Calderon-Urrea, M.S., Ph.D.
Alejandro Calderon-Urrea, M.S., Ph.D.
“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Can we engage STEM students in large enrollment courses at Fresno State? No… yes… well, yes but…”
“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Can we engage STEM students in large enrollment courses at Fresno State? No… yes… well, yes but…”
Link to Presentation: https://goo.gl/gV4bTb
Link to Presentation: https://goo.gl/gV4bTb
I have been a Biology professor at California State University, Fresno since August 1997. I have served the University in many capacities but the one I am most proud of is serving a Chair of the Department of Biology. I teach Introductory Biology (Biology 1A) for majors, Cell Biology, Genetics, Developmental Biology, and Molecular Biology. I also teach GE courses on Science and Society. I have made it a personal crusade to improve student success in Biology 1A, a key Biology major’s course but also a GE course. I have taught Biology 1A eleven times since 2006 and I will be presenting my experiences trying to incorporate high-impact teaching strategies.
I have been a Biology professor at California State University, Fresno since August 1997. I have served the University in many capacities but the one I am most proud of is serving a Chair of the Department of Biology. I teach Introductory Biology (Biology 1A) for majors, Cell Biology, Genetics, Developmental Biology, and Molecular Biology. I also teach GE courses on Science and Society. I have made it a personal crusade to improve student success in Biology 1A, a key Biology major’s course but also a GE course. I have taught Biology 1A eleven times since 2006 and I will be presenting my experiences trying to incorporate high-impact teaching strategies.
I received my Bachelors in Biology (major in Genetics) from Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia, my Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology from Vrije Universiteit Brussel, in Brussels, Belgium, and my PhD in Biology from Yale University. At Fresno State I have a research laboratory, with many MS and undergraduate students, where we study plant parasitic nematodes and ways to control them, as well as secondary metabolite production in algae.
I received my Bachelors in Biology (major in Genetics) from Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia, my Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology from Vrije Universiteit Brussel, in Brussels, Belgium, and my PhD in Biology from Yale University. At Fresno State I have a research laboratory, with many MS and undergraduate students, where we study plant parasitic nematodes and ways to control them, as well as secondary metabolite production in algae.
My wife (Glenda W. Polack) and I have been married for 28 years and we live in Fresno, CA. We have a 27-year old son, Diego. I enjoy hiking, reading, listening to music, and red wine!
My wife (Glenda W. Polack) and I have been married for 28 years and we live in Fresno, CA. We have a 27-year old son, Diego. I enjoy hiking, reading, listening to music, and red wine!
Betsy Hays, APR, Fellow PRSA
Betsy Hays, APR, Fellow PRSA
Why I'm Obsessed with Project Based Learning
Why I'm Obsessed with Project Based Learning
Link to Presentation: https://goo.gl/D8VTRW
Link to Presentation: https://goo.gl/D8VTRW
Betsy A. Hays, APR, Fellow PRSA, is the lead Public Relations Professor for the Department of Media, Communications and Journalism at California State University, Fresno — a post she has held since 1999. Betsy is the faculty adviser for the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and Fresno State’s student-run PR firm, TALK. She is also the 2017-2018 Fresno State Service-Learning Scholar and served for three years as the Associate Director for the Coleman Fellows through the Lyles Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Fresno State. Active in the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) since 1998, including two terms as president of the Central California Chapter, she is a past chair of the Board of Directors for the North Pacific District. Through PRSA national, Betsy earned her “APR” designation as an accredited PR pro and was inducted into the prestigious PRSA College of Fellows. She was named Outstanding Club/Organization Adviser in 2013, Outstanding Adviser in 2010 and selected as one of the Provost’s Promising New Tenure-Track Faculty Members in 2008. She received Fresno State’s “Spirit of Service” Award in 2010 for her work infusing service-learning into her public relations curricula. Betsy was named the Central California Chapter of PRSA’s Public Relations Professional of the Year in 2000 and is the co-author of three books: “Win & Wow: Public Relations Secrets for Everyday Success,” “Land Your Dream Career in College: The Complete Guide to Success,” and "Life After College: 10 Steps to Build A Life You Love.”
Betsy A. Hays, APR, Fellow PRSA, is the lead Public Relations Professor for the Department of Media, Communications and Journalism at California State University, Fresno — a post she has held since 1999. Betsy is the faculty adviser for the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and Fresno State’s student-run PR firm, TALK. She is also the 2017-2018 Fresno State Service-Learning Scholar and served for three years as the Associate Director for the Coleman Fellows through the Lyles Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Fresno State. Active in the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) since 1998, including two terms as president of the Central California Chapter, she is a past chair of the Board of Directors for the North Pacific District. Through PRSA national, Betsy earned her “APR” designation as an accredited PR pro and was inducted into the prestigious PRSA College of Fellows. She was named Outstanding Club/Organization Adviser in 2013, Outstanding Adviser in 2010 and selected as one of the Provost’s Promising New Tenure-Track Faculty Members in 2008. She received Fresno State’s “Spirit of Service” Award in 2010 for her work infusing service-learning into her public relations curricula. Betsy was named the Central California Chapter of PRSA’s Public Relations Professional of the Year in 2000 and is the co-author of three books: “Win & Wow: Public Relations Secrets for Everyday Success,” “Land Your Dream Career in College: The Complete Guide to Success,” and "Life After College: 10 Steps to Build A Life You Love.”
Patrick DeWalt, M.B.A., Ph.D.
Patrick DeWalt, M.B.A., Ph.D.
Pedagogical Intersectionality: Exploring Content, Technology, and Student Centered Learning Through a Problem Based/Project Based Approach
Pedagogical Intersectionality: Exploring Content, Technology, and Student Centered Learning Through a Problem Based/Project Based Approach
Link to Presentation: https://goo.gl/CDkbiC
Link to Presentation: https://goo.gl/CDkbiC
Dr. Patrick S. De Walt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Liberal Studies. Research interests include: Africana Identity, Racial Identity, Theory, Curriculum Development, Teacher Education and applications of technology in education. He has been a part of the faculty since the Fall of 2016.
Dr. Patrick S. De Walt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Liberal Studies. Research interests include: Africana Identity, Racial Identity, Theory, Curriculum Development, Teacher Education and applications of technology in education. He has been a part of the faculty since the Fall of 2016.