Fourth Annual EDXCHICO to Showcase Livestreamed Faculty Lectures on Friday
Celebrating the wonder of lifelong learning, faculty from across Chico State will present exceptional and entertaining lectures during EDXCHICO this week.
The fourth annual teach-in will take place on Friday, October 8, beginning at 9 a.m. Featuring faculty from all seven colleges and showcasing the joy of learning—and teaching—EDXCHICO is part of this year’s Alumni and Family Weekend and is free to watch virtually. The seven lectures will be livestreamed on Chico State’s livestream page and its Facebook page. The full event will be archived on the EDXCHICO site shortly afterwards.
EDXCHICO will spotlight the University’s exceptional faculty as they give short presentations on why they are so passionate about their areas of expertise. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Debra Larson noted that the virtual format will amplify the lessons to an even larger audience than just the Chico State community.
“EDXCHICO is a wonderful opportunity for students and others to witness some exciting educational experiences our phenomenal Chico State faculty will share that demonstrate not only their love of teaching, but will stimulate a love of learning,” Larson said.
The list of EDXCHICO’s faculty presenters this year includes:
Logan Smith, College of Agriculture
“What is Regenerative Agriculture? Carbon Farming and Building a Resilient Future”
Smith shares how regenerative agriculture benefits the planet while providing some of the innovative ways Chico State is doing its part to help. Faculty in the College of Agriculture and in the Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems, Smith has been teaching at Chico State since 2018. He is a proud Chico State graduate (Animal Science, ’02) and went on to earn his master’s degree and PhD from the University of California, Davis
Shelley Hart and Christine Leistner, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
“REACH For Others: Resilience through Connection”
Co-presenters Hart and Leistner explore how research at Chico State and elsewhere suggests how our social connections can help build and strengthen resiliency through even the most difficult and overwhelming adversity. Faculty in the Department of Child Development, Hart has taught at Chico State since 2014. She graduated from UC Santa Cruz, then earned her master’s degree from Sacramento State before obtaining her PhD from UC Santa Barbara. Leistner is faculty in the Department of Public Health and Health Services Administration. She has taught at Chico State since 2018, and earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Ohio University before obtaining her PhD from University of Kentucky.
Arash Negahban, College of Business
“The Social Impacts of Information Technology”
Discussing how much social media and the Internet have transformed the ways we communicate, Negahban offers guidance on how to best manage our own media consumption. Faculty in and chair of the Department Business Information Systems, Negahban has taught at Chico State since 2015. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Sharif University of Technology, before obtaining his PhD from University of North Texas.
Matthew Stone, College of Communication and Education
“The Taste of Travel”
Stone takes us on a trip of the senses and explores how food affects our memories of our favorite places. Faculty member in the Department of Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management, Stone has taught at Chico State since 2014. He graduated from the University of Illinois, went on to obtain his master’s degree from the University of Houston, then earned his PhD from Texas A&M University.
Marie Patterson, College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management
“Shattering Ceilings and Building Bridges: How to Thrive in Non-Traditional Careers”
Patterson imparts insights on how women can succeed in non-traditional careers—like construction management, for example—and how we can redefine “traditional” to be more equitable in doing so. Faculty in the Department of Construction Management, Patterson has taught at Chico State since 2018, where she also a proud alum (Construction Management, ‘05; MA, Environmental Policy, ’13).
Jason Nice, College of Humanities and Fine Arts
“History Lessons: The Art of Facts”
Nice delves into how history can catch us in our most unstable moments, how the authors of humanity’s past can teach us lessons in the present, and how to keep yourself afloat in a sea of misinformation. Faculty in the Department of History, Nice has taught at Chico State since 2007, graduated from UC Berkeley, and earned his PhD from the University of York.
Troy Cline, College of Natural Sciences
“From the Lab Bench to the Field: Discovering an Academic Identity in Unexpected Places”
Cline explains how one’s journey through your academic career may take you to unexpected frontiers of research through the lens of his own adventure in higher education studying the influenza virus. Faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences, Cline has taught at Chico State since 2013. He graduated from Brigham Young University before earning his PhD from Ohio State University.
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