About Me
Dr. Katie Bryant (she/her) is the Associate Director and STEM Liaison at the RISE Learning Institute. She oversees all STEM to Stern program development and teaches the first-year STEM courses.
As a low-income, first-generation college student and TRIO McNair Scholar, Dr. Bryant knows firsthand how critical cohort programs like STEM to Stern are in driving student success.
Dr. Bryant enjoys outdoor adventures such as trail running and skiing, consuming large quantities of coffee and reading science fiction/fantasy novels.
Education
- Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
- Strong background in biomedical research and STEM-focused student success and access programs for underrepresented populations.
What I Do
- As the Associate Director and STEM Liaison for RISE and CCC, I manage the STEM to Stern cohort program, BC MakerSpace, and NASA-funded Space Grant. I also teach STEM 101, STEM 102, and STEM 103.
What I Love About My Role
- I love helping students explore their STEM interests, expand their skills, and map out their career goals.
Advice for Students
My greatest advice for students is to build a strong personal and professional network. Find people who inspire you and ask questions. Never stop learning and growing.
Hobbies/Interests
- I love the outdoors and enjoy hiking and running the beautiful mountain trails we have all around us.
- I am also a huge book nerd and coffee addict.
Fun Facts
I’ve run a 50-mile mountain trail race and I ride an Indian Scout Motorcycle.