BRETT L. BRUYERE Colorado State University Human Dimension of Natural Resources Department Fort Collins, CO 80523 (970) 491-1360 Brett.Bruyere@ColoState.edu EDUCATION Degree/ Year PhD, 2002 M.S., 2000 B.A., 1993 Institution Colorado State University Colorado State University Washington State University Major/Concentration Human dimensions of natural resources Human dimensions of natural resources Political science / Environmental policy ACADEMIC POSITIONS Assistant Professor, Colorado State University Human Dimension of Natural Resources Department (current appointment). Responsible for teaching upper-division and graduate level coursework in environmental communication and research methods. Coordinate efforts for Environmental Communication curriculum and provide leadership to the future direction of that concentration. Advise 40+ undergraduates and six graduate students, participate on department and university committees addressing civic engagement and environmental stewardship. Director, Colorado State University Environmental Learning Center (current appointment). Provide leadership, oversight and supervision for administration and operation of a 212-acre nature center. Includes supervision of 15 member staff; management of multiple budgets; quality assurance for environmental education programs; writing multiple proposals and grants annually; maintaining partnerships that support mission and goals; establish service learning and civic engagement opportunities with university and community organizations; securing individual and corporate donations; and development f annual and long-term plans for action. TEACHING EXPERIENCE (all previous and current courses taught at Colorado State University) NR 120, Environmental Conservation, an introductory course to environmental science, conservation and resource management. Students were required to assess campusbased environmental issues and propose solutions, as well as demonstrate knowledge of and connection to local ecosystems, flora and fauna. NR 220, Natural Resource Measurements, a four-week summer field course to teach students taxonomy and fundamentals of natural resource sampling methods. Co-taught with four instructors on topics related to geographic positioning systems, orienteering and map reading, trail and trail design, and soil and vegetation impact measurements. NR 320, Natural Resource History and Policy, a course designed to understand how various trends, policies and decisions in U.S. history affected natural resources both then and now. Course includes a unit on policy analysis in which students must assess recent legislation for its acceptability on behalf of a given organization. NR 365, Environmental Education, a course designed to equip students with skills and knowledge to develop and deliver environmental education programs to a variety of audiences with an emphasis on K-12 classrooms and youth audiences. NR 440, Land Use Planning, a course designed to equip students with strategies for planning sustainable ecologically and economically viable communities. Course topics include planning processes, natural resource constraints and opportunities, conservation easements and other planning tools, and strategies to balance land use goals related to growth, agriculture, open space, sense of place and environmental services. NR 460, Wilderness Management, a course with an emphasis on fieldwork and experiential learning to familiarize students with principles and intent of the Wilderness Act of 1964. Included multiple field trips to expose students to wilderness management tools and techniques, land inventory strategies and leave-no-trace philosophies. NRRT 262, Environmental Communication, an introductory course to basic principles of communication, public involvement, environmental education and social marketing as it relates to natural resources. NRRT 330, Social Aspect of Natural Resources, a course to encourage students to consider the role of social science in natural resource management and planning. Topics include environmental values and attitudes, planning frameworks, benefits based management and conflict resolution. NRRT 376, Recreation Measurements, provides students with skills to design basic natural resource social science research initiatives, analyze data, interpret statistical conclusions and present findings in professional style presentations such as manuscripts and posters. NRRT 462, Environmental Communication, a senior level capstone course that addresses how to effectively communicate about complex issues with diverse audiences. Includes communication, education and cognitive processing theory; communication plan development; communication strategies; and media relations. NRRT 463, NGOs and Conservation, a senior level course that examines the structure, organization, development and missions of conservation-based NGOs, and their role in contributing to sustainability at local, national and international levels. NRRT 505, Environmental Education and Planning, a graduate level course that examines theory and pedagogy in environmental and informal science education, and frameworks for the delivery of effective environmental education programs. NRRT 565, Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Research Methods, a graduate level course to introduce students to expectations, tools and steps of scientifically sound research processes and proposal development. Topics include literature reviews, methodologies and identifying compelling research topics. NRRT 605, Human Dimensions Theory, a graduate level course to introduce students to fundamental issues and theories in natural resource management with an emphasis on social science. Topics included community based natural resource management, planning frameworks, attitude and behavior theory and ecosystem management. PUBLICATIONS Peer-reviewed research publications (*) indicates graduate student: Stafford, N. T., Bruyere, B. L., Davis, M., Ehlinger, C., Easterby, S., & Pitchford, A. (in review). Parents’ Perceived Benefits and Fears about Experiences in Nature for Children. Journal of Leisure Science. Bruyere, B. L., Gobbs-Hill, S., & Paulding, L. (in review). Developing a model to predict participation in informal science education by families in Colorado. Journal of Learning Environments Research. Bruyere, B.L., & Roybal, M. (in review). Preparing university faculty for youth outreach to address the science achievement gap in the United States. Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education. Bruyere, B. L., Nash, P. & Mbogella, F. (in second review). Predicting participation in environmental education by teachers in coastal regions of Tanzania. Journal of Environmental Education. *Schweizer, S., Thompson, J., Teel, T., & Bruyere, B. (in press). Strategies for communicating about climate change impacts on public lands. Science Communication. Bruyere, B. L.., & Salazar, G. (in press). Engaging Latino audiences in out-of-school programs about science. Journal of Extension. Bruyere, B. L., Newman, P., & Teel, T. (in press). Response to “More kids in the woods: Reconnecting Americans with nature.” Journal of Forestry. Martin, C. B., Bright, A.B., Cafaro, P., & Bruyere, B. L. (2009). Assessing the development of environmental virtue in an ELOB School. Journal of Experiential Education, 31(3), 341358. Bruyere, B. L, Beh, A. W., & Lelengula, G. (2009). Differences in perceptions of communication, tourism benefits and management issues in a Kenya protected area. Journal of Environmental Management, 43, 49-59. Bruyere, B. L., Billingsley, E., & O’Day, L. (2008). A closer examination of barriers to participation in informal science education for Latinos and Caucasians. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science, 14(4), 431-445. Bruyere, B. L. (2008). The effect of environmental education on the ecological literacy of first-year college students. Journal of Natural and Life Science Education, 37. *Beh, A. W., & Bruyere, B. L. (2007). Segmentation by visitor motivation in three Kenyan national reserves. Tourism Management, 28(6), 1464-1471. Newman, P., Bruyere, B. L. & Beh, A. (2007). Service as a method for teaching environmental leadership. Journal of Experiential Education, 30(1), 54-69. Bruyere, B. L., & Rappe, S. (2007). The motivations of outdoor volunteers. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 50(4), 503-516. Bruyere, B. L. (2002). Appropriate benefits for outdoor programs targeting juvenile male offenders. Journal of Experiential Education, 25(1), 207-213. Bruyere, B. L., Rodriguez, D. A., & Vaske, J. J. (2002). Enhancing importance-performance through segmentation. Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing, 12(1), 81-95. Reports Bruyere, B. L, & Rappe, S. (2006). Volunteer motivations and implications for Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado. Technical report to the Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, Denver. Bruyere, B. L., Beh, A., Newman, P., & Freimund, W. (2005). Visitor management and community perceptions of visitor experiences to Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba National Reserves. Technical report to the African Wildlife Foundation, Washington DC. Bruyere, B. L. (2004). Effectiveness of a Leave No Trace campaign for City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks. Technical report to the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks, Boulder, CO. Bruyere, B. L. (2003). Outcomes of service-learning on learning, sense of place and locus on control. Technical report to the Colorado State University Office for Service-Learning and Volunteer Programs, Fort Collins, CO. Bruyere, B. L., Rodriguez, D.A., & Vaske, J. J. (1999). An assessment of the recreational needs and preferences of the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District. Technical report to the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, Estes Park, CO. Other published work Bruyere, B.L. (2007). Conservation education: A book review. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 12, 71-72. Timpson, W. M., Kimmel, G. M., Bruyere, B. L., Dunbar, B., & Newman, P. (2006). 147 Practical Tips for Teaching Sustainability. Madison, WI: Atwood Publishing. Manfredo, M. J., Vaske, J. J., Bruyere, B. L., Field, D. A., & Brown, P. B. (Eds.) (2004). Society and natural resources: A summary of knowledge. Jefferson City, MO: Modern Litho. SYMPOSIA AND PRESENTATIONS Bruyere, B. L. (2008). Environmental education and under-served populations. Paper presented at the 2008 Research Symposium for the North American Association for Environmental Education, October 14-15, Wichita, KS. Thompson, J., & Bruyere, B. L. (2008). Dealing with people: The basics of environmental conflict. Invited presenter, Pathways to Success International Conference, September 30, Estes Park, CO. Martin, B., Bright, A., Cafaro, P., Mittelstaedt, R., & Bruyere, B. (2007, November). Cultivating environmental virtue among 7th & 8th graders in an Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound school. Paper presented at the Symposium on Experiential Education Research. Little Rock, AR. Timpson, W. T., & Bruyere, B.L. (2006). Teaching sustainability: Challenges and opportunities. Invited presenter, Colloquium on the Assessment of Student Learning, April 1-2, 2006, Madison, WI. Bruyere, B. L. (2004). Opening remarks. International Symposium for Society and Resource Management, June 2-6, Keystone, CO. Bruyere, B. L. (2004). Service learning outcomes and the land grant