Monica Kopp

Background

Kopp, Monica was born on April 3, 1957 in East Lansing, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Francis A. and Diana Kopp.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Michigan State University, 1979; Master of Science in Biology, Michigan State University, 1981.

Career

Postgraduate research assistant, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1981-1983; research biologist, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1983-1986; assistant professor biological science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1986-1991; associate professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1991; assistant scientist biological research division, Werik Center, Detroit, 1986-1991; associate scientist, Werik Center, Detroit, since 1991. Member biological research fund committee University of Michigan, since 1988, evaluation committee biological science cirriculum, since 1990, biological technical forum, since 1990. Member program committee 3rdAnnual Conference Plant and Animal Life, Detroit, 1991, 92.

Head task force Michigan for Biological Understanding, since 1993. Consultant Ralston-Purina Company, 1989-1990, Gruber Animal Technologies, Inc., since 1991.

Achievements

• Monica Kopp has been listed as a noteworthy Biologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active Parent-Teachers Association District 43, Detroit, 1979-1983. Member public awareness committee Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Detroit, since 1980, head, 1985-1992. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Association of University Women (board directors), National Organization for Women, League of Women Voters, American Federation Biology (vice president 1990-1991, Animal Biology award 1992), American Association Against Animal Testing(correspondent), American Federation Humanity (board directors), National Animal Rights League (secretary 1992-1993), New York Academy Sciences, Michigan Academy Sciences, Michigan Biology League (founder since 1987), Mensa, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Edward Cheever, September 9, 1975 (divorced 1986). Children: Allan Ross Cheever, Cynthia Francine Cheever.

Father:

Francis A. Kopp

Mother:

Diana Kopp

Spouse:

Edward Cheever

child:

Cynthia Francine Cheever Kopp

child:

Allan Ross Cheever Kopp