World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Social Sciences and Humanities

D-Index
49
Citations
7619
World Ranking
3003
National Ranking
1449

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2006 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

Melanie M. Cooper is affiliated with Michigan State University in the United States. Their primary research is situated within the social sciences, focusing extensively on education and related disciplines.

The scientist's work spans several subfields of study, notably:

  • Education
  • Developmental and Educational Psychology
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Media Technology
  • Biomedical Engineering

Main topics addressed in their research include:

  • Science Education and Pedagogy
  • Various Chemistry Research Topics
  • Innovative Teaching Methods
  • Educational Strategies and Epistemologies
  • Experimental Learning in Engineering
  • Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
  • Online and Blended Learning

Melanie M. Cooper has published extensively in several venues. Frequent publication locations include:

  • Journal of Chemical Education
  • CBE-Life Sciences Education
  • PLoS ONE
  • Gothic.net
  • Chemistry Education Research and Practice

Among the recent papers authored or co-authored by Melanie M. Cooper are:

  • "The Curious Construct of Active Learning," 2021, Gothic.net
  • "Arrows on the Page Are Not a Good Gauge: Evidence for the Importance of Causal Mechanistic Explanations about Nucleophilic Substitution in Organic Chemistry," 2020, Journal of Chemical Education
  • "You Are What You Assess: The Case for Emphasizing Chemistry on Chemistry Assessments," 2021, Journal of Chemical Education
  • "Characterizing college science instruction: The Three-Dimensional Learning Observation Protocol," 2020, PLoS ONE
  • "The Crosscutting Concepts: Critical Component or "Third Wheel" of Three-Dimensional Learning?," 2020, Journal of Chemical Education

In collaboration, Melanie M. Cooper frequently works with:

  • Ryan L. Stowe
  • Michael W. Klymkowsky
  • Jon R. Stoltzfus
  • Justin H. Carmel
  • Deborah G. Herrington

In 2006, Melanie M. Cooper was recognized as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Best Publications

  • Cooperative Learning: An Approach for Large Enrollment Courses.

    Melanie M. Cooper

  • Chemistry Education Research—From Personal Empiricism to Evidence, Theory, and Informed Practice

    Melanie M. Cooper;Ryan L. Stowe

  • Lost in Lewis Structures: An Investigation of Student Difficulties in Developing Representational Competence

    Melanie M. Cooper;Nathaniel Grove;Sonia M. Underwood;Michael W. Klymkowsky

  • Characterizing College Science Assessments: The Three-Dimensional Learning Assessment Protocol.

    James T. Laverty;Sonia M. Underwood;Rebecca L. Matz;Lynmarie A. Posey

  • Chemistry, Life, the Universe, and Everything: A New Approach to General Chemistry, and a Model for Curriculum Reform

    Melanie M. Cooper;Michael Klymkowsky

  • Effect of cooperative problem-based lab instruction on metacognition and problem-solving skills

    Santiago Sandi-Urena;Melanie M. Cooper;Ron Stevens

  • Design and Validation of an Instrument To Assess Metacognitive Skillfulness in Chemistry Problem Solving

    Melanie M. Cooper;Santiago Sandi-Urena

  • An Assessment of the Effect of Collaborative Groups on Students' Problem-Solving Strategies and Abilities.

    Melanie M. Cooper;Charles T. Cox;Minory Nammouz;Edward Case

  • Investigating Students’ Reasoning about Acid–Base Reactions

    Melanie M. Cooper;Hovig Kouyoumdjian;Sonia M. Underwood

  • An investigation of college chemistry students' understanding of structure–property relationships

    Melanie M. Cooper;Leah M. Corley;Sonia M. Underwood

  • Enhancement of Metacognition Use and Awareness by Means of a Collaborative Intervention

    Santiago Sandi-Urena;Melanie M. Cooper;Ron H. Stevens

  • Decorating with Arrows: Toward the Development of Representational Competence in Organic Chemistry

    Nathaniel P. Grove;Melanie M. Cooper;Kelli M. Rush

  • Challenge faculty to transform STEM learning

    Melanie M. Cooper;Marcos D. Caballero;Diane Ebert-May;Cori L. Fata-Hartley

  • Does mechanistic thinking improve student success in organic chemistry

    Nathaniel P. Grove;Melanie M. Cooper;Elizabeth L. Cox

  • Development and Assessment of a Molecular Structure and Properties Learning Progression.

    Melanie M. Cooper;Sonia M. Underwood;Caleb Z. Hilley;Michael W. Klymkowsky

  • Student Understanding of Intermolecular Forces: A Multimodal Study

    Melanie M. Cooper;Leah C. Williams;Sonia M. Underwood

  • Reliable multi method assessment of metacognition use in chemistry problem solving

    Melanie M. Cooper;Santiago Sandi-Urena;Ron Stevens

  • Development and validation of the implicit information from Lewis structures instrument (IILSI): do students connect structures with properties?

    Melanie M. Cooper;Sonia M. Underwood;Caleb Z. Hilley

  • Why Ask Why

    Melanie M. Cooper

  • The Trouble with Chemical Energy: Why Understanding Bond Energies Requires an Interdisciplinary Systems Approach.

    Melanie M. Cooper;Michael W. Klymkowsky

  • Chemists' Guide to Effective Teaching

    Norbert J. Pienta;Melanie M. Cooper;Thomas J. Greenbowe

Frequent Co-Authors

Karl A. Smith
Karl A. Smith University of Minnesota
Joseph Krajcik
Joseph Krajcik Michigan State University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Social Sciences and Humanities opens up a range of flexible online education options. Many students now choose online master degree programs for advanced skills and specialized knowledge. These programs are ideal for those seeking career advancement or a fast track to expertise.

For those looking to start their careers sooner, online accelerated programs offer a way to complete undergraduate degrees in a shorter timeframe. This is especially useful for working professionals or those balancing family commitments.

Cost is a key consideration in selecting a program. Many prospective social workers search for the cheapest MSW programs online to gain valuable credentials while minimizing debt. Similarly, aspiring behavior analysts can pursue the cheapest BCBA online program without sacrificing quality.

Whether you seek to advance your education, change careers, or find affordable online pathways, these flexible degree options make Social Sciences and Humanities more accessible than ever.

Best Scientists Citing Melanie M. Cooper

Trending Scientists