Audra Bardsley, Phd Email & Phone Number

USC Environmental Studies core faculty member using experiential learning, real world data, environmental justice case studies and life cycle analysis to teach students core environmental science concepts. · Teach and extensively updated three core classes – Water & Soil Sustainability, Energy & Air Sustainability, and Introduction to Environmental Studies. Teach and developed concept/content for two new classes – Impacts of the Plastic Life Cycle on People and Planet and How Water Made Modern LA. · Planned numerous experiential learning projects for students in collaboration with faculty/staff across campus and was featured in two campus-wide symposia on experiential learning. · Co-advised undergraduate research projects including current project examining microplastic pollution in Los Angeles River and San Pedro Ocean Time Series in collaboration with Wrigley Center and USC Chemistry Department. · Chair the ENST Student Engagement & Mentorship Committee, planned four environmental career panels, mentored 10+ students in career/academic development.· Serve on numerous committees including program and college level Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committees and 2028 USC Sustainability Plan: Water & Energy Steering Committee.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Teaching assistant and lab instructor for GEOL 126: The History of Life on Earth: A View from the Museum, GEOL 241: Energy Systems, and GEOL 107: Oceanography. Research assistant supported by Dornsife College Merit Graduate Fellowship, Dale T. and Karla L. Reitz Endowed Scholarship, Women in Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship, and grant from Research Partnerships to Secure Energy for America (RPSEA).

Orange County, California Area

· Supported countywide monitoring of the physical, chemical, and biological conditions of the county’s water bodies including inland waters, estuaries and beaches. Trained in a variety of sampling techniques including CRAM compliant bioassessment. · Assisted with reporting efforts to comply with federal/state/local surface water quality standards and regulatory programs including TMDLs. · Acted as primary in-house GIS analyst producing maps for reports/presentations/special investigations and performing analyses including watershed delineation using ESRI ArcGIS software. · Led ongoing trace metal source special investigation. Presented findings and status reports to stakeholders. · Served as QAQC officer overseeing in house testing and contract laboratory performance.· Trained, mentored new employees, seasonal workers, and student interns.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Geochemistry

Activities and Societies: Co-founded and co-chaired USC Department of Earth Sciences Career & Mentorship Program to facilitate career.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Environmental Science

Thesis: Patterns of Fecal Indicator in the Aliso Creek Watershed

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Earned International Baccalaureate Diploma.