College of Natural Sciences - CSU, Chico

Faculty and Staff Directory

Our dedicated faculty and staff are the reason the College of Natural Sciences has distinguished itself as one of the best in the CSU system. Our faculty truly embody the essence of the natural sciences — the pursuit of scientific knowledge. They continue a tradition of excellence in instruction and research. In the past year, our national and international scholars worked on almost $10.5 million in research projects, published more than 120 articles, proceedings and abstracts, and gave 160 professional presentations. Moreover, against the backdrop of our cutting-edge research, we never forget that our primary responsibility is to our students. In addition to receiving excellent classroom instruction, in the past year, nearly 40 percent of our students were involved in out-of-the-classroom learning experiences including field and laboratory research, internships, and community service learning.

College Staff

James L.J. Houpis
Dean
Phone: 898-6121
Building: HOLT, Room 285
e-mail: jhoupis@csuchico.edu

Julie Clawson
Administrative Analyst/Specialist
Phone: 898-6121
Building: HOLT, Room 285
e-mail: jclawson@csuchico.edu

Linda Duarte
Administrative Assistant
College Office
Phone: 898-6121
Building: HOLT, Room 285
e-mail: lduarte@csuchico.edu

Jennifer Hoptowit
Administrative Support Coordinator
College Office
Phone: 898-6121
Building: HOLT, Room 283
e-mail: jlhoptowit@csuchico.edu

Bob Keith
Resident Equipment Technician
Phone: 898-6239
Building: PHSC, Room 102
e-mail: bkeith@csuchico.edu

Greg Liggett
Executive Director
Gateway Science Museum
Phone: 898-4121
Fax: 898-4363
Building: HOLT, Room 377
e-mail: gliggett@gatewayscience.org

Margaret A. Owens
Associate Dean
Phone: 898-6121
Building: HOLT, Room 283A
e-mail: maowens@csuchico.edu

Jennifer Rotnem
Director of Environmental Programs
Phone: 898-5205
Building: HOLT, Room 138
e-mail: jrotnem@csuchico.edu

Leslie Schibsted
Director of Advancement
Phone: 898-4466
Building: HOLT, Room 281A
e-mail: llschibsted@csuchico.edu

Alicia Trider
Administrative Assistant
Advancement Office
Phone: 898-3478
Building: HOLT, Room 281
e-mail: atrider@csuchico.edu

Faculty Directories By Department:

Biological Sciences
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Geological and Environmental Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Nursing
Nutrition and Food Sciences
Physics
Science Education