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.