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Associate Professor
Harney Science Center 407B
Expertise: Big Data, Data Science, Distributed Systems, Cloud Computing
Matthew Malensek received his PhD in computer science from Colorado State University. His research interests are centered around systems approaches to data science, with a focus on scalable analytics, storage and management of voluminous data streams, and cloud/edge computing. These projects span domains such as atmospheric science, epidemiology, and geographic information systems.
Faculty Emeritus
Debbie first came to work at the Library in 1987 as a part-time Periodicals Library Assistant. Shortly after receiving her MLIS with Archives Administration emphasis from UC Berkeley in 1993, Debbie left USF to work as an Archivist for Buddhist Churches of America. Five years later, Debbie returned to USF and Gleeson Library as a Periodicals/Reference Librarian. During the following twenty-one years, Debbie contributed in many ways to the University Library's success and reputation for…
Associate Professor, Teacher Education
Education 221
Helen Maniates, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Teacher Education and coordinator of the Master of Arts of Teaching Reading Program in the School of Education at the University of San Francisco. As a community engaged scholar, her work addresses both “schooled” literacy and out-of-school literacy practices. She works in partnership with local community-based organizations to provide an annual summer reading program for K-8 students that addresses summer learning loss. Her research projects…
Assistant Professor
Expertise: Sport marketing & sales, Branding, Sport law & risk management, eSports
Dr. Manning teaches Sport Marketing and Business Development and Sales.  His approach as an educator is influenced by his time as a University Professor, College Administrator, NCAA Volleyball Coach, and High School teacher. He has broad experience teaching across the Sport Management curriculum – through collaborative projects with industry professionals/organizations (MLB, MiLB, MLS, NBA, NCAA, NFL, NHL, USL), his theme has become, “California is Our Classroom: The Intersection of Academia and…
Faculty Emeritus
Loyola Jesuit Community
Fr. Gerdenio (Sonny) Manuel, S.J. is a Professor Emeritus of Psychology. After retiring from teaching at USF, Fr. Manuel has been staff psychologist at South of Market Health Center in San Francisco caring for the medically underserved and also works in his own part-time private practice. Fr. Manuel's areas of scholarship include coping with stress and traumatic life events and the relationship of psychology, faith, and religious life. He is the author of Living Celibacy, Healthy Pathways for…
Adjunct Professor
Expertise: Emergency Nursing, Nursing Education, Acute Care Nursing, Adult Health Nursing
Professor Mallory Manuel, MSN, RN, CEN, teaches in the Master's Entry - Master of Science in Nursing program and currently maintains her nursing skills at the bedside working in an emergency department here in San Francisco. She primarily teaches in the first semester of the program, leading the Fundamentals clinical and lab experiences. Professor Manuel brings vast experience from emergency departments across the country, including trauma centers of all levels, STEMI receiving centers, Primary…
Adjunct Professor
Faculty Emeritus
Harney Science Center 355
Professor Margerum started his professional career at the Clorox Technical Center investigating bleach stable metal chelates. He spend four years at Nycomed Salutar Imaging in Sunnyvale leading a team of scientists developing a Gd(III) contrast agent for blood imaging. He joined USF as assistant professor of analytical and inorganic chemistry and is currently professor emeritus with continuing interests in chemical education.