Projects per year
Personal profile
Research interests
Science Education; pre-service teachers’ perceptions of teaching and learning, and teacher empowerment and education.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Limerick
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), University of Limerick
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Studio LAB Encounters: Becoming STEAM Educators
Morrin, A. M. (PI), Leavy, A. (CoPI), Hourigan, M. (CoPI), Liston, M. (CoPI), O'Dwyer, A. (CoPI) & Corry, E. (CoPI)
15/11/21 → …
Project: Teaching & Learning
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STEM Café: Embracing Integrated STEM Education
Leavy, A. (CoPI), Hourigan, M. (CoPI), Carroll, C. (CoPI), Fitzpatrick, M. (CoPI), O'Dwyer, A. (CoPI), Corry, E. (CoPI), Hamilton, M. (CoPI), McNamara, M. (CoPI), Liman-Kaban, A. (CoPI), O'Shea, J. (CoPI), Young, K. (CoPI), Liston, M. (CoPI), Ryan, M. (CoPI), Cleary, C. (CoPI), McGann, R. (CoPI) & Walsh, E. (CoPI)
25/09/17 → …
Project: Teaching & Learning
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Research on knowledge and affect in teacher education
Hourigan, M. (CoPI), Leavy, A. (CoPI), Fitzpatrick, M. (CoI), Carroll, C. (CoI), O'Dwyer, A. (CoI), Corry, E. (CoI), Murphy, B. (CoI), Yilmaz, N. (CoI), Bjerke, A. H. (CoI) & Hamilton, M. (CoI)
12/01/04 → …
Project: Research
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STEAMing: Erasmus+ STEAM: International Guidance to best practice
McInerney, R. (PI), Leavy, A. (CoPI), Hourigan, M. (CoPI), O'Dwyer, A. (CoPI), Corry, E. (CoPI) & Browne, M. (CoPI)
9/09/19 → 27/01/23
Project: Teaching & Learning
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Blue gold: Clean water and sanitation (SDG 6)
O’Dwyer, A., 13 May 2024, Teaching the Sustainable Development Goals to Young Citizens (10-16 Years): A Focus on Teaching Hope, Respect, Empathy and Advocacy in Schools. Taylor and Francis, p. 194-214 21 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Book Review: Inclusive & Accessible Secondary Science: How to teach Science effectively to students with Additional or Special Needs by Jane Essex.
Dwyer, A. & Hamilton, M., 1 Nov 2023, Science, 58, p. 39-31.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Book/Film/Article review
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'I Have Seen STEM in Action and It's Quite Do-able!' The Impact of an Extended Professional Development Model on Teacher Efficacy in Primary STEM Education
O’Dwyer, A., Hourigan, M., Leavy, A. M. & Corry, E., Jun 2023, In: International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. 21, p. 131-157 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access12 Citations (Scopus) -
Chapter 17 : Rethinking learning spaces when school is out.
Hamilton, M. & Dwyer, A., 1 Oct 2022, Perspectives on Childhood How can science possibly be taught at home?. p. 354 1 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Identifying learning in a coaching community of practice: a collaborative self-study
Bowles, R. & O’Dwyer, A., 2022, In: European Journal for Sport and Society. 19, 3, p. 214-231 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
6 Citations (Scopus) -
Integrated STEM–a step too far in primary education contexts?
Hourigan, M., O’Dwyer, A., Leavy, A. M. & Corry, E., 2022, In: Irish Educational Studies. 41, 4, p. 687-711 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
21 Citations (Scopus) -
Learning in a Self-Study Community of Practice: A Collaborative Journey in Coaching and Teaching
Bowles, R. & O’Dwyer, A., 1 Feb 2022, Learning through Collaboration in Self-Study. Springer NatureResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Review of Literature to Identify a Set of Effective Interventions for Addressing STEM and the Arts in Early Years, Primary and Post Primary Education Settings
Leavy, A., Carroll, C., Corry, E., Fitzpatrick, M., Hamilton, M., Hourigan, M., LaCumbre, G., McGann, R. & Dwyer, A., 30 Jun 2022Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Sport Education and STEM
Kitching, N., Dillon, M., Dwyer, A. & Carroll, C., 24 Mar 2022, In: Physical Education Matters. 17, p. 32-34 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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A case study exploring primary teachers’ experiences of a STEM education school-university partnership
Hamilton, M., O’ Dwyer, A., Leavy, A., Hourigan, M., Carroll, C. & Corry, E., 14 May 2021, In: Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice. 27, 1-4, p. 17-31 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
12 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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Creative technology and innovation in STEAM: Steam and e-textiles
Morrin, A. M. (Organiser), Furlong, T. (Organiser), Leavy, A. (Organiser), O'Dwyer, A. (Organiser), Hourigan, M. (Organiser), McNamara, M. (Participant), Corry, E. (Participant), Liman-Kaban, A. (Participant), Young, K. (Participant), Fitzpatrick, M. (Participant), Carroll, C. (Participant), Ryan, M. (Participant), Cleary, C. (Participant), MC ENTEE, L. (Participant), Liston, M. (Participant) & Walsh, E. (Participant)
17 Jan 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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DIGging STEM! Design-, Inquiry- and Games-Based approaches to STEM Education Pilot Study
Leavy, A. (Participant), McNamara, M. (Participant), Liman-Kaban, A. (Participant), Walsh, E. (Participant), Fitzpatrick, M. (Participant), Hourigan, M. (Participant), Corry, E. (Participant), Carroll, C. (Participant), Young, K. (Participant), O'Dwyer, A. (Participant), Liston, M. (Participant), Ryan, M. (Participant), Cleary, C. (Participant) & O'Shea, J. (Participant)
