Joseph Cowan is the Assistant Director of the ORS Educational Opportunity Center for Johnson County. Originally from Cleburne, Texas, Joseph attended Hill College and soon transferred to the University of Texas Arlington, where he graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Physics. 

Joseph joined ORS in 2019 as an academic tutor specializing in higher-level science and mathematics courses and transitioned to a Program Coordinator for the Upward Bound programs.

During his time at UTA, Joseph found his passion for STEM education and gained experience working in an academic university setting.