Rose Coughlen
About Rose Coughlen
Rose Coughlen serves as the Director of Programming at Codeverse, where she develops curricula and manages local partnerships to promote STE{A}M opportunities for girls. She holds multiple degrees in physics and philosophy and has experience in educational roles across various institutions.
Current Role at Codeverse
Rose Coughlen serves as the Director of Programming at Codeverse, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for developing and overseeing programming initiatives that promote engagement in STE{A}M fields. Her work focuses on creating opportunities for girls to excel in these areas, ensuring that programming is accessible and impactful.
Education and Expertise
Rose Coughlen has an extensive educational background in physics and data science. She studied at The Johns Hopkins University, focusing on Data Science for one year from 2016 to 2017. She earned her Doctorate in Philosophy from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, where she studied Physics and Philosophy from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Winona State University, completed between 2012 and 2015, and a Master of Science in Physics from the same institution, achieved from 2015 to 2016.
Professional Background
Prior to her current role, Rose Coughlen held various positions that contributed to her expertise in programming and education. She worked as a Physics Instructor at Winona State University for four months in 2016. Additionally, she served as a Research Intern at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for three months in 2014. Her experience also includes managing STE{A}M programs at the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana from 2017 to 2018.
Community Engagement and Initiatives
In her professional capacity, Rose Coughlen actively manages local partnerships to provide girls with opportunities in STE{A}M fields. She develops curricula for council-led programs, leveraging her background in physics and her connections within the scientific community. Her initiatives focus on building girls of courage, confidence, and character through Girl Scouting programs, utilizing science, technology, engineering, arts, and math as essential tools for success.
Early Career Experience
Rose Coughlen began her career with roles that provided foundational experience in office management and coordination. She worked as an Office Assistant and Account Coordinator Intern at Automated Building Components from 2012 to 2015. This early experience helped her develop organizational and communication skills that have been beneficial throughout her career in education and programming.