University of California, San Diego, CA
(May 1999 to December 2003; March 2006 to present)

Senior Public Information Representative, San Diego Supercomputer Center. For the past six years, work has focused on developing, testing, evaluating, and documenting activities related to Live Interactive Virtual Explorations (LIVE). Specific tasks involve researching and implementing current technologies that support LIVE activities between science sites and remote education communities. Participate and help lead LIVE workshops for users, develop manuals, write/publish journal articles related to experiments, serve as liaison between team and Institutional Review Board for human subject evaluation efforts. Develop and implement outreach, action plans and activities to stimulate increased interest in LIVE activities among collaborators. (March 2006 to present)

Senior Science Writer, San Diego Supercomputer Center. Research focused on the creation, demonstration, and evaluation of the National Science Foundation-funded HPWREN. Thesis-related work included social impact studies of broadband connectivity upon remote field researchers and education communities. Wrote and edited journal articles, wrote and designed print materials, web sites, press releases, video scripts and other informational materials (for both peer-reviewed publications and the media). Taught courses related to HPWREN via Palomar College on Native American reservations, advised UCSD students affiliated with project, and oversaw public affairs activities - including collaborations with national institutes, development/maintenance of website, and interactions with officials at the National Science Foundation. (May 2000-December 2003)

Student Affairs, Jacobs School of Engineering. Assisted the Materials Science Program director in design, development, and delivery of programs and activities for current and prospective graduate students. Increased Fall 2000 applicants by 40 percent via recruitment activities for prospective students. Designed and implemented professional development activities, such as the formation of UCSD's chapter of Materials Research Society. Designed and maintained databases, correspondence, program/course evaluations, and reports. Developed and maintained website for program (http://matsci.ucsd.edu), wrote and edited technical documentation/proposals, coordinated prospective student visits, assisted current students with funding and professional development, and informed graduating M.S./Ph.D. students of current materials science and engineering career trends. Also served as business manager for the Jacobs School of Engineering's Electron Microscopy Facility. (May 1999-May 2000)

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
(January 2003 to December 2005)
Communications Specialist, College of Science Field Stations Program. Worked with a web designer and database programmer to develop and implement the Real-Time Ecological Monitoring Observation Technology (REMOT) system. Created the web portal's overall navigation, content, and images.

Southwestern College, Business and Technical Studies, Chula Vista, CA
(August 1998 to January 2003)
Adjunct Faculty. Weekend and evening classes included HTML/Javascript, Internet Publishing, and Introduction to Telecommunications. In addition to classroom obligations, work included advising students and curriculum development.

University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
(March 1996 to May 1998)
Publications and Marketing Coordinator. Developed and coordinated public relations and communication activities for the Office of Registration and Records. Maintained the office website, published the university's class schedules and general bulletin. Developed information pieces (print and electronic) and assisted supervisor with training plans and implementation, communication procedures, budgets, and policies.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory/Lockheed Martin, Oak Ridge, TN
(September 1993 to August 1994)
Public Affairs/Information Specialist. One year intern appointment via ORNL and WKU. Oversaw public affairs intern unit for Robotics and Process Systems Division, trained incoming interns on the basics of public affairs and information management. Produced black and white/full color print materials, videos, and website materials. Additional duties included project management, cost projections, news releases and technical writing, tour itineraries, audio/visual productions, conference preparation, and photographic coordination. Worked with various entities within the U.S. federal government, the defense industry, and local Anderson County school districts.

Western Kentucky University Journalism Department, Bowling Green, KY
(August 1990 to December 1991)
Computer Lab Assistant/Photojournalism Secretary. Assisted students with computer hardware and software. Distributed photo equipment to students, organized conference preparation efforts, and assisted with photograph documentaries, including Larry Powell's Hunger of the Heart: Communion at the Wall (http://www.vietvet.org/heart.htm).

