Kaitlyn Casimo, Ph.D., M.Ed.

Manager, Education & Engagement

Administration Education and Engagement

Bio:

Kaitlyn Casimo joined the Allen Institute in 2018. She leads the Education and Engagement Program, which supports programs and resources for scientists, educators, and students to learn how to use the Allen Institute’s open data and tools. She received her BA in neuroscience with minors in psychology and theater from Pomona College; PhD in neuroscience from the University of Washington, where she also received certificates in neural computation & engineering and science, technology, and society studies; and MEd in instructional design from Western Governors University.

Kaitlyn is the PI on an NSF IUSE award and joint PI on an NIH/NINDS U24 award that support her work. She is a member of the Society for Neuroscience’s Public Education and Communication Committee. Outside of her work at the Allen Institute, she also has an extensive background in theater.

News & Events

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Empowering the Next Generation Through Open Science

06.18.2025

The Allen Institute's Education and Engagement Program is designed to open the doors of discovery to students, educators, and working scientists alike...

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Allen Institute opens Education Lab to support and inspire next generation of scientists in Seattle and beyond

05.23.2025

The 13-hundred-square-foot lab integrates advanced equipment with the Allen Institute’s massive data resources to provide an unparalleled learning...

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Allen Institute Education Lab to offer innovative training and workshops to current and future scientists

05.22.2025

The custom-built 1327 ft² learning space immerses students, educators, and scientists in authentic learning experiences powered by the Allen...

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What is the brain?

03.11.2025

The brain is one of the most mysterious organs in the human body. Dr. Kaitlyn Casimo, an education and engagement manager at Allen Institute, shares...