People
Our core interdisciplinary team of researchers who focus on inclusion in undergraduate STEM span biology education, geosciences education, engineering education, math education, sociology, and higher education. Our affiliate members are strongly interested in translating our research findings into policy and practice. If you are at Arizona State University and are interested in becoming either a core member or an affiliate member, please contact us for more information.
Leadership
Core faculty and staff
Core Research Team
Brownell Biology Education Research Team
Ben Chan
P.h.D Student[email protected]
Baylee Edwards
PhD Student, RISE Center Liaison to the Teaching Innovation Center
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Baylee Edwards is a third-year Ph.D. candidate in the Biology and Society program at Arizona State University. She explores student and instructor perceptions of the relationship between religion and evolution and how those perceptions impact student experiences and learning in undergraduate biology courses. Edwards is currently a research assistant in the Brownell Biology Education…
Danielle Pais
Research AideDanielle Pais is a research aide at the RISE Center with a diverse academic and research background. She holds an M.Sc. in Sociology from Ghent University and earned a B.S. in Biological Sciences (Neurobiology) and a B.A. in French from Arizona State University. Her research expertise spans benzodiazepine prescribing practices, accessibility for students with disabilities in higher…
Riley Pizza
Postdoctoral Scholar[email protected]
Dr.
Cooper Biology Education Research Team
Olivia Davis
Postdoctoral Scholar, Coordinator of Postgraduate Mental Health Initiatives
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Olivia Davis is a postdoctoral fellow in the Cooper Biology Education Research Lab. She is currently working on an NSF-funded project to test mental health interventions aimed to mitigate fear of failure in science graduate students.
Mary Kahraman
PhD Candidate[email protected]
Mary is a first-generation Assyrian college student from Guatemala. At Arizona State University, Mary has acquired her Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry with a minor in Psychology. Drawing from her background in psychology , she has worked on projects concerning the mental health of undergraduate and graduate students. Additionally, Mary has begun looking at the experiences of LGBTQ+…
Tasneem Mohammed
Ph.D Candidate[email protected]
Bio: Tasneem is a first-generation and transfer student born in Phoenix, Arizona, originally from Palestine. She received her Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in Biological Sciences at ASU. Her Master's research examined how to create more supportive online courses for students with depression. Tasneem is currently a 4th year Ph.D candidate and is a recipient of the…
Jynx Pigart
Ph.D. Candidate[email protected]
Growing up in NY and NC, Jynx later earned her BS in Biology & Psychology at East Carolina University. She's explored behavioral biology, clinical psychology, and STEM education research during undergrad. She aims to merge her last two undergraduate experiences through mixed methods, with a particular interest in applying innovative quantitative methods to understand graduate student…
Teona Savic
Undergraduate Researcher[email protected]
Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Teona moved to Arizona to pursue a B.S. in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Genetics, Cell, and Developmental Biology. She plans to spread awareness and advocate for inclusivity through biology education research and eventually in her practice as a physician.