Jennifer Bruce
About Jennifer Bruce
Jennifer Bruce is a Cartographer and Communications Specialist at the U.S. Geological Survey, where she has worked since 2011. She combines her skills in graphic design and geography to make scientific information more accessible to the public.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Jennifer Bruce has served as a Cartographer and Communications Specialist at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2011. In this role, she focuses on making scientific information more understandable and relevant to the public. Her work is based in the Madison, Wisconsin area, where she has contributed to various projects that enhance public engagement with scientific data.
Previous Experience at U.S. Geological Survey
Prior to her current position, Jennifer Bruce worked at the U.S. Geological Survey's Wisconsin Water Science Center as a Geographer from 2003 to 2008. During her five years in this role, she gained valuable experience in geographic analysis and data interpretation, which laid the foundation for her later work in cartography and communications.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Bruce holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Washington University in St. Louis, achieved in 1998. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2005. Furthering her education, she obtained a Master of Environmental Management from Duke University in 2010. Her educational background supports her expertise in graphic design, geography, and environmental management.
Diverse Professional Background
Jennifer Bruce has a diverse professional background that includes roles in business communications, telecom research, and environmental advocacy. Before joining USGS, she worked as an Art Director at Falk Harrison from 1998 to 2001 and as a Designer and Cartographer at TeleGeography from 2001 to 2002. This varied experience contributes to her ability to effectively communicate complex scientific information.