What does the Cooper Biology Education Research Lab study?
The Cooper Biology Education Research Lab studies the relationship between biology learning environments (e.g. active learning courses, online courses, research experiences) and undergrad/grad mental health. We seek to understand how students' mental health affects their experiences in science and in turn, how science learning experiences impact students' mental health. We use our research to develop evidence-based interventions to promote mental health in university science environments.
Click the paper to read our latest research examining what's behind the grad mental health crisis in science.
In 2025, we launched Fail-Safe Science,
a video repository of successful scientists discussing the challenges they faced grad school. The goal of this project is to let grad students know they're not alone and to promote mental health.
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