university. Invited presenter, Colorado Consortium for Service Learning state conference, February 21-23, Fort Collins, CO. Bruyere, B. L. (2002). Integrating outdoor-based service learning in higher education. Invited presenter, North American Association for Environmental Education annual conference, August 8-11, Boston. Bruyere, B. L. (2001). Evaluation of a Leave No Trace educational effort. Invited panelist, Human Dimensions of Natural Resources in the Western United States, Regional Conference, October 18-21, Alta, WY. Bruyere, B. L. (2001). Effective approaches for serving youth offenders in outdoor programs. Invited presenter, Association of Experiential Education Rocky Mountain Regional Conference, April 2-4, Logan, UT. SPONSORED RESEARCH & FUNDED PROJECTS As principal investigator, unless otherwise noted: 2009 Pulliam Charitable Trust. Grant renewal ($61,000) to continue an undergraduate environmental education and leadership program in the Warner College of Natural Resources. 2009 National Science Foundation. Research award ($999,000) to investigate programmatic approaches to successfully engage high-school youth with environmental science. 2009 Colorado State University Cooperative Extension ($48,000) to collaborate with youth program leaders in building skills for connecting youth to science and nature. 2009 Bohemian Foundation. Grant ($14,940) to study and develop programmatic approaches to engage diverse groups in nature-based education. 2008 Pulliam Charitable Trust. Grant renewal ($63,000) to continue an undergraduate environmental education and leadership program in the Warner College of Natural Resources. 2008 American Fish and Wildlife Association (co-PI; $286,153). Improving conservation education and connection families to nature through programs targeting the wildlife values of the public is a three-year grant to conduct research that leads to the development of nature-based family programs to support state fish and wildlife agencies around the country. 2008 Colorado State University Cooperative Extension ($48,600) to identify opportunities to enhance youth participation in conservation education programs in diverse settings. 2008 USFS International Programs Office ($14,000) to assist in building capacity at East African universities in human dimensions and environmental communication course delivery. 2007 Pulliam Charitable Trust. Grant renewal ($68,000) to continue an undergraduate environmental education and leadership program in the Warner College of Natural Resources. 2007 Center for International Protected Area Management - USDA Forest Service International Programs. ($3,700) Grant to assess protected area capacity building needs in Tanzania. 2006 Pulliam Charitable Trust. ($68,000) Grant to develop environmental leadership student scholar program for the Warner College of Natural Resources. 2006 National Science Foundation ($75,000). Planning grant to identify effective informal science education framework for land grant universities, with emphasis on outreach to Hispanic and Latino audiences. 2006 Bohemian Foundation ($18,000) Grant to assess and develop regional environmental education partnerships for northern Colorado. 2006 Center for International Protected Area Management - USDA Forest Service International Programs ($25,000). Grant to conduct research and facilitate trainings for sustainable tourism planning at Samburu National Reserve (Kenya). 2005 Bohemian Foundation ($12,000). Grant to develop and evaluate outdoor based service-learning program for CSU Environmental Learning Center. 2005 US Environmental Protection Agency ($9,500 ) Grant to develop and evaluate the use of issue investigation and action training as a teaching tool for middle-school level instruction about Colorado land use issues. 2004 Center for International Protected Area Management – United States Forest Service International Programs Office ($21,000). Grant to design and develop an educational and interpretive research program for Samburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserves. 2004 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($10,000). Grant to develop and evaluate river restoration and water education program for Poudre River (Colorado). 2003 Bohemian Foundation ($25,000). Grant to develop and implement outdoor based environmental education and recreation program targeting at-risk youth. COMMITTEES, SERVICE, OUTREACH AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS College liaison, Faculty Honors Council, Colorado State University Curriculum Committee, Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Dept, Colorado State Univ. Service Learning Advisory Committee, Colorado State University Peer reviewer, Society and Natural Resources Peer reviewer, Journal of Interpretation Research Peer reviewer, Human Dimensions of Wildlife Proposal reviewer, National Science Foundation Advisor, National Council for Science and Environment EnvironMentors Program Member, Colorado Association for Environmental Education Member, East Africa Wildlife Society Member, Children and Nature Network AWARDS 2007 Exceptional Teaching Award, CSU Honors Program 2008 Best Teacher nominee, Colorado State University 2008 Distinguished Teacher and Advisor, Warner College of Natural Resources, Colorado State University 2009 Harry E. Troxel Distinguished Service to Students Award, Warner College of Natural Resources, Colorado State University 2009 Exceptional Achievement in Service-Learning Faculty Award, Colorado State University 2009 Outstanding Faculty Award, El Centro Student Services, Colorado State University PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS Communication manager, Harris/Smith Public Affairs (1994-1997) Campaign coordinator, Royer-Katz Communication (1993-1994)