Dr. Stacey Brydges

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Biography

Dr. Stacey Brydges is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California, San Diego. She holds a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from McMaster University and possesses a rich background in chemical education. Dr. Brydges has been recognized with several teaching awards, including the UCSD Academic Senate Distinguished Teaching Award and UCSD Panhellenic Outstanding Professor Award. Her research primarily focuses on chemical education, emphasizing the development of context-rich curricula and collaborative learning strategies to enhance the learning experiences of students across various educational levels, from K-21. She also serves as a co-director for significant department-level training programs aimed at promoting equity and excellence in education. Dr. Brydges is actively engaged in outreach activities that aim to foster participation and professional development among underrepresented groups in chemistry. Her interdisciplinary research interests include atmospheric and environmental materials, contributing to the advancement of diversity and literacy in the chemical sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Teaching Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Teaching Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, focusing on chemical education and curriculum development.

Adjunct Faculty

2010-01-01 — Present

MSED Program, San Diego State University • San Diego, CA

Adjunct Faculty supporting chemical education initiatives.

Lecturer

2004-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Columbia University • New York, NY

Lecturer involved in undergraduate chemical science courses.

Awards

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UC San Diego Leaders Equity Advancement Diversity (LEAD) Fellow

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UC Women's Initiative Professional Development, Nominee

2018-01-01
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Athena Pinnacle Award, Nominee (Individual Education)

2018-01-01
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RCI Wall Achievement, 7th Inductee

2015-01-01
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UCSD Academic Senate Distinguished Teaching Award

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UCSD Panhellenic Outstanding Professor Award

2013-01-01
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UCSD Office Academic Support Instructional Services (OASIS) Faculty Appreciation Award

2009-01-01
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Dow Chemical Award Excellence in Teaching

2001-01-01

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).