Geraldine Cochran
Associate Professor of Physics, The Ohio State University
Academic Affairs New Faculty Orientation Ohio Union - Ballroom Aug-16-2023 Photo by Jay LaPrete
Jay LaPrete
Geraldine L. Cochran Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Physics at The Ohio State University and a Fellow of both the American Physical Society and the American Association of Physics Teachers. She is also a member of the Commission on Physics Education of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics. Cochran’s research focuses on improving access, experiences, and success in physics education. She has extensive experience developing and assessing curricula, mentoring programs, and interventions that enhance student learning and experiences in undergraduate and graduate physics education.
PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 23, 2026