Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Research Network

Vision

The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Research Network has been established to provide a focus for excellence in research and innovation in this field within the Centre for Research and Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CRITAL) at the University of Dundee.

Aims

The STEM Education Research Network aims to:

• provide a focal point for building a critical mass of active researchers in STEM Education research within the University of Dundee and with local partners including Dundee Science Centre
• act as a catalyst for STEM Education research
• establish the network as an international centre for excellence for STEM Education research
• establish the STEM Education Research Network as an active partner in European Union research and innovation programmes
• enhance teaching and programme development by having a positive impact on scholarship in teaching and learning in STEM Education disciplines at the University of Dundee

Research Themes

The current research themes of the network are:

• Developing mathematical thinking in the primary classroom
• Science learning in formal education and informal contexts
• Mobile learning with handheld technologies
• Student-centred learning using interactive technologies in higher education

Current Projects

Developing Mathematical Thinking in the Primary Classroom, Scottish Government. (2010-12) Project Team: Professor Brian Hudson (PI), Dr Sheila Henderson and Dr Alison Hudson (Website: https://blog.dundee.ac.uk/mathematical-thinking/).

Professional and Public Engagement Activities

• Science Learning Institute

Current Active Members

• Hannah Crookes, Dundee Science Centre
• Colette Fortuna, School of ESWCE
• Dr Sheila Henderson, School of ESWCE
• Richard Holmes, School of ESWCE
• Dr Alison Hudson, School of ESWCE
• Prof Brian Hudson, School of ESWCE (Convenor)
• Dr Robert Keatch, School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics
• Dr Liz Lakin, School of Learning and Teaching, College of Life Sciences
• Linda Leuchars, Dundee Science Centre
• Dr Xanthe Mallett, Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, University of Dundee
• Dr Chris Rynn, Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, University of Dundee
• Louise Smith, Dundee Science Centre
• Dr Nicola Stanley-Wall, College of Life Sciences
• Neil Taylor, School of ESWCE
• Sharon Tonner, School of ESWCE
• Wahyu Setyaningrum, School of ESWCE

Convenor: Professor Brian Hudson