Barbara C. Bruno
Faculty Specialist, Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology
Barbara Bruno holds undergraduate degrees in Mathematics (BA) and Geological Sciences (BS) from Brown University, and MS and PhD degrees in Geology and Geophysics from UH. Her broad and diverse career includes mathematical research and development in the private sector, planetary volcanology research, undergraduate teaching in geology and physics, community outreach and professional development.
Currently, Dr. Bruno is a Faculty Specialist at the Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology (HIGP). She serves on the Graduate Faculty of both the Department of Geology & Geophysics and the College of Education at the University of Hawai‘i.
In 2016, Dr. Bruno joined the Hawai‘i EPSCoR team as Co-Principal Investigator and Education Director, where she directs a variety of research, professional development and mentoring initiatives for students and scientists. She also serves as Principal Investigator on several projects aimed at engaging Hawai‘i's undergraduates in geoscience majors, research experiences and careers.
Faculty Specialist, Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology
Barbara Bruno holds undergraduate degrees in Mathematics (BA) and Geological Sciences (BS) from Brown University, and MS and PhD degrees in Geology and Geophysics from UH. Her broad and diverse career includes mathematical research and development in the private sector, planetary volcanology research, undergraduate teaching in geology and physics, community outreach and professional development.
Currently, Dr. Bruno is a Faculty Specialist at the Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology (HIGP). She serves on the Graduate Faculty of both the Department of Geology & Geophysics and the College of Education at the University of Hawai‘i.
In 2016, Dr. Bruno joined the Hawai‘i EPSCoR team as Co-Principal Investigator and Education Director, where she directs a variety of research, professional development and mentoring initiatives for students and scientists. She also serves as Principal Investigator on several projects aimed at engaging Hawai‘i's undergraduates in geoscience majors, research experiences and careers.