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Andrew D. Coppens, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Learning Sciences at the University of New Hampshire, directing the Graduate Programs in Educational Studies. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from UC Santa Cruz, focusing on cultural and developmental psychology, learning sciences, and qualitative methods. His research examines cultural processes of learning in non-dominant communities across diverse settings, including rural, middle-class, and Indigenous-heritage communities globally. Key projects include the New Hampshire Youth Retention Initiative (YRI), addressing rural youth futures through NSF, Spencer Foundation, and NH Charitable Foundation grants. Coppens teaches courses on human development, qualitative research, and cultural perspectives in education.
- Education: Ph.D. in Psychology (Latin American Studies), UC Santa Cruz; M.S. Psychology, UC; B.S. Kinesiology: Outdoor Education, UNH
Research interests span cultural child development, qualitative methods, rural education, and children’s prosocial learning. His work emphasizes strengths-based approaches and informal learning contexts, with publications in journals like Social Development and Frontiers in Psychology. Coppens collaborates internationally, contributing to frameworks for rural teacher residencies and youth retention strategies.
Recent articles highlight outdoor recreation’s role in STEM equity, socioscientific decision-making, and cross-cultural prosocial behavior. Grants include exploring identity trajectories and STEM pathways in rural areas. The YRI’s interdisciplinary efforts aim to combat human capital extraction in rural communities through sustainable educational pathways.
