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The disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, known collectively as STEM, play an important role in today's world. Developing STEM-related literacies, promoting creative and critical thinking and advancing problem solving skills are now important components of school curricula. The Department of STEM Education is committed to providing equitable access to STEM experiences and literacy for all learners.
We build and cultivate knowledge, attitudes and skills in STEM disciplines through socially responsive and innovative research, experiential and inquiry-based teaching and learning, the development of partnerships with schools and industry and through the preparation of teachers who are STEM literate.
We prepare teachers to draw on technology-enhanced learning to support the development of pedagogies in all curriculum subjects, to utilise a range of innovative teaching and learning modalities and to become future leaders in STEM education in their schools.
Impressão digital
Colaborações e principais áreas de investigação dos últimos cinco anos
Perfis
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SPARK: SPARK- STEM Partnerships for Action, Relevance, and Knowledge: A school-university partnership of educators to support integrated STEM learning and understanding of societal issues
Fitzpatrick, M. (CoPI), O'Dwyer, A. (CoPI), Leavy, A. (CoI), Hourigan, M. (CoI), Carroll, C. (CoI), Murphy, B. (CoI) & Ryan, M. (CoI)
1/01/26 → 31/12/26
Projeto: Teaching & Learning
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Dive In! Raising Awareness of Ocean Conservation through the Use of Immersive Technologies within an Integrated STEM Approach
McNamara, M. (PI), Young, K. (CoPI), Liman-Kaban, A. (CoPI) & Corry, E. (CoPI)
1/12/25 → 1/07/30
Projeto: Research
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PROTECT: Erasmus+ Pupil-led Response to the Effects of Climate Change on Their Local Communities
McInerney, R. (PI), Corry, E. (CoPI), Hourigan, M. (CoPI), Leavy, A. (CoPI) & O'Dwyer, A. (CoPI)
1/09/25 → 31/08/28
Projeto: Research
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MIXAP-EU: MIXed reality authoring APplications for and by teachers in EUrope
Liman-Kaban, A. (PI) & Ersoy, Z. (Research Assistant)
2/09/24 → 29/10/27
Projeto: Research
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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 → …
Projeto: Teaching & Learning
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Co-designing A Mixed Reality Authoring Tool for Teachers: Insights from Workshops in Denmark, France, and Turkey
Khalid, M. S., Parveen, M., Debnath, U., Marfisi-Schottman, I., Seddini, M. O., Liman-Kaban, A. & Ersoy Aydin, Z., 2026, Learning and Collaboration Technologies - 13th International Conference, LCT 2026, Held as Part of the 28th HCI International Conference, HCII 2026, Proceedings. Smith, B. K. & Borge, M. (eds.). Springer, p. 357-375 19 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science; vol. 16731 LNCS).Resultado de pesquisa: Conference contribution › revisão de pares
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Creating interactive learning with Mixed Reality in Primary Education
Liman Kaban, D. A., Kiran, T. A. & Jedi, L., 2026, STEM Education Conference.Resultado de pesquisa: Conference contribution › revisão de pares
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Designing an AI-Assisted Chatbot Evaluator for Preservice Teachers’ Science Lesson Plans
Ryan, M., Dwyer, A. & Liman Kaban, D. A., 2026, International Technology, Education and Development: INTED2026 Proceedings 20th conference. IATED Digital LibraryResultado de pesquisa: Conference contribution › revisão de pares
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Designing Data Science Learning in Initial Teacher Education: The EDUCATE Conceptual Framework
Leavy, A., Kazak, S., Podworny, S. & Frischemeier, D., fev. 2026, Em: Education Sciences. 16, 2, 307.Resultado de pesquisa: Review article › revisão de pares
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Evaluating the impact of a digital competency-based placement model on STEM pre-service teachers’ digital competence and teaching experiences
Young, K., Doğança Küçük, Z., Delahunty, T., Dempsey, M. & Maglaperidze, N., jun. 2026, Em: Teaching and Teacher Education. 175, 105466.Resultado de pesquisa: Article › revisão de pares
Acesso aberto3 Citações (Scopus)
Atividades
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The Pedagogy Behind the Game: Why Design Matters in GameBased STEM
Carroll, C. (Speaker), Leavy, A. (Speaker), Hourigan, M. (Speaker), Fitzpatrick, M. (Speaker) & Murphy, B. (Speaker)
17 ago. 2026Atividade: Conference Presentations
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Panel: Play, Build, Learn: VR + AI + Digital Games for STEAM- with Industry at the Table
McNamara, M. (Speaker), Leavy, A. (Speaker), Corry, E. (Speaker) & Carroll, C. (Speaker)
16 ago. 2026 → 20 ago. 2026Atividade: Conference Presentations
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Seeking, exploring and designing shapes: Unpacking synergies between mathematics and visual arts
Hourigan, M. (Speaker) & Morrin, A.-M. (Speaker)
21 jul. 2026Atividade: Conference Presentations
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Responsive Programme Design: Refining Lesson Study in Initial Teacher Education
Carroll, C. (Speaker), Hourigan, M. (Speaker), Fitzpatrick, M. (Speaker) & Leavy, A. (Speaker)
1 jul. 2026Atividade: Conference Presentations
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‘Unique selling point’ of Lesson Study in Initial Teacher Education: Unpacking pre-service teachers’ longer-term perceptions
Hourigan, M. (Speaker), Carroll, C. (Speaker), Fitzpatrick, M. (Speaker) & Leavy, A. (Speaker)
30 jun. 2026Atividade: Conference Presentations
Prémios
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Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology Scholarship
O'Dwyer, A. (Recipient), 1 ago. 2009
Prémio: Scholarship / Studentship
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Imprensa/meios de comunicação
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Minister for Education Norma Foley and the Teaching Council announce landmark research study on teaching in Ireland
Conway, P., Leavy, A., Smyth, E., Hourigan, M., Ní Chróinín, D. & Fitzgerald, J.
2/04/24 → 2/08/24
3 itens de Cobertura de meios de comunicação
Imprensa/meios de comunicação: Press/Media
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Data from Mary Immaculate College Broaden Understanding of Engineering (Primary teachers' learning experiences of integrated STEM education)
2/07/24
1 item de Cobertura de meios de comunicação
Imprensa/meios de comunicação: Press/Media
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MIC Plays Major Role in Pioneering €2.8 million Study Charting