Melanie M. Cooper

Melanie M. Cooper is a Professor of Chemistry and the Lappan-Phillips Professor of Science Education at Michigan State University (MSU), holding joint appointments in the Department of Chemistry and Department of Teacher Education. She is also a faculty member of the CREATE for STEM Institute.

• Education: University of Manchester (B.S., M.S., Ph.D. in Chemistry)
• Postdoctoral Work: Clemson University (Organic Chemistry)

Her research focuses on chemistry education, curriculum reform, and science education pedagogy, particularly in large-enrollment general and organic chemistry courses. Cooper is a leader in evidence-based teaching methods and has significantly contributed to STEM education reform.

Scientific Awards:

• ACS Award for Achievement in Research on Teaching and Learning in Chemistry
• Norris Award for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching Chemistry
• Outstanding Undergraduate Science Teacher Award (Society for College Science Teaching)
• Honorary Doctorate of Science (University of South Florida, 2016)

She is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Chemical Society, and Royal Society of Chemistry, and serves on the National Research Council Advisory Board on Science Education.