Vahe Peroomian has been teaching physics and astronomy for over 25 years, with a teaching philosophy centered on the success of every student in the courses he teaches. Vahé has 25 years of research experience in space science (specializing in geomagnetic storms and their societal impacts) with funding from NASA and the National Science Foundation. In addition to his passion for astronomy, Vahe is an avid photographer and an author on the Serway and Jewett series of physics textbooks. Since June 2005, Vahe has also served as a member of the Board of Trustees of Glendale Community College (GCC) in Glendale, California, a city-wise elected position to which he has been reelected three times.
His course, ASTR 100Lxg: The Universe (4.0 units): Survey of the universe: planets, satellites, comets, stars, nebulae, galaxies. Practical component includes planetary observations and dark-sky field trip.
University Partners: Ndejje University and Afghan Students from Her Future Afghanistan
Guoping Huang, D.DES, is a landscape planning scholar, practitioner, and geospatial innovator. His research interests include digital visualization, Geodesign, resilient and sustainable development in developing countries, international planning, and spatial data science.
His course, SSCI 313: Global Geodesign and Stakeholder Engagement (2.0 units): Introduces the concept, practice, and context of public engagement, and its importance to the geodesign process.
University Partners: National Taiwan Ocean University and National Sun Yat-sen
Esther K. Chae is an award-winning actor, published playwright, Korea-Hollywood consultant, and professor in acting. Her acting roles include Soul (Disney Pixar/Academy Award for Best Animation 2020), Over The Moon (Netflix), NCIS, Law and Order, and The West Wing.
Courses:
- THTR 339a: The Actor’s Instrument: Voice and Body II (4.0 units)
- THTR 446: English Language Dubbing (2.0 units)
- THTR 252a: Intermediate Acting I: Drama/Comedy (4.0 units)
- THTR 352b: Intermediate Acting II (4.0 units)
University Partners: University of Bologna and Whistling Woods
Robert O. Vos, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor (Teaching) of Spatial Sciences with the USC Spatial Sciences Institute. His research focuses on industrial ecology, including projects on regional materials flow analysis, eco-industrial park planning, lifecycle assessment, and sustainability indicators. His course, SSCI 314: Comparative Sustainability Theory and Practice for Geodesign: This course introduces sustainability theory and practice and its important role in geodesign.
University Partner: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam SPINlab
Kristen Schiele specializes in digital marketing and social media, serving on the Board of Directors for the Marketing Educators’ Association. Her research includes design thinking, digital marketing, and innovations in marketing education.
Her course, MKT 425 – Digital Marketing Fundamentals: Examines the changing world of the connected consumer.
University Partner: University of Lisbon
Shannon Gibson teaches courses and conducts research on global environmental politics, social movements, social justice, and community-based research. Her dissertation focused on the dynamics of radicalization in environmentalism against climate change.
Her course, IR 323: Politics of Global Environment (4.0 units): Examines the politics of managing the global environment.