Faculty and Staff

I was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV. After high school, I attended the University of Nevada, Reno (2004 - 2010). During that time, I earned my B.S. in Material Science & Engineering and an M.S. in Mathematics. During my time in school, I worked in the tutoring center and taught pre-calculus as a Teaching Assistant (T.A.). This is when I fell in love with teaching and pursued a position at a community college. After moving to the Bay Area in 2010, I worked as an adjunct mathematics/engineering instructor for Heald College, CSU East Bay, and Chabot College. In 2015, I was hired full time to teach Engineering here at Chabot. I love working with Chabot students and have found my calling! My focus is to make Chabot Engineering the best program with lots of opportunities both in and outside of the classroom. This includes creating accessible classes, diversity in learning, state of the art labs, exploratory workshops, field trips, guest speakers, and other opportunities.

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Dr. Tess Weathers earned a BS in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, an MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from UC Davis, and a PhD in Hydrology from Colorado School of Mines. Her research interests include the intersection of hydrology, microbiology, and chemistry in groundwater systems - either on land or under the ocean!

Timothy McGowan is an Adjunct Faculty Member at Chabot College. He joined Chabot in August 2025 and teaches Engineering 10: Introduction to Engineering. He brings more than 30 years of civil engineering experience, primarily with the East Bay Municipal Utility District, where his work included water distribution planning, hydraulic modeling, pipelines, pumping plants, storage tanks, treatment facilities, seismic upgrades, construction management, budgeting, and public outreach. He earned a B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of California, Davis, and is a licensed Professional Civil Engineer in California. He also serves as a board member for the Castro Valley Sanitary District. His teaching emphasizes how engineering principles connect to real infrastructure, public service, and career pathways for students.