NSME Faculty and Staff Resources

NSME Committees

CES/ESA Advisory Board

Responsible for providing oversight and guidance on the activities of the Center for Environmental Studies and the Environmental Studies Area

  • Kane Keller, Assistant Professor of Biology and Chair; (661) 654-2499, kkeller4@csub.edu
  • Antje Lauer, Professor of Biology; (661) 654-2603, alauer@csub.edu  
  • Rae McNeish, Assistant Professor of Biology; (661) 654-3089, rmcneish@csub.edu 
  • Brandon Pratt, Professor of Biology; (661) 654-2033, rpratt@csub.edu
  • Hanoz Santoke, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry; (661) 654-2519, hsantoke@csub.edu
  • Kanwalinderjit Kaur, Assistant Professor of CEECS; (661) 654-3082, kgagnej@csub.edu
  • Adam Guo, Associate Professor of Geology; (661) 654-2550, jguo1@csub.edu
  • Linh Bui, Assistant Professor of Public Health; (661) 654-2050, lbui1@csub.edu
  • Zhongzhe Liu, Associate Professor of Engineering; (661) 654-3462, zliu3@csub.edu
  • Karlo Lopez, Associate Dean of NSME; (661) 654- 3450, klopez@csub.edu
  • Maria Chavez, Administrative Support Coordinator; (661) 654-3450, mchavez94@csub.edu
  • Marlene Hensley, Instructional Support Technician Lab Safety & ESA; (661) 654-3167, mhensley2@csub.edu
  • Heath Niemeyer, Interim Vice President of University Advancement; (661) 654-3579, hniemeyer@csub.edu

Chairs Council

Consists of the Dean, the Associate Dean, and the Chairs of NSME's seven departments. The NSME Chairs Council meets twice a month and additionally as needed

Curriculum Committee

Responsible for receiving, approving, and disapproving all matters regarding curriculum and catalog copy in NSME. The decisions of the NSME Curriculum Committee are forwarded to the NSME Dean for final approval. For more information on the Curriculum Committee, including its members, bylaws and forms, go to the Curriculum Committee page. 

Honors, Awards, and Scholarships Committee

Responsible for receiving, making, and approving nominations for various NSME and university awards for students and faculty

Safety Committee

Dedicated to researching, communicating, and implementing best safety practices in order to minimize potential hazards and promote safe work environments within NSME

  • Amber Stokes, Associate Professor of Biology; (661) 654-2886, astokes2@csub.edu
  • Jesse Bergkamp, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry; (661) 654-3992, jbergkamp@csub.edu
  • Vincent On, Assistant Professor of CEECS; (661) 654-3082, von@csub.edu 
  • Anna Cruz, Assistant Professor of Geology; (661) 654-3027, acruz72@csub.edu
  • Yangsuk Ko, Professor of Mathematics; (661) 654-3175, yko@csub.edu
  • Allison Duggins, Simulation Center and Skills Lab Technician; aduggins@csub.edu
  • Zhongzhe Liu, Associate Professor of Engineering; (661) 654-3462, zliu3@csub.edu
  • Karlo Lopez, Associate Dean of NSME; (661) 654-3450, klopez@csub.edu
  • Maria Chavez, Administrative Support Coordinator; (661) 654-3450, mchavez94@csub.edu
  • Jana Simmering, Instructional Support Technician of Biology; (661) 654-2180, jsimmering@csub.edu
  • Julian Castellanos, Instructional Support Technician of Biology; (661) 654-6694, jacasellanos10@csub.edu
  • Michael Contreras, Instructional Support Technician of Chemistry, (661) 654-2332, mcontreras9@csub.edu
  • Eliyah Zaito, Instructional Support Technician of Chemistry, (661) 654-2332, ezaito@csub.edu
  • Henry Lin, Equipment Technician, CEECS; (661) 654-2825, hlin5@csub.edu
  • Brian Aguilar, Instructional Support Technician of Geology, (661) 654-3274, baguilar18@csub.edu 
  • Christopher Wisehart, Instructional Support Technician of Physics and Engineering; (661) 654-2889, cwisehart@csub.edu 
  • Marlene Hensley, Instructional Support Technician Lab Safety & ESA; (661) 654-3167, mhensley2@csub.edu

New Building Committee

Equipment Committee

  • Lucas Hall, Assistant Professor of Biology; (661) 654- 2471, lhall12@csub.edu
  • Lance Talbert, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry; (661) 654-2455, ltalbert@csub.edu
  • Chengwei Lei, Associate Professor of CEECS; (661) 654-2102, clei@csub.edu
  • Chris Krugh, Chair of Geology; (661) 654-3126, wkrugh@csub.edu
  • Annie Boehning, Associate Professor of Nursing; (661) 654-2505, ahuynh@csub.edu
  • Yize Li, Associate Professor of Physics & Engineering; (661) 654-3463, yli11@csub.edu
  • Karlo Lopez, Associate Dean of NSME; (661) 654-3450, klopez@csub.edu
  • Maria Chavez, Administrative Support Coordinator; (661) 654-3450, mchavez94@csub.edu

Other Resources

CSUB Handbook

The CSU Bakersfield University Handbook and Academic Policy Manual are the principal sources of definitions, policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to the achievement of the academic mission of the campus. These manuals are subject to change at any time as new policies are issued or current policies are updated. Please check the Senate website for updates and resolutions that have been approved by the campus President.

CSUB Employment

Collective Bargaining Agreements

Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) establish terms of employment between employee unions and employers. Find your unit's agreement by visiting the CSU Chancellor's website.

Budget & Expenditure

See the 2021-2022 NSME budget and operating expenses.