Students Mentored:
Palomar College
   -Mentored several multi-cast Computer Systems and Information Systems students Southwestern College
   -Taught and/or mentored hundreds of Computer Information Systems students University of California, San Diego
   -HPWREN/SDSC student interns included Jeff Baker, William Gahr, Zhao Li, Nicole Batchelor, Kuo-Wen Lo, Angie Ng, Viktor Passinsky, Huggy Price, Jeff Pinnow, and Carmen Zavala

Freelance/Consulting Experience:

August 1998 to May 1999
Internet Consultant. Developed and edited sites (wrote HTML/Perl for pages, developed site copy, etc.) for San Diego-based web design studio (duotribe.com). Work included optiforms.com, iid.com, sandiegonorth.com, sandiegozoo.com, and metagenics.com.

January 1996 to May 1998
Freelance Writer. Monthly articles regarding Wyoming science and technology issues for the Casper (Wyoming) Star-Tribune, the University of Wyoming AlumNews, the University of Wyoming Research Magazine, Laramie (Wyoming) Daily Boomerang, and Vista: New Perspectives on the West.

May 1996 to May 1998
Public Relations Consultant. Developed public relations plans for clients such as Wyoming's Cooperative Extension Service, Environmental Health and Safety Associates, The Illustrator, and Pioneer Pharmaceuticals.

May 1988 to August 1990
Radio Announcer. Broadcast two-hour daily radio shows and developed newscasts for small Kentucky radio station (WTTL). Other tasks involved announcing for school dances, class reunions, and local sporting events.

Industry Experience:

Hopscotch San Diego
(December 2007 to present)
Principal. Small business focused on education sessions for ages 3-5 at City of San Diego Recreation Centers. Classes encompass fine art, music, and movement activities based on Montessori and Suzuki approaches. Details found at http://hopscotchsandiego.com.

Kinko's, Laramie, WY
(April 1995 to January 1996)
Computer Graphics Coordinator/In-Store Trainer. Oversaw computer graphics unit, which included hardware and software maintenance of ten computers, budget configurations, special events coordination, policy and procedure implementation for new employees. Additional tasks included production of black and white/full color advertisements, brochures, menus, signs, and posters. Dealt with local and statewide clients on a daily basis. Duties included project planning, cost projections, budget adherence, and detailed record keeping. Supervised, trained, and evaluated all new employees.

Southern School Media/PBS Video, Bowling Green, KY
(February to September 1993 and August 1994 to January 1995)
Designer and Copy Editor. Produced quarterly newsletter, as well as black and white print materials. Other work included project planning, budget adherence, marketing research, internet data collection, and conference preparation. Worked with a variety of clients within the educational arena of the southern United States.

Walt Disney World's Contemporary Convention Center, Orlando, FL
(January to May 1992)
Public Relations Intern. Work at the Business Assistance Center included producing signs and posters for conference preparation, mail service coordination, and interacting with guests. Also worked part-time at Top of the World Broadway dinner show as a hostess.

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Bruch, K. M., Braun, H-W., Teel, S. (2010). Live Interactive Virtual Explorations via the High Performance Wireless Research and Education Network. In S. Mukerji (Ed.), Cases on Technological Adaptability and Transnational Learning: Issues and Challenges. Pennsylvania: IGI Global. PDF

Bruch, K. M., Braun, H-W., Teel, S. (2010). Live Interactive Virtual Explorations at a Southern California Native American Learning Center: Case Studies and Lessons Learned. Journal of Cases on Information Technology. Pennsylvania: IGI Global. PDF

Bruch, K., Teel, S. Curry, R. (2009). From the Stars to Underwater Depths and Sea to Shining Sea: LIVE Distance Education Programs. George Wright Society Conference Proceedings. Portland, OR.

Bruch, K., Teel, S., Braun, H-W. (2009). An Examination of Live Interactive Virtual Explorations at the Cabrillo National Monument in Southern California. George Wright Society Conference Proceedings. Portland, OR.

Bruch, K. M. (2002). Using a Propositional Diffusion Model to Examine the Impact of Broadband Connectivity Upon Environmental Monitoring. Master's thesis, San Diego State University.

Bruch, K. M. (2003, April 10-13). Innovation Diffusion and Communication Patterns. Paper presented at the Central States Communication Association 2003 Convention, Communication Theory Interest Group.

Bruch, K. M. (2004, April 2). A Longitudinal Examination of High Performance Wireless Network Usage in an Ecological Reserve. Paper presented at the Southern States Communication Association 2004 Conference, Communication Theory Division.

Bruch, K. M., Braun, H-W., Hellweg, S., & Musick, D. (2002, March 3). Communication Impacts of an NSF-funded High Performance Wireless Network Upon Rural Native American Learning Centers. Panel presented at the Western States Communication Association 2002 Convention, Organizational Communication Interest Group.

Bruch, K. M., Andersen, P.A., Spitzberg, B. (2003, May). Diffusion in the Borderland: A Study of the Implementation of Broadband Connectivity in an Ecological Reserve. Paper presented at the International Communication Association 2003 Convention, Information Systems Division.

Karin, S., & Bruch, K. M. (2002). Supercomputers. In R. Flynn (Ed.), Computer Sciences. New York: Macmillan Reference USA. Microsoft Word document

Selected Media Publications:
Bruch, K. M. (1997, December 9). Building a better mouse house: Wyoming company improves animal cages. Casper Star Tribune, p. C1-C2. PDF file

Bruch, K. M. (1997, October). Composites improve animal cage strength. University of Wyoming Alumnews. PDF file

Bruch, K. M. (2001, August). HPWREN backbone expands to Red Mountain and Mount Soledad. Supercomputing Online.

Bruch, K. M. (2001, August). HPWREN PI testifies before House Committee on Science. Supercomputing Online.

Bruch, K. M. (1997, January). Jumping onto the Cyberwagon. Vista: New Perspectives on the West, p. 11-12. PDF file

Bruch, K. M. (1996, October). ME working on environment-friendly spray paint. University of Wyoming Alumnews. PDF file

Bruch, K. M. (2001, August). Palomar observatory receives high-speed network connectivity via HPWREN: Near-earth asteroid and supernova researchers reap benefits. Newswise.

Bruch, K. M. (1997, March). Researchers study dangers to Wyoming toad. University of Wyoming Alumnews. PDF file

Bruch, K. M. (2001, April). Wireless Internet to Native American reservations. Educational Cyberplayground. Retrieved from http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Teachers/digitaldividearticles.html

Bruch, K. M. (1997, September 30). Wyoming toad: A population on the brink. Casper Star Tribune, p. C1-C3. PDF file

Additional media publications that I wrote or assisted with: http://hpwren.ucsd.edu/info/clips.html.

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Cabrillo National Monument, Volunteer/Tidepool Monitor (March 1999 to present)

Nature Conservancy, Member (August 1997 to present)

San Diego Supercomputer Center, External Relations Vision Team Member (Spring 2001)

University of Wyoming, Staff Senator (May 1997 to May 1998)

Wyoming Children's Museum and Nature Center, Volunteer (January 1995 to May 1998)

Saint Paul's Newman Center, Religious Educator and Pianist (January 1995 to May 1998)

Community Care of America Nursing Home, Volunteer/Pianist (January 1996 to December 1997)

Wyoming Territorial Park, Volunteer/Landscaper and Writer (January 1995 to January 1997)

Albany County Tourism Board, Secretary and Treasurer (May 1995 to July 1996)

American Cancer Society, Knoxville Relay for Life publicity chair (November 1993 to November 1994)

WaltDisneyWorld VoluntEars, Volunteer/Landscaper (January 1992 to May 1992)

Public Relations Student Society of America, Kelly Thompson Chapter Treasurer (Fall 1992 to Fall 1994)

Society of Professional Journalists, Kentucky Chapter Member (Fall 1992 to Fall 1994)

Chi Omega Fraternity, Public Relations Chairperson (Fall 1990 to Fall 1994)

Western Kentucky University Student Government Association, Junior Class Representative (Spring 1992 to Fall 1993)

Scholarships and Grants:
Brown Badgett Leadership Scholar (Fall 1990 to Summer 1994)
Pell Grant Recipient (Fall 1990 to Fall 1994)

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