Bruce Hanik

Bruce Hanik is an Instructional Associate Professor in the Department of Health Behavior at Texas A&M University's School of Public Health, teaching courses including Healthy Lifestyles and Consumer Health with emphasis on developing student critical thinking for professional advancement.

His educational qualifications include:

• PhD in Health Education from Texas A&M University (2011)
• MS in Health Education from Texas A&M University (2005)
• BS in Kinesiology, Athletic Training from California State University

Research centers on eHealth Literacy examining digital health resource utilization, Leadership frameworks in educational settings, and Positive Youth Development interventions. His work bridges technology adoption with behavioral health outcomes in community contexts.

Award recognitions include:

• Outstanding Staff Supervisor (Texas A&M University, College of Education and Human Development)
• Outstanding Educator Award (Texas A&M University, College of Education and Human Development)

Committee service encompasses the APT Tenure and Promotion Committee (2024), APT Faculty Search Committee (Fall 2022/Spring 2024), Health Behavior Graduate Teaching Assistant Committee (2023), and Graduate Education Task Force (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2021), demonstrating significant institutional engagement beyond classroom instruction.