Meet S. Katherine Cooper
Associate Teaching Professor, Sociology
Preferred Pronouns: she/her
Phone: (813) 257-3614
Email: scooper@ut.edu
Address: 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606
Mailbox: Q
Building:
BAS
Room: 105B
Education
2008 University of Georgia, B.S., B.A.
2011 University of North Carolina- Wilmington, M.A.
2018 University of South Florida, Ph.D.
Courses Taught
Sociological Theories
Sociology of Gender
Sociology of Popular Culture
Families in Global Perspective
Introduction to Sociology
Contemporary Issues and Social Solutions
Practice Experience
Career Specialties
Katie Cooper specializes in the sociological areas of culture, media, gender, race, social movements and humor. Her research broadly explores how social issues are framed through different forms of media and how people interpret these mediated messages.
Professional and Community Activities
Cooper's research has been published in the journals The Communication Review and Sociological Focus, as well as other outlets. Cooper is also passionate about teaching and community engagement. She currently serves as the sociology department's internship coordinator.
Honors and Awards
2023 Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education, The University of Tampa
2023-2024 Undergraduate Research and Inquiry Grant, The University of Tampa
2020-2021 Undergraduate Research and Inquiry Grant, The University of Tampa
2016 Distinguished Teaching Award, Department of Sociology, University of South Florida