Katie Peterson

Dr. Katie Peterson is Professor of Chemistry at Bemidji State University and Principal Investigator of an NSF S-STEM project focused on building resilience and social-emotional support systems that promote student persistence and success in STEM. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Minnesota and conducts research several areas including STEM education and undergraduate student success as well as bicarbonate recognition and transport through a collaboration with the NSF-funded Center for Aqueous Supramolecular Chemistry (CASC).  Throughout her career, she has been deeply committed to undergraduate mentorship, guiding more than 35 student researchers and supporting student presentations and publications at the regional and national levels. Her work reflects a commitment to expanding opportunities for STEM students, particularly those from rural communities like the one in eastern Wisconsin where she grew up.