Carlos Figueroa Beltran

Accomplished educator with a proven track record at San Diego State University and Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, specializing in curriculum development and the teaching of courses on Mexico, with a strong emphasis on enhancing cultural awareness and competence among students. Spearheaded international study programs and guided over 30 graduate theses, demonstrating a commitment to research and student mentorship, particularly for underrepresented students. Expert in fostering academic and cultural understanding across diverse student populations.

• Society for American Archaeology Active American Anthropological Association, USA Active The Register of Professional Archaeologists, USA Active Western Society of Malacologists, Cal State Fullerton (Former President 2016) Active Network of Disasters Asso with Hydrometeorological and Climat
• American Anthropological Association
• Network of Disasters Associated with Hydrometeorological and Climatic Phenomena
• Next Generation of the Sonoran Desert Researchers

• Register of Professional Archaeologist (RPA)
• Advanced QLT Course in Teaching Online (SDSU)
• Inclusive Excellence Fellowship Training (SDSU)
• Introduction to Teaching Online Using QLT (SDSU)
• Design Workshop for the Internationalization of the Curriculum (PIC US-MX)
• Three-week Flexible Course Design Summer Institute on CANVAS for Online Teaching (SDSU)
• 30-Day Substitute Teacher Credential (San Diego County Office of Education)

My dissertation was awarded the Prize Manuel Gamio for the most outstanding dissertation on Strategic Planning and Management of the Cultural Heritage in Mexico in 2010 by the official Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia of Mexico.