Robert Bethel joined the Biology Dept. at Río Hondo in 1996 after receiving his Master’s degree in Microbiology from CSULB. He started his college career at Long Beach City College and then transferred to UC Davis where he studied winemaking as part of the Fermentation Science major. Prior to going to CSULB for graduate studies he worked for various wineries in the Napa Valley, Spain, and New York. He is currently spearheading the development and implementation of the College’s new Biotechnology program with an emphasis on brewery technology. A life-long learner, he also has a Master’s in Spanish and has taught Spanish courses as well as courses in the Biology Dept.