Carmen Domingo

Carmen Domingo is Dean of the College of Science and Engineering and a Professor at San Francisco State University (SFSU). She holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. Her primary research focuses on vertebrate development, particularly skeletal muscle system formation in Xenopus laevis. She also leads initiatives to enhance STEM education and diversity, including the SF State NSF ADVANCE program and the PINC computing initiative. Domingo’s lab investigates cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying embryonic pattern formation. She oversees numerous training programs like SF BUILD, CIRM-Bridges, and PSM-STEM, aimed at fostering student success across disciplines.

Her education work emphasizes strategies to improve retention and graduation rates in STEM, particularly for underrepresented groups. She has developed innovative curricula integrating computational methods with biology through programs like the Computing Application Minor. Domingo collaborates extensively on interdisciplinary projects, linking developmental biology with educational outreach. Her administrative role as Dean reflects her dual commitment to academic excellence and institutional equity.

Key contributions include advancing understanding of somite morphogenesis, muscle cell differentiation, and the role of signaling pathways in embryonic development. She mentors students at all levels, from undergraduates to graduate researchers, fostering a collaborative lab environment. Domingo’s efforts have been recognized through interdisciplinary grants and her leadership in national STEM education reforms.