Scott Cohen

Scott Cohen is an Instructor in the Department of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education at Lamar University, where he leverages his background as a former K-12 science teacher for deaf and hard-of-hearing students to advance inclusive STEM education.

His academic credentials include:

• M.S. in Secondary Education for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2014
• B.S. in Biology, Gallaudet University, 2009

Cohen's research pioneers accessibility in science education for deaf communities through teacher training frameworks and innovative out-of-school programs. His 5-day residential summer STEM initiative for deaf adolescents demonstrates practical application of research, creating immersive learning environments while addressing systemic barriers in science education. This work informs broader strategies for curriculum adaptation and teacher development.

Through conference presentations at multiple levels, Cohen actively disseminates findings on deaf student engagement in STEM and effective professional development models for educators. His office in Communication Building Room 109-F serves as an accessibility hub where VideoPhone (409-299-3460) and email facilitate direct community engagement.