Research, Teaching, and Service
Innovative Research: What I investigate scientifically
Induced Seismicity - Discerning and characterizing cases of seismicity induced by enhanced oil and gas operations (general audience summary).
Subduction Zones - Examining relationships between earthquakes and newer discoveries of slow slip and fault tremor (e.g., Colella et al., 2017; Fasola, et al., 2019).
Big Data Analytics - High performance computing and machine learning to analyze years of continuous seismic data for hidden patterns (e.g., Skoumal et al., 2016).
Field-based Approach - Frequently deploy seismometers that improve datasets to help answer research questions (data available at IRIS DMC).
Education Research - Mixed-methods approaches to investigating strategies for education and public outreach (e.g., Brudzinski et al., 2019; Karjack et al., 2022).
Engaging Education: What I develop in the classroom
Practice for Confidence - Frequent and recursive assignments for students to solidify skills that build confidence in abilities. (e.g., Brudzinski and Sikorski, 2010)
Analytical Improvement - Constant course revision through analysis of student learning metrics (e.g., Brudzinski, 2018).
Realistic Assignments - Full integration of computer software tools into assignments to simulate real geoscience analysis (e.g., Brudzinski et al., 2021).
Scientific Method - Students do science instead of memorizing the results of science (e.g., Sit and Brudzinski, 2017).
Prospective Students: What I am looking for in students
Problem Solving - Aptitude for figuring out solutions to problems using multiple strategies.
Physical Insights - Interest in better understanding the Earth's geophysical relationships.
Computational Approach - Experience using programs to make data analysis easier and more robust.
Hazards Focus - Desire to use science to better understand hazards that will lower risks for society.
Training and Mentoring: What I provide for students
Integrative Thinking - Purposeful guidance on how to combine results from multiple disciplines into a cohesive interpretation.
Computational Resources - High-performance machines, coursework dedicated to computational skills, and support staff to assist development.
Support for Mental Health - Commitment to work-life balance, weekly one-on-one meetings, and support for overcoming life's obstacles.
Successful Employment - Former students hold positions in academia, industry, consulting, and state/federal/international government.
Broader Impacts: What I give back to the community
Media Engagement - Frequent media appearances, interviews, and expanding social media contributions.
Computational Training - Volunteer training for hundreds of unenrolled students per year via short courses, workshops, and orientations.
Public Outreach - Inspiring interest in STEM through school programs, general audience lectures, and stadium seismology.
Industry Consulting - Formed GeoSeismic Analytics LLC to aid oil and gas operators dealing with induced seismicity.
Collective Impact - Leading the Building Equity and Capacity in Geoscience integrative group for Subduction Zones in 4 Dimensions.