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Katelyn Cooper is an Assistant Professor in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU), leading the Cooper Biology Education Research Lab and directing the Mental Health Division of the Research for Inclusive STEM Education Center. She specializes in discipline-based education research, focusing on mental health and cognitive/affective learning in biology education. Her work has been featured in Science, New York Times, and CNN, and she received the 2022 NSF CAREER Award for studying depression in research settings.
Education:
- Postdoc in Biology Education Research, ASU
- PhD in Biology, ASU
- MEd in Education, Northern Arizona University
- BS in Biochemistry, ASU
Research Interests: Dr. Cooper’s lab examines mental health impacts on learning, LGBTQ+ inclusion in STEM, and undergraduate/graduate research experiences. Key areas include anxiety/depression in active learning, online courses, and pre-med students. Current projects develop interventions to support mental health in academic settings.
Grants & Awards:
- NSF CAREER Award ($985,868, 2022)
- ASU President’s Award for Innovation (2023)
- NBC PRIDE 30 Recognition (2022)
- Multiple teaching awards (ASU School of Life Sciences, GPSA)
Advising & Mentorship: Supervised 18+ students, including NSF GRFP recipients. Notable mentees: Carly Busch (7 publications), Logan Gin (14 publications), Tasneem Mohammed (NSF GRFP recipient).
Labs & Affiliations: Cooper Biology Education Research Lab, Center for Biology and Society. Collaborations include Stony Brook University and clinical psychologists on interventions for anxiety in STEM.
