Bonnie Rushing: Military Analyst

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Teaching Portfolio

Expanded Teaching Goals

My Master Teacher Goals

To be...

Approachable and caring
An effective and passionate communicator
A technologically competent subject matter expert

What I teach

US Air Force Academy courses 2021-present

MSS 251 - Airpower & Joint Operations Strategy

MSS 251FR - Airpower & Joint Operations Strategy (Freshmen)

MSS 353 - Strategies of Military Innovation

SocSci 311 - International Security

Course Director and Instructor, Military & Strategic Studies Department (USAFA)

4.9/5 Teacher Rating

Taught and directed USAFA’s largest core course, “Airpower & Joint Operations Strategy,” an undergraduate course averaging over 500 students per semester, covering the following topics: US national security strategy, foundations of strategy and theorists, joint force operations, employment of American military, types of warfare, cyber, intelligence, information operations, weapon systems, operational design planning, briefing, simulators, and wargaming
Developed futuristic warfare simulations, assessments, curriculum, lesson plans, laboratory training materials
Revised the syllabus to exceed Secretary of Defense standards for pre-commissioning standards
Led a teaching team of 22 instructors & professors

19th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida Mar 2013 to Aug 2015

Flight Instructor & Evaluator, Direct Support Operator

Instructed & assessed aircrew intelligence analysts on four special operations C-130 aircraft models: taught mission planning, pre-flight, equipment installation & use, emergency procedures, in-flight operations, communications, radio etiquette, safety

Formal Education and Certifications

MS National Intelligence University, Strategic Intelligence Jul 2017
- Thesis: “How to Better Fill the Language Translation Gap in Military Intelligence using Machine Language Translation”
- Committee: Dr. David J Kritz (chair), Mr. Mark Cleaveland
- Concentration: Intelligence Collection & Analysis
- GPA: 3.6
BS Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Technical Management Jul 2014
- Graduated Cum Laude
- GPA: 3.636
AAS Community College of the AF, Intelligence Studies & Technology Feb 2013
- GPA: N/A
AA Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, Tagalog Nov 2010
- Graduated with honors, Provost Award
- GPA: 3.9
AA Anne Arundel Community College, General Studies May 2005
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
- GPA: 3.742

Certifications

Certified Professional Innovator 2022
- University of Michigan
Dean’s Teaching Certificate 2022
- US Air Force Academy
Linguistic Certification 2010
- Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center

Presentations and Invited Lectures

Poster Presentation, "Differentiated Factors Affect Decision-Making Among Cadets," TERA, Eurasia Research, London, UK, 2023.
Presentation, "FUN in Education," Center for Educational Innovation (Teaching Cafe), USAFA, 2023.
Presentation, "Developing Leaders of Character with Language and Culture," Center for Educational Innovation (Teaching Cafe), USAFA, 2023.
Lecture, “Idea Generation,” Engineering Problem Solving (ENG 107), USAFA, 2023.
Presentation, “Simulation in Warfighting,” Logistics Officer Association Symposium, 2023.
Paper, “Robot Moral Advice in a High Stakes Military Environment,” 6th International Conference on Intelligent Human Systems Integration, 2023.
Workshop Coach, “Project Mercury Innovation Workshop,” Germany, 2022.

Professional Affiliations

Mastery of Teaching Certificate Community, USAFA, 2022-Present
- Member, Cohort 5
EDIFIED: Empowering Diversity & Inclusion for Intentional Equity Development, USAFA, 2022-Present
- Social Sciences Division Chair. “Support the Dean of Faculty mission to educate and inspire warrior-scholars to lead our Air and Space Forces by actively guiding and enacting policies and initiatives to further diversity, equity, and inclusion through deliberate recruiting, retention, development, and sustainment of cadets, staff, and faculty.”
Top III, USAFA, 2021-Present
- Leadership and professional development organization for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers at the US Air Force Academy

Research Experience

Mastery of Teaching Certificate Community, USAFA, CO 2022 to present

Member, Cohort 5

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) project: "Immersive Learning & the CNN Effect: Analysis of Media Influence on Military Decision-Making" (in progress)

Project Mercury, USAFA, CO 2022

Member, Cohort 7

Project: how to better use augmented reality and computer-based training to fill training gaps for Agile Combat Employment

Robot Moral Advice in a High Stakes Military Environment, USAFA, CO 2022

Research Team Member

Cross-department (Computer Science, Behavioral Sciences & Leadership, Military & Strategic Studies) research using “Furhat” technology, programmed to respond to human voice interaction to influence military decision-making

National Intelligence University, Bethesda, MD 2017 to 2018

Office of Research Cadre

Published “The Future of Translation: Prepare To Be Disrupted”

Feedback & Artifacts, Approachable and caring Goal

These artifacts serve as evidence of my progress in this goal:

1. Supporting diversity and using platforms to champion the need to support and care for others.

2. Social Sciences Division representative in the Dean's DEI program, taking action to empower diversity and inclusion at the Academy.

3. Graduated the Dean of Faculty's Teaching Certificate program, incorporating inclusive teaching practices and creativity in the classroom.

4. Developed lesson plans for Engineering course, focusing on inclusion in the STEM classroom.

5. Former cadet feedback supports my passion and care for all students.

6. Graded assessments without personally identifiable information -- all students have a fair chance, no bias.

7. US Air Force's Neurodiversity Initiative member, seeking to empower diverse populations in new ways.

8. Advocated for equal opportunities and women's rights, shared personal story of overcoming obstacles.

9. Faculty panelist for "Falcon Visitation Experience," shared college information and contacts with underserved communities.

10. Women of Color STEM Conference's "Pioneer of the Year," 2021 -- advocated for diversity in the workplace.

Feedback & Artifacts, Effective and passionate communicator

1. Logistics Officer Association speaker and presenter, communicated to 350+ US and partner nation defense professionals about immersive learning and futuristic military simulation.

2. Authored article and interviewed for a podcast: "Competitive Advantage." Effectively communicated about the evolution and increased responsibility of non-commissioned officers in the US armed forces.

3. Showcased military and strategic studies for the American public, on a KOAA News 5 broadcast, building transparency and trust in civ-mil relationships.

4. Highlighted future warfare and strategic competition in NBC news' documentary, "Battlefield Space," communicating how my team prepares future leaders for military conflict.

5. Featured in USGLC's article about "smart power": detailed how the US employs many strategies that do not involve kinetic/hard power.

Feedback & Artifacts, Technologically competent SME Goal

1. Supported "Furhat" artificial intelligence research at the USAF Academy, led to better understanding of trust in human decision-making.

2. Interviews on CPR/NPR, explained latest technologies and teaching techniques used for military education

3. USAF Faculty Profile showcases 13+ years of experience, subject matter expertise, and credentials.

4. The high tech Mult-Domain Laboratory became one of the cornerstones in the core course, "Airpower & Joint Operations Strategy," course directed by Bonnie Rushing 2022-2023.

5. Authored a book review on Douhet's "Command of the Air," published in the Journal of Advanced Military Studies. Increased expertise in warfare evolution.

6. Researched information warfare effects in immersive learning environment (wargame) through SoTL lens