Scott Gaines
Associate Professor of Biology • Director – Valerosos y Curiosos HSI STEM Program
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Biography
Dr. Scott Gaines (M.S., Ph.D.) has been at Concordia University Irvine since 2012 teaching subjects such as Biomechanics, General Biology, Integrated Biology, and Human Anatomy & Physiology.
Professor Gaines earned a B.S. in Biology from the University of California, Irvine, a M.S. in Human Movement from A.T Still University in Arizona, and a Ph.D. in Education from Curtin University in Australia.
Prior to coming to Concordia, Professor Gaines worked as an educator for health and fitness professionals for over 20 years. He is an author and national speaker on topics including biomechanics and cardiovascular-based program design.
He also has a special interest in innovative teaching techniques, and is the faculty advisor for the Concordia University Irvine chapter of the International Medical Fraternity, Phi Delta Epsilon.
Degrees Earned
A.T. Still University, Mesa, AZ, M.S. (2008)
Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Ph.D. (2021)