THE STEM LAB LEADERSHIP TEAM
Michele de Coteau, Ph.D. (she/her)
College of Science Student Success Coordinator
Michele grew up in San Francisco and earned her bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from UC Berkeley, and her doctorate in Materials Science from the University of Oxford. Before coming to AVÀÇ, she served as director and advisor for STEM student success and undergraduate research programs at UC Berkeley and UCSF. She has also taught at Laney College. In her spare time, Michele hangs out with family and friends. In her nerd time, she relaxes with crossword puzzles. She looks forward to working with students, faculty, and staff as we grow the STEM LAB program!
Contact Information:
Office: Braddock Center (BCSI 170)
Phone: (510) 885-3404
Grace Valdez (she/her)
STEM Teaching Pathway Coordinator
Grace grew up in Pleasanton, CA and recently earned her bachelor's degree in Sociology from San Francisco State University in May 2023. In her senior year, Grace was an Outreach Coordinator for a health and wellness program for the SFSU population. During her undergraduate studies, Grace developed a passion for educational equity and overall improvement of students' life chances. She hopes to continue to apply this passion to her role as the STEM Teaching Pathway Coordinator. Grace enjoys spending time with friends, exploring new places around the Bay Area, and traveling in her free time. She also looks forward to connecting with students, staff, and faculty as part of her work with the STEM Lab.
Contact Information:
Office: Braddock Center (BCSI 170)
Email: grace.valdez@csueastbay.edu
Karen Crabb (she/her)
College of Science Administrative Support Coordinator
Karen grew up in Hayward and works full-time in the College of Science Student Services Center, where she’s always ready to help students. In her free time, she enjoys playing golf, tackling DIY home projects, working on her college degree, and hanging out with her mini dachshund.
Contact Information:
Office: North Science 143 (SC-N 143)
Phone: (510) 885-4046
Email: karen.crabb@csueastbay.edu
Julie Glass, Ph.D.
(she/her)
College of Science Associate Dean for Student Success and Professor of Mathematics
Julie is the Associate Dean of Student Success in the College of Science at AVÀÇ. A professor of mathematics and former department chair, she has held numerous leadership roles across campus and the CSU system. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to student success and the belief that education transforms lives—academically, professionally, and personally. A Bay Area native, she earned her AB in Mathematics from Smith College and her MS and Ph.D. in Mathematics from UC Santa Cruz.
Contact Information:
Email: julie.glass@csueastbay.edu
Contact Us:
- California State University, East Bay
- 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd.
- Hayward, CA 94542
- Phone: (510) 885-4214
- Email: stemlab@csueastbay.edu