Brandon Pope

Brandon Pope serves as the Education Outreach Coordinator at Argonne National Laboratory since August 2020. Prior experience includes the role of Teen Programs Manager at Adler Planetarium from November 2019 to July 2020, where the position was eliminated due to Covid-19-related staff reductions. At Shedd Aquarium, from November 2015 to November 2019, Brandon developed and evaluated inquiry-based science programs for diverse participants. As a Community Outreach Specialist with the Missouri Department of Conservation from January 2010 to April 2015, Brandon conducted educational programs for school-age children and contributed to workplace inclusivity initiatives. Additionally, Brandon served as an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, focusing on coursework related to local ecology. Currently pursuing a Master of Education in Science Education at the University of Illinois Chicago, Brandon holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal and Poultry Sciences from Tuskegee University.