2001
Hired as Assistant Professor
Taught courses in digital media and developed "Lingo by Osmosis" teaching tool.
2001-2002
Academic Affairs Committee
Worked on the new high-end lab configuration in Mendocino 3006.
2001
Released "Asymptote"
Premiered in November as one of your first creative works at Sacramento State.
2002
"Bio Electric Dot" Exhibition
Created computer art exploring effects of communication technology on human relationships at University Union Gallery.
2002-2003
Assessment Website
Developed digital infrastructure for departmental assessment needs.
2002
Presented "Asymptote"
Presented at The Dynamics of Convergent Media conference at University of South Carolina in November.
2003
Created "A Space of Time"
Won multiple international awards including 1st Prize at Moscow International Film Festival.
2003
Doctoral Prize from Syracuse University
Prestigious recognition awarded while employed at Sacramento State.
2003
Keynote Speaker
Presented at University of Minnesota on tracking devices for statistical inference.
2003
Video Recording System
Allowed students to review lessons and complex concepts at their own pace.
2004-2005
Chair, Faculty Development Committee
Organized research colloquia and departmental events.
2005
Presented at V Bienal Iberoamericana
Presented on statistical algorithms for non-linear hypermedia narratives in Mexico City.
2005-2007
Faculty Mentor, Center for Teaching and Learning
Provided guidance to faculty on teaching methods and technology integration.
2006
Promoted to Associate Professor
Achieved tenure status at the university.
2006
Developed "Functional Director"
Created approximately 14 hours of video tutorials for multimedia authoring courses.
2006
First Graduate Course
Expanded teaching portfolio to include graduate-level instruction in Computer-Mediated Communications.
2007
Started Teaching COMS106 Online
Pioneered synchronous online learning at Sacramento State using the iMeet platform.
2007, 2009
iSkills Cut Score Committee
Helped establish standards for digital literacy assessment with Educational Testing Services.
2007-2009
California Emerging Technology Fund
Contributed to statewide digital inclusion initiatives.
2008-2009
Coordinator, CSUS Teaching Institute
Implemented technology training focused on Hybrid/Online Classes and Universal Design.
2009
Board of Directors, Access Sacramento
Served on board of local media access organization.
2009-2011
Consultant for World Agroforestry Centre
Developed Computer-Mediated Communication strategies for researchers in Amazon basin.
2010-2011
Faculty Mentor, Center for Teaching and Learning
Continued mentoring faculty on teaching innovations.
2011
Promoted to Professor
Achieved highest faculty rank at Sacramento State.
2011
Developed Digital Communication Minor
Created comprehensive 6-course curriculum for ICT Literacy based on UNESCO and ALA standards.
2012
Co-authored Paper on Instruction
Published research on pedagogical approaches in the International Journal of Learning.
2012
Taught Course at UNAM, Mexico
Delivered synchronous online course "Escritura Creativa en Hipermedios" from Sacramento to students in Mexico City.
2012
Created Instructional Strategies Wiki
Developed resource for Computer-Mediated Communication course.
2013
Faculty Mentor, Center for Teaching and Learning
Continued mentoring role focusing on technology integration.
2013
Presented on Teaching Strategies
Presented findings on real-time online environments at CSU Teaching Symposium.
2013-2014
Chair, Teaching Institute
Produced video tutorials on using mind maps for education.
2014-2015
Coordinator, CSUS Teaching Institute
Led faculty development initiatives across campus.
2014-2016
California Open Education Resources Council
Helped develop statewide OER initiatives.
2014-2016
Curriculum Developer for ICT Literacy
Created system-wide courses and professional development programs for CSU Chancellor's Office.
2015
Quality Matters Training
Began preparing COMS106 for certification using Quality Matters standards.
2015
Created "Screen Capturing Pedagogical Videos"
Developed 40 modular lessons rated "Outstanding" by MERLOT reviewers.
2016
Published "Atolls, Islands, and Archipelagos"
Article published in Open Praxis journal on open educational resources in California.
2016
Co-created COOL4ED
Helped establish California Open Online Library for Education repository for open educational resources across California.
2016
Published Digital Media Creation as OER
Shared course using Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike-Non-Commercial license in MERLOT.
2017
Quality Matters Certification
COMS106 became first course at Sacramento State to receive Quality Matters certification.
2017
Created "Accidental Occurrence"
Won Best Experimental Film at Premios Latino, Spain with hypermedia modular movie.
2018
Presented on Networked-based Activities
Shared innovations at Quality Matters Conference.
2019
Curriculum Redesign Grant
Enhanced peer-enabled activities and developed video lessons for open-source editing software.
2019-2021
Developed "Big Data" Video Poem
Finalist for International Coover Award for Best Electronic Literature.
2020
Co-authored "Tablada Hipertextual"
Published scholarly work on hypertext literature with R. Mata.
2020
Published VR Research
Article on narrative involvement scale for VR published in Anuario Electrónico.
2021
Created "Uku Pacha" VR Film
Premiered at Vancouver International Film Festival and won multiple awards.
2023
Developed "Scholarly Stanzas"
Created innovative electronic literature work exploring AI-human interaction.
2023
Presented Research on Knowledge Graphs
Presented findings on minorities' media representation at ACH Conference.
2024
Created "Pitched Together"
Developed stereoscopic VR film about the 2023 Homeless World Cup.
2024
Presented on AI and 2024 US Elections
Presented at 7º Congresso Internacional Media Ecology.