Ben Koo's work experience includes roles such as Director of Science Education for Public Understanding Program at Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley, Business Process Management Consultant as a sole proprietor, Academic Coordinator at UCSF/Science & Health Education Partnership, Middle School Science Teacher at Bret Harte Middle School, Teacher as an Oakland Teaching Fellow, and Post-doctoral Researcher/Graduate Student at Yale University/Dept. of Neurology. Ben has expertise in curriculum development, program coordination, teaching, research, and business process management.
Ben Koo obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from UCLA, which they completed from 1996 to 2000. Following this, they pursued their Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry at Yale University from 2000 to 2007.
Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley
For over 50 years, The Lawrence Hall of Science has been focused on the future. We innovate in science education, foster experiential learning, and help make science, technology, engineering, and mathematics available to all—especially those with limited access. With programs that connect young minds to innovations like biotechnology, or guide teachers in the frontiers of science learning, our work helps tomorrow’s change-makers see their world in new dimensions. Whether we’re creating curricula or empowering educators, we build wonder and fascination into all that we do. We know that serious science starts with serious fun, so our work recasts the world of science, inspiring all to explore, discover and invent. See all available opportunities on our jobs page: https://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/get_involved/join_our_team