HOWELL B. GONZALES

• Teach Geometry and Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications
• Design project-based lessons to strengthen reasoning and real-world problem solving
• Use formative assessment and targeted interventions to support student growth

• Taught Algebra, Pre-Calculus, and Middle School Mathematics
• Implemented AVID strategies and blended learning technologies
• Collaborated with leadership teams to improve curriculum alignment

• Led numerical modeling and research projects on air and particle flow across vegetation
• Conducted analysis of rare earth elements for post-fire wind erosion research and effects of biochar on soil physical and hydrological properties
• Mentored undergraduate and graduate researchers

• Introduced the use of open-source software package for numerical modeling
• Conducted wind tunnel tests and on-site dust sampling and airflow testing through vegetative barriers
• Assisted in remote sensing using terrestrial and airborne LiDAR for canopies
• experiments, contributing to hypothesis formulation and methodology refinement.
• Analyzed data using statistical software, ensuring accuracy and reliability of findings.
• Collaborated with faculty on grant proposals, enhancing funding opportunities for research initiatives.

• Lecturer and Laboratory Instructor in General Chemistry
• Lecturer in Engineering Thermodynamics and Differential Equations
• Head Coach – Engineering Students Basketball Team

• Laboratory Instructor in General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
• Revised the general chemistry and physical chemistry laboratory manuals to keep abreast with technology and for economics purposes (e.g., substituting expensive reagents with cheaper ones that have the same performance)
• CHEM 17 Laboratory Coordinator, Registration Committee Member, Social Affairs Committee Member, Sports Development Committee Member
• Conducted tutorials after regular class schedule for general chemistry classes
• Singer and performer during annual Faculty Follies