Eric R. Bump, MPH

Teaching Responsibilities

• Assisted in the instruction of a physical geography lab, developing lab exercises and guiding students in hands-on, field-based learning.
• Served as a teaching assistant for multiple courses focusing on statistics and geospatial analysis, with a strong emphasis on using RStudio for data manipulation, visualization, and statistical modeling.

Research Responsibilities

• Investigated the influence of climate variables on vector-borne diseases, including West Nile virus cases across the United States, using gridded datasets and statistical models in RStudio.
• Examined the role of local microclimates in shaping mosquito abundance and distribution in Norman, OK, utilizing field-collected data.
• Modeled the potential impact of future climate scenarios on malaria vectors and transmission patterns, leveraging global climate projection data to assess shifting disease risks.
• Presented research findings at professional conferences such as the American Geophysical Union (AGU), the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH), and the North American Chapter of the International Association for Landscape Ecology (IALE-NA).

• Developed and managed data collection and evaluation tools to analyze community health program processes, outcomes, and improvement opportunities.
• Provided technical assistance on evaluation methods, created culturally responsive public health materials, and facilitated best practices within Tribal communities.
• Collaborated with tribal health professionals and external partners to strengthen capacity-building and produce data-driven reports on program impact.

• Coordinated the development and implementation of data collection methods for multiple research projects, ensuring accuracy and adherence to study protocols.
• Provided direct support to the principal investigators, including participant recruitment, administrative assistance, and oversight of daily operations.
• Supervised support research personnel and assisted the principal investigators in new employee section and training.

• Investigated and reported on the national burden of sexually transmitted diseases, identifying regions and populations most affected.
• Researched diagnostic testing methods for infectious diseases—examining their reliability, diagnostic accuracy, and clinical utility—to help IMMY decide whether to develop a rapid diagnostic test.

• Contributed to a research project examining diabetes among Hispanic populations in Oklahoma, focusing on health disparities to guide both basic and applied research.
• Assisted with data collection and synthesizing findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Co-authored a published research paper, collaborating with faculty and fellow graduate researchers to present project outcomes.