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Kirstin Cooprider

  • Adjunct Lecturer
Academic Division: Mathematics, Analytics, Science, and Technology
Kirstin Cooprider is an adjunct instructor in the Mathematics, Analytics, Science, and Technology (MAST) department at Babson College. She holds an M.S. in Physics from Brigham Young University, where her thesis focused on OH megamasers in galaxy mergers.
Since graduate school, she has taught in a variety of educational settings, including both online and in-person instruction. She joined Babson College in 2014 as a laboratory instructor for courses in environmental science, energy, astronomy, and biological studies. She currently teaches multidisciplinary courses on the science and technology of space and energy systems and continues to support laboratory experiences as part of Babson’s Natural Sciences and Technology (NST) foundational curriculum.

Academic Degrees

  • MS, Brigham Young University
  • BS, Clarkson University

Academic Interest / Expertise

My academic interests include developing innovative approaches to foster scientific thinking and improve scientific literacy, particularly through the use of citizen science platforms. I am also engaged in curriculum development that emphasizes student engagement through case studies relating to technology entrepreneurship. I am currently pursuing a M.S. in Higher Education Administration (anticipated completion: December 2026) to deepen my understanding of higher education systems, faculty roles, and strategies for improving student success.

Courses

  • Degree Courses 2026

    • NST 1010 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY OF SPACE

  • Degree Courses 2025

    • NST 1020 ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
    • NST 1010 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY OF SPACE
    • NST 1010 ASTRONOMY
    • NST 1020 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY OF ENERGY

Publications

Journal Articles

  • Pejchal, J., Nikl, M., Mihokava, E., Mares, J.A., Yoshikawa, A., Ogino, H., Cooprider, K., Kransnikov, A., Vedda, A., Nejezchled, K., Mucka, V. (2009). Pr3+ - doped complex oxide single crystal scintillators. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics. Vol: 42, Issue: 055117.

Presentations

  • Evaluating the Effectiveness of Using Case Studies in Teaching Technology Entrepreneurship De Zutter, J. Winrich, C. Cooprider, K. Lilly Conference on Evidence-based Teaching and Learning, Austin TX (2025)
  • OH Megamasers in Galactic Merging Regions Cooprider, K. Migenes, V. Coziol, R. American Astronomical Society #215, Washington D.C (2010)
  • OH Megamasers in Galactic Merging Regions Cooprider, K. Migenes, V. Fall 2009 Meeting of the Four Corners Section of the APS, Golden, CO (2009)
  • Exploring the Jet Proper Motions of SS433 Mioduszewski, A. Rupen, M. Rupen, R. Cooprider (Schillemat), K. Taylor, G. American Astronomical Society #205 meeting, San Diego, CA (2005)
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