Bonnie Rushing: Information Specialist

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Bonnie Rushing: Information Specialist

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About Me

My Experience

My Experience

My Experience

PhD student - Cybersecurity, UCCS

Master of Science - Strategic Intelligence

16 years active Air Force

Flight instructor & evaluator - Special Operations

Aircrew Linguist (C-130s)

Course Director & Senior Instructor - US Air Force Academy

Certified Professional Innovator & Coach

Mastery of Teaching Certificate Community, US Air Force Academy

My Skillset

My Experience

My Experience

I understand the world uniquely, speak multiple languages and put people first—I am an internationally recognized disinformation researcher.

My specialty is teaching and speaking about complex issues, bringing knowledge to the masses.  

Public speaking, news, media, publishing, podcasts: information specialist, military strategy & education

Innovation, transformation, & education first. Research focus: Disinformation.

My Goals

My Experience

My Goals

To share my expertise with the world through media and public speaking, seeking to improve quality of life, international security, human rights, education, & military lives.

Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Continue to be a trusted military correspondent and grow in other skill sets.

Ph.D. 2024-2027!

Strategy. People. Future.

Publications & Citations

Journal Publications

Rushing, B.L., “Analysis of Media Influence on Military Decision-Making,”  The 19th International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security, vol.19, no.1 2024, pp. 308-316.

Rushing, B.L., Hunter, K., “The Human Weapon System in Gray Zone Competition,” Journal of Advanced Military Studies, vol. 14, no. 1 2023, pp. 255-271.

Rushing, B.L., “The Command of the Air by Giulio Douhet book review,” Journal of Advanced Military Studies, vol. 13, no. 2, 2022, pp. 216-218.

Rushing, B.L., “Changing the Narrative,” US Black Engineer and Information Technology, 45 (4), 2021, pp. 70-73.

Op-Ed Articles & Podcasts

Rushing, B.L., "Voter Psychological Vulnerabilities in Information Warfare" Poster Presentation, University of Johannesburg, South Africa, 2024. 

Rushing, B.L., "Differentiated Factors Drive Media Influence Among Cadets" Poster Presentation, US Air Force Academy, 2023.

Rushing, B.L., “The Ludicast: Episode 10 - Having Serious Fun Serving Your Country,” Ludic Pedagogy Lab Podcast, 2023.

Rushing, B.L., “Axon – The Argument for Enlisted Faculty in Officer Military Education – Ep 4,” Air University Teaching and Learning Center, 2023. 

Rushing, B.L., “NCO Journal Podcast Episode 20: Competitive Advantage,” NCO Journal Podcast, 2022.

Rushing, B.L., “Competitive Advantage: Increased Responsibility of Noncommissioned Officers,” Submitted to: NCO Journal (Army University Press), 2022.

Rushing, B.L., “High-Tech Sunday: Episode 41- MSgt Bonnie Rushing,” CCG Media, 2021.

Rushing, B.L., “Disruptive Women: Rushing Through Barriers,” Submitted to: SIGNAL (AFCEA), 2020. 

Cited In

Roughton, R., "Multi-Domain Lab Offers Realistic View of War Operations," US Air Force Academy, 2023.

Klingler, G., “Educating our future military leaders on the importance of smart power,” US Global Leadership Coalition, 2023.

Costello, T., “Battlefield Space (documentary),” NBC News, 2022.

Boyce, D., “Air Force Academy cadets used to learn military strategy in classrooms. Now they’re using war-gaming flight simulators,” Colorado Public Radio, 2022.

USAF Staff, “Enlisted Faculty Program is 'Big Win' for Airmen, Guardians,” US Air Force Academy, 2022.

KOAA News 5, “New USAFA lab helps cadets prepare for different battle scenarios,” 2022.

Holmquist, J., “Connected Combat,” Checkpoints Magazine, 2021.

Roeder, T., “New $9.5 million center to help Air Force Academy cadets understand warfare,” The Gazette, 2021.

Bowden, R., “Academy Expands Roster of Enlisted Faculty Members,” US Air Force Academy, 2021.

Gallery

    Student Reviews

    Awards & Honors

    People's Choice Award, 3-Minute Thesis, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, 2025

    Outstanding Researcher of the Year, Military & Strategic Studies: US Air Force Academy, 2023-2024

    "40 under 40" STEM Leaders: Women of Color Magazine, 2024

    Best Poster: 19th Int'l Conference on Cyber Warfare & Security, Johannesburg,  South Africa, 2024

    Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year: US Air Force Academy, Dean of Faculty, 2023

    Best Paper Presenter & Eminent Person: Eurasia Research, Int'l Teaching Conference, London, 2023

    Instructor of the Year, Military & Strategic Studies Core: US Air Force Academy, 2021-2022 

    Modern-Day Technology Leader: Black Engineer of the Year Awards, 2022

    Pioneer Award: Women of Color Magazine & Career Communications Group, 2021

    John L. Levitow Award: Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, JBSA Lackland, Texas, 2018

    John L. Levitow Award: Airman Leadership School, Hurlburt Field, Florida, 2013

    Airman of the Year: US Air Force Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance Agency, 2013

    Videos

    Understanding Disinformation Consequences 3-Min Thesis 2025 People's Choice Winner Bonnie Rushing

    Three-minute thesis competition at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) graduate school

    US Air Force Academy's Multi-Domain Lab

     The United States Air Force Academy has a new multi-domain laboratory helping cadets prepare for different warfighting scenarios. 

    Battlefield Space Documentary

    Featuring USAFA's Multi-Domain Laboratory, immersive learning, and MSgt Bonnie Rushing discusses space as a warfighting domain.

    High Tech Sunday Podcast #41 MSgt Bonnie Rushing

     CCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. Recipient of the 2021 Women of Color STEM Conference Pioneer Award: MSgt Bonnie Rushing- Changing the Narrative; Women in the Military.  

    Disinformation Research: Differentiated Factors Drive Media's Influence Among Cadets

    Preview of media influence research in video format.

    Innovation Coaching with Project Mercury

    "Yes, and" activity by Coach Bonnie Rushing

    Eurasia Research Interview

    Eminent Speaker chat session: Bonnie Rushing

    Analysis of Media Influence on Military Decision-Making

    19th International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security

    Bonnie Rushing's paper presentation

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