Arlene Haffa

Arlene Haffa is a Professor in the Department of Biology & Chemistry at California State University Monterey Bay. She has a multidisciplinary background spanning biomedical research, analytical chemistry, and sustainable agriculture.

• PhD in laser physics from Arizona State University
• Postdoctoral work at Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)
• Formerly taught chemistry at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Her research interests include:

• Sustainable agricultural practices integrating ecological, economic, and social dimensions
• Biomedical research at the intersection of cancer, obesity, and immunology
• Science education innovation and assessment
• Environmental chemistry and marine biogeochemistry

Recent publications focus on agricultural sustainability and science education pedagogy. She has contributed to peer-reviewed journals including Agronomy, Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, PLOS ONE, and Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.