Contreras Lab @ CSUSB

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Contreras Lab @ CSUSB

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TEACHING

As a first-generation, immigrant, Latina scientist, my teaching is grounded in a commitment to making science accessible to all students. I focus on helping students develop strong scientific literacy skills that prepare them to become engaged community leaders, succeed in their careers, and cultivate a commitment to lifelong learning. Beyond the classroom, I am dedicated to sharing scientific knowledge with the broader community and regularly participate in outreach activities at K–12 schools and community events.

CLASSES I TEACH

Assistant Professor - CSUSB

As an Assistant Professor at CSUSB (started position in 2022) I have taught the following courses:


  • Principles in Biology 1 (BIOL 2010)
  • Principles in Biology 1 Lab (BIOL 2010 lab)
  • Principles in Biology II (BIOL 2020
  • Principles in Biology II - Lab (BIOL 2020 Lab)
  • Entomology (BIOL 3460)
  • Evolution (BIOL 3700)
  • Biology Seminar (BIOL 5000)
  • Senior Seminar: Ecology (BIOL 5905

Associate Professor - University of La Verne

As a tenured professor at the University of La Verne I taught an array of courses in the Biology Department. 


  • Non-Majors Biology (BIOL101)
  • Non-Majors Biology Lab 9BIOL101L)
  • General Biology 1 (BIOL 201)
  • General Biology 1 - Lab (BIOL201L)
  • Ecology (BIOL 323)
  • Mountain and Desert (BIO 327)
  • Mountain and Desert Lab (BIOL327L)
  • Animal Physiology (BIOL333)
  • Animal Physiology Lab (BIOL333L)
  • Human Physiology (BIOL 344)
  • Human Physiology Lab (BIOL344L)
  • Research Methods (BIOL379)
  • Biostatistics (BIOL380)
  • Community Engaged Research (BIOL385)
  • Senior Seminar (BIOL499A and B)
  • Science Seminar (NSC215)

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