6 Jan 2025 → …Activity: Other
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Make Create Innovate workshop
McNamara, M. (Organiser), Leavy, A. (Participant), Morrin, A. M. (Participant), Corry, E. (Participant), Fitzpatrick, M. (Participant), Carroll, C. (Participant), Ryan, M. (Participant), Cleary, C. (Participant), MC ENTEE, L. (Participant), Hourigan, M. (Participant) & O'Dwyer, A. (Participant)
13 May 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Microsoft Dream Space visit and workshop
Leavy, A. (Organiser), McNamara, M. (Organiser), Morrin, A. M. (Participant), Carroll, C. (Participant), Corry, E. (Participant), Cleary, C. (Participant), Ryan, M. (Participant), Fitzpatrick, M. (Participant), Hourigan, M. (Participant), Barry, B. (Participant) & O'Dwyer, A. (Participant)
29 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Insects and Minibeasts 2: Making connections between art, science and technology
McNamara, M. (Organiser), Corry, E. (Organiser), Morrin, A. M. (Member of programme committee), Leavy, A. (Member of programme committee), Hourigan, M. (Member of programme committee), Carroll, C. (Participant), Fitzpatrick, M. (Participant), Ryan, M. (Participant), Cleary, C. (Participant), MC ENTEE, L. (Participant) & O'Dwyer, A. (Member of programme committee)
9 Feb 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Insects and Minibeasts: Making connections between science and art
Morrin, A. M. (Organiser), Leavy, A. (Organiser), Hourigan, M. (Organiser), McNamara, M. (Organiser), Corry, E. (Organiser), MC ENTEE, L. (Participant), Ryan, M. (Participant), Cleary, C. (Participant), Fitzpatrick, M. (Participant), Carroll, C. (Participant) & O'Dwyer, A. (Member of programme committee)
12 Jan 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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STEAM Education workshop: Arduino, Processing and Art
Morrin, A. M. (Organiser), Hourigan, M. (Organiser), Leavy, A. (Organiser), Furlong, T. (Organiser), Corry, E. (Participant), O'Dwyer, A. (Participant), Corry, E. (Participant), MC ENTEE, L. (Participant), O'Keeffe, M. (Participant), Carroll, C. (Participant), Fitzpatrick, M. (Participant), Ryan, M. (Participant), Cleary, C. (Participant) & McNamara, M. (Participant)
15 Dec 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Artful Maths workshop
Morrin, A. M. (Organiser), Hourigan, M. (Member of programme committee), Leavy, A. (Member of programme committee), O'Dwyer, A. (Member of programme committee) & Corry, E. (Member of programme committee)
3 Nov 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Erasmus+ STEAMing Structured Course and Board Meeting
Hourigan, M. (Organiser), Leavy, A. (Organiser), Corry, E. (Organiser) & O'Dwyer, A. (Organiser)
8 Nov 2022 → 11 Nov 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Erasmus+ STEAMing Learning, Teaching and Training Event 5
Hourigan, M. (Member of programme committee), Corry, E. (Member of programme committee), Leavy, A. (Member of programme committee) & O'Dwyer, A. (Member of programme committee)
19 Sep 2022 → 23 Sep 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
Press/Media
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Studies from University of Limerick Have Provided New Data on Pediatrics ('i Have Seen Stem In Action and It's Quite Do-able!' the Impact of an Extended Professional Development Model On Teacher Efficacy In Primary Stem Education)
Hourigan, M., Leavy, A., Dwyer, A. & Corry, E.
14/04/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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Minister Foley welcomes MIC review of STEM Education
Leavy, A., Hourigan, M., O'Dwyer, A., Fitzpatrick, M., Hamilton, M., Carroll, C., Corry, E., McGann, R. & LaCumber, G.
13/07/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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Minister Foley welcomes new research on STEM and the Arts Education to inform future policy in this area
Hourigan, M., Leavy, A., Carroll, C., McGann, R., Dwyer, A., Hamilton, M. & Fitzpatrick, M.
30/06/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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Department of Education award tender to MIC academics to research STEM and Arts (STEAM) education
Leavy, A., Hourigan, M., O'Dwyer, A., Fitzpatrick, M., Hamilton, M., Carroll, C., McGann, R., Corry, E. & LaCumber, G.
9/11/21
1 item of Media coverage
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MIC awarded tender to research STEAM education in schools
Morrin, A. M., Moore, G., Hourigan, M., Leavy, A., Carroll, C., McGann, R., Dwyer, A., Hamilton, M. & Fitzpatrick, M.
9/11/21
1 item of Media coverage
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€360,000 Awarded to MIC & Clare Education Centre to Enhance STEAM Learning in Schools throughout Ireland and Europe
Leavy, A., Hourigan, M., O'Dwyer, A. & Corry, E.
16/10/19
1 item of Media coverage
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MIC launches new Department of STEM Education
Leavy, A., Hourigan, M., Carroll, C., Walsh, M., O'Dwyer, A., Hamilton, M., Corry, E., Barry, B., McGann, R., Liston, M. & O'Shea, J.
17/11/17
1 item of Media coverage
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Timely establishment of Department of STEM Education in MIC
Leavy, A., Hourigan, M., Carroll, C., O'Shea, J., Hamilton, M., Liston, M., O'Dwyer, A., Corry, E., Barry, B. & McGann, R.
17/11/17
1 item of Media coverage
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