Bryan Kopp

Bryan Kopp is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He holds additional roles as General Education Coordinator, Associate Chair of the English Department, and Teaching & Learning Specialist at the Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning. His expertise spans rhetoric, professional writing, writing pedagogy, and the science of learning, with a recent focus on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into education and academic practices.

Dr. Kopp earned his Ph.D. in English/Rhetoric and Composition from Purdue University (2000), an M.A. in English from Drake University (1993), and a B.A. in English (with a Philosophy minor) from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (1991).

His research emphasizes AI’s impact on writing instruction and higher education. He has presented at national and international conferences, including workshops on AI-mediated case studies in technical writing and AI’s role in fostering equitable educational practices. In 2024, he co-directed the campus-wide AI Summit to facilitate cross-disciplinary conversations about AI’s ethical and pedagogical implications.

Teaching responsibilities include advanced courses such as ENG 497: Seminar in Rhetoric & Writing Studies (exploring topics like ‘Writing with/against AI’), ENG 335: Introduction to Professional Writing, and ENG 313: Prose Style and Editing. He has advised numerous student projects and internships in professional writing and rhetoric.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials, but his work has been featured in peer-reviewed journals like Teaching of Psychology. Collaborations with colleagues in psychology and other disciplines highlight his interdisciplinary approach to education and technology.