Priti Brahma

Priti Brahma is an Adjunct Professor (part-time) in Environmental Sciences at the University of San Francisco since Fall 2022. She has extensive teaching experience since 1996 at institutions including UCLA, Cal State LA, American University, Cabrillo College, and Napa Valley College, covering Environmental Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science disciplines. Previously, she served as a Senior Program Specialist at NOAA's Office of Education, fostering collaborations between NOAA and Minority Serving Institutions while mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in NOAA-related sciences.

Education:

• PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering, UCLA (2001)
• MS in Civil & Environmental Engineering, UCLA (1997)
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, UC Berkeley (1995)

Research & Teaching Focus: Combines environmental science education with applied research in NOAA-related fields, emphasizing student mentorship and curriculum development. Her work bridges academia and federal scientific institutions to support underrepresented students in STEM.

Awards/Grants: Managed LSAMP Grant coordination at Cabrillo College, though specific awards are not listed.

Professional Contributions: Specializes in creating educational partnerships and has held roles such as Engineering/Math Curriculum Specialist and Adjunct Professorial Lecturer across multiple institutions.