Master's and Ph.D. students
ASU's School of Life Sciences offers a Master's in Biology or Biology and Society and a Ph.D. in Biology or Biology and Society focused exclusively on undergraduate biology education.
What you should know about our programs:
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Students interested in studying undergraduate biology education have the opportunity to earn their Master's or Ph.D. through the School of Life Sciences.
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Students in these programs exclusively conduct undergraduate biology education research- there is no basic science research requirement.
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Coursework is flexible. For the Ph.D. program, there are a few required biology courses. Students' remaining coursework can be in other disciplines relevant to biology education (e.g. statistics, learning sciences, psychology).
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ASU is home to a vibrant community of discipline-based education researchers (e.g. geosciences and biology education researchers), who can serve on students' committees.
For more information email katelyn.cooper@asu.edu
Postdoctoral scholars
The Cooper Lab will be hiring a post-doc beginning in either Spring 23 or Fall 23 to study the relationship between grad mental health and teaching and research. Please email Katelyn.cooper@asu.edu for additional information.
Undergraduate researchers
The overarching goal of an undergraduate research experience in this lab is to enhance students' abilities think like scientists. This is a skill that is valued by many employers and professional schools including medical schools, dental schools, other health professions, as well as graduate programs in basic science and education.
If you are interested in an undergraduate research experience in biology education research, email katelyn.cooper@asu.edu.