Dr. Acharya has a broad background in mechanical engineering with an expertise in thermal and fluid sciences. His current research goal is twofold: (a) modeling various natural and synthetic thermal-fluid flow systems using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and (b) flow visualization experimentation.
Dr. Fernández-Ulloa is a Professor at the California State University, Bakersfield. She teaches a course on Spanish language advanced skills every semester, plus courses on Language Teaching Methodologies, and Spanish Linguistics.
Jeremiah Sataraka, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Ethnic Studies Department at CSUB. He teaches Critical Pacific Islands & Oceania Studies, Asian American Studies and Ethnic Studies courses and is the co-chair of the LGBTQ+ PRIDE Faculty & Staff Affinity group. His primary research interests include developing Ocean Critical Race Theory, and increasing the visibility of QTPI (Queer and/or Transgender Pacific Islander) activists and communities like U.T.O.P.I.A. (United Territories of Pacific Islander Alliance). He is also an advisory board member of the Central Valley Pacific Islander Alliance.
On behalf of the CSUB AL$ Project Team, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your participation in the Affordable Learning Solutions (AL$) initiative. Your dedication to reducing the cost of course materials for students is truly commendable and plays a crucial role in making education more accessible.
By adopting alternative, cost-effective learning resources, you have not only helped alleviate the financial burden on students, but you have also demonstrated a strong commitment to their academic success and overall well-being. Your efforts align with our shared mission to foster an inclusive and equitable learning environment.
Thank you once again for your invaluable contribution. Your efforts are deeply appreciated by both students and the university community as a whole.
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