Dr. Christina Cooper
Chair, Math and Sciences | Professor of Biology
Education
- Ph.D. Science Education – Indiana University
- M.A. Virology – Indiana University
- B.A. Biology – Anderson University
About Dr. Cooper
Dr. Cooper joined the Corban faculty in 2015 after completing her doctoral degree in science education. She had previously taught biology for two years at Ivy Tech Community College and worked as a research associate in a virology lab. She was also an assistant instructor while working on her graduate degrees.
Christina married her husband, Gary, in 2014, and they have three children, Penelope, Trey, and Ollie. They enjoy mountain biking, the Oregon coast, camping in their RV, and discovering delicious new places to eat. Christina also loves do-it-yourself activities, including scrapbooking, sewing, and crocheting.
Recently Taught Courses
Microbiology with Lab
Dive into the microscopic world of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoans. Study disease, immunology, and microbial control while gaining hands-on lab experience that prepares you for careers in healthcare and research.
Genetics with Lab
Analyze how traits are passed down and expressed. Explore Mendelian and non-Mendelian genetics, DNA repair, gene regulation, and biotechnology through real-world lab experiments and data interpretation.
Virology and Immunology with Lab
Examine viruses and the diseases they cause while learning how the immune system defends the body. Explore vaccine development and viral biotechnology through both lecture and hands-on lab investigations.
Research
Pursue your own research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Designed for upper-division biology students, this course provides valuable experience in experimental design, data collection, and academic writing—preparing you for graduate study or professional research.
I am excited to be teaching at Corban because of its Christian community and focus on exemplary teaching. Corban is perfect for fostering deep learning in a Christian atmosphere.
Dr. Christina Cooper
Publications
Maltese, A. V., & Cooper, C. S. (2017). STEM pathways: Do men and women differ in why they enter and exit? AERA Open, 3(3), 1-16. doi: 10.1177/2332858417727276
Kum, D.-Y., Nazari, M., McPhail, K. L., Cooper, C. S., & Suyama, T. L. (2017). Two-step total synthesis of an anti-MRSA and myosin-inhibiting marine natural product pentabromopseudilin via Suzuki-Miyaura coupling of a MIDA boronate ester. Tetrahedron Letters, 58(34), 3374-3376.
Fellow Faculty
Dr. Christine Sommers
Director of Nursing | Associate Professor of Nursing
csommers@corban.edu(503) 375-7095
