Rae Cohn
PhD Student | STEM Education: Science Education | College of Education | NC State University
2026-27 Global One Health Fellow
About Rae
Rae Cohn is a first year PhD student in Science Education, working under the mentorship of Dr. K C Busch to study the ways experiential environmental education and place-based pedagogy impact climate resilience and community food system literacy. They are passionate about connecting people with place through the living world and sharing the wisdom to nurture ourselves and nature with the next generation.
Rae holds an MA in Marine Affairs from the University of Rhode Island where they studied community food security as a Fulbright Scholar to Kenya, and a BS in Biology and Environmental Science from Duke University. As an educator, they have worked for two years at the Durham Public Schools Hub Farm and currently facilitate homeschool and backpacking experiences with teens through Piedmont Wildlife Center.
Contact Information
Email: rmcohn2@ncsu.edu
Faculty Advisor
K C Busch | STEM Education