Dr. Anthony Carreras, Dean

Dr. Anthony Carreras, Dean of Division 4: Math, Engineering, Education, Physical Sciences, and Student Success, joined LSC-Kingwood in 2012 as an assistant professor of philosophy. He has served as faculty senate president, department chair of Philosophy, History, and Humanities, and interim dean of Instructional Support during the first year of the pandemic. Dr. Carreras earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Drew University, a Master of Arts degree from Georgia State University, and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Rice University. He has published papers in such journals as History of Philosophy Quarterly and Philosophical Papers, has presented papers at the Eastern and Pacific Division Meetings of the American Philosophical Association, and is a two-time recipient of the Lone Star College Writing Award (2016 and 2018).

Dr. Carreras is passionate about teaching and learning, loves working with faculty and serving students, and is grateful that he gets to do it at LSC-Kingwood every day. When he is not working, he enjoys music, cooking, and spending time with his two amazing daughters.

Recent publications:

2016. "Amicably Deceived." Philosophical Papers 45.1-2: 133-158.
2012. "Aristotle on Other-Selfhood and Reciprocal Shaping." History of Philosophy Quarterly 29.4: 319-336.
2011.  "Like Father Like Son? Challenges in the Father-Son Relationship. "In Fatherhood and Philosophy, eds. L. Nease and M. Austin, Wiley-Blackwell, 171-180.

Phone: 281.312.1763
Email: Dr. Anthony Carreras
Office: APA 109C

Dr. Katherine Keilty, Department Chair

Phone: 281.312.1714
Email: Katherine.Keilty@lonestar.edu
Office: SIB 202Q
Website: Website

Crystal Elaine Weber, Ph.D.

Crystal Elaine Weber, Ph.D., chemistry professor, is currently in her third year teaching at Lone Star College-Kingwood. During her career, Weber has presented numerous papers and earned professional awards. She was also the Phi Theta Kappa advisor at LSC-Kingwood.

"I am passionate about the use of chemistry in health care and medicine. I enjoy showing my students how chemistry is relevant in their own lives and fields of study," she said.

Weber earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and applied mathematics from the University of Tulsa. She earned a Master of Arts degree in chemistry and a Ph.D. in chemistry from Rice University.

"LSC-Kingwood has given me the freedom and support to develop and continually improve my courses. There is a general feeling of job satisfaction and willingness to work collaboratively on our campus that is unique and powerful," she said.

• Papers Presented & Professional Awards

Phone: 281.312.1717
Email: Crystal.E.Weber@lonestar.edu
Office: SIB 202M
Website: Website

Dr. Ken Abayan, Faculty

Phone: 281.312.1725
Email: Kenneth.M.Abayan@LoneStar.edu
Office: SIB 202R

Dr. Alicia James, Faculty

Phone: 281.528.7987
Email: Alicia.James@lonestar.edu
Office: SIB 202S

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