University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
(August 1996 to December 1997)
Graduate Studies in Communication.
Completed 12 hours of graduate course work focused on Environmental Journalism.
GPA: 3.5.

Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY
(August 1990 to December 1994)
Bachelor of Arts degree from the School of Journalism and Broadcasting, 1994.
Major: Journalism/Public Relations, Minor: Speech Communications. Additional coursework in Ethics, Graphic Art, Typography, Broadcasting, Photography, Statistics, and Economics. GPA: 3.2.

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San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
(January 2003 to present)
Communications Specialist, College of Science Field Station Programs. Current part-time activities include writing text and designing pages for the Field Station Programs website (http://fs.sdsu.edu).

University of California, San Diego, CA
(May 1999 to December 2003)
Senior Science Writer, San Diego Supercomputer Center. Research focuses on the creation, demonstration, and evaluation of the National Science Foundation-funded High Performance Wireless Research and Education Network (HPWREN). Thesis-related work includes social impact studies of broadband connectivity upon remote field researchers and education communities. Also write journal articles, white papers, press releases (http://hpwren.ucsd.edu/news/), video scripts (http://www.uctv.tv/library-test.asp?showID=5955) and other informational materials (for both peer-reviewed publications and the media). Teach courses related to HPWREN via Palomar College on Native American reservations, advise UCSD students affiliated with project, and oversee public affairs activities - including collaborations with national institutes, development/maintenance of website (http://hpwren.ucsd.edu), and interactions with officials at the National Science Foundation. (May 2000-present)
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)

Southwestern College, Business and Technical Studies, Chula Vista, CA
(August 1998 to January 2003)
Adjunct Faculty. Current weekend and evening classes include HTML/Javascript, Internet Publishing, and Introduction to Telecommunications. In addition to classroom obligations, work includes 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 web site (http://siswww.uwyo.edu/reg), 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 web site materials (http://www.ornl.gov/rpsd/rpsd_old.html). 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
   -Current and former student interns include Jeff Baker, William Gahr, Zhao Li, Nicole Batchelor, Kuo-Wen Lo, Angie Ng, 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, padresgear.com, iid.com, sandiegonorth.com, sandiegozoo.com, and metagenics.com.

January 1996 to present
Freelance Writer. Currently under contract with Scott/Jones Publishers for website publishing textbook. Past projects included 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:

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, including project planning, cost projections, budget adherence, and detailed record keeping. Duties also included supervising, training, and evaluating 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. (2003, April 10-13). Innovation Diffusion and Communication Patterns. Paper presented at the Central States Communication Association 2003 Convention, Communication Theory Interest Group. Paper abstract found at http://www.csca-net.org/program03/saturday.doc.

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. Paper found at http://hpwren.ucsd.edu/kmb/ssca_bruch.pdf.

Braun, H-W., Bruch, K. M. (2001, December 5) Creating, evaluating, and demonstrating a High Performance Wireless Research and Education Network. San Diego State University School of Communication Colloquia. Powerpoint presentation

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. http://www.westcomm.org/conventions/2002_program2.html

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. Paper abstract found at http://convention.allacademic.com/ica2003/view _paper_info.html?pub_id=488&part_id1=19055 .

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

Selected NSF-funded Publications:
Braun, H-W., & Bruch, K. M. (2002). 2002 Annual Report for the NSF-funded High Performance Wireless Research and Education Network. Retrieved from http://hpwren.ucsd.edu/info/02_report.html

Braun, H-W., & Bruch, K. M. (2001). 2001 Annual Report for the NSF-funded High Performance Wireless Research and Education Network. Retrieved from http://hpwren.ucsd.edu/info/01_report.html

Bruch, K. M. (2000, July-September). CAIDA skitters across the global network. NPACI and SDSC enVision. http://www.npaci.edu/envision/v16.3/caida.html

Bruch, K. M. (2000, July-September). Computing the tree of life. NPACI and SDSC enVision. http://www.npaci.edu/envision/v16.3/hillis.html

Bruch, K. M. (2000-2001). HPWREN News. Retrieved from http://hpwren.ucsd.edu/news/

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. Retrieved from http://www.supercomputingonline.com/article.php?sid=543

Bruch, K. M. (2001, August). HPWREN PI testifies before House Committee on Science. Supercomputing Online. Retrieved from http://www.supercomputingonline.com/article.php?sid=384

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. http://www.newswise.com/articles/2001/8/PALOMAR.UCD.html

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.

Manuscripts in Progress:
Braun, H-W., & Bruch, K. M. The creation and demonstration of a high performance wireless research and education network: An examination of lessons learned. UC San Diego.

Bruch, K. M. A propositional diffusion model. San Diego State University. Microsoft Word document

Bruch, K. M., Andersen, P. A., & Spitzberg, B. H. Diffusion in the borderland: A study of the implementation of broadband connectivity in an ecological reserve. San Diego State University. Microsoft Word document

Bruch, K. M., Price, H. A literature review: Issues in low-power radiofrequency thermoregulation and exposure limits. UC San Diego. Microsoft Word document

Additional Manuscripts:
Bruch, K. M. (2001). Ethical issues in ethnographic and experimental research. Unpublished manuscript, San Diego State University. Microsoft Word document

Bruch, K. M. (2001). An overview of conversation analysis with an emphasis on the use of laughter and the creation of a negligent setting within a healthcare interview. Unpublished manuscript, San Diego State University. Microsoft Word document

Bruch, K. M. (1997). The print media's effects on the public's perceptions of the locally endangered Wyoming toad. Unpublished manuscript, University of Wyoming.

Bruch, K. M. (2001). A proposed study to measure the impact of broadband connectivity among ecological field researchers. Unpublished manuscript, San Diego State University. Microsoft Word document

Bruch, K. M. (1994). The use of notes and letters as a form of communication: Non-theoretical and theoretical perspectives. Unpublished manuscript, Western Kentucky University.

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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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