Susan Cooper

Prof. Cooper is an Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba. She was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. Susan received her M.Sc. and Ph.D. from Queen's University and has held post-doctoral positions at Syracuse University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her research explores the intersections of Commutative Algebra, Combinatorics, and Geometry. She is especially interested in studying the algebraic structure via numerical invariants of objects living in geometric and combinatorial settings. Susan has been very active in organizing numerous conferences and workshops, including the Prairie Mathematics Colloquium. She also co-edited the book "Connections Between Algebra, Combinatorics, and Geometry" in the Spring PROMS series. In addition, she has received teaching awards in recognition of her instructional efforts. Susan has a passion for K–12 mathematics education and has been deeply involved in outreach activities. Most recently, she founded MAGIC which is a mathematics camp for grades 7 and 8 young women held at the University of Manitoba.