Brendan Cole
About Brendan Cole
Brendan Cole is a Science Content Editor at Great Minds, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in science education and curriculum development, having held various roles in educational institutions and organizations.
Work at Great Minds
Brendan Cole has served as a Science Content Editor at Great Minds since 2021. In this role, he collaborates with the curriculum development and production services departments to ensure the release of high-quality science curricula for grades K–8. His responsibilities include implementing peer revisions and working with cross-curricular teams to enhance the educational materials provided by the organization.
Education and Expertise
Brendan Cole holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Physics from Wesleyan University, which he completed in 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Physics and participated in the Science in Society Program at the same institution from 2011 to 2015. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his work in science education and curriculum development.
Background
Brendan Cole has a diverse background in science education and research. He worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Fluid Dynamics Research in the Wesleyan University Physics Department from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he served as a Physics Teacher at Sharon Public Schools for seven months in 2020-2021 and as a Math and Physics Tutor at Prepped and Polished Tutoring and Test Preparation during the same period.
Previous Experience in Education
Before joining Great Minds, Brendan Cole held several positions in educational settings. He worked as an Education Associate for Traveling Programs at the Museum of Science from 2017 to 2020 and as an Education Fellow at the same institution from 2016 to 2017. His experience also includes a brief tenure as a Staff Writer at ScienceAlert Pty Ltd in 2016 and as an AAAS Mass Media Science and Engineering Fellow at WIRED.
Current Role at Complexly
In addition to his position at Great Minds, Brendan Cole has been a Scriptwriter for Complexly, contributing to popular educational channels such as SciShow and SciShow Space since 2015. This role allows him to engage with a wider audience through the creation of informative and accessible science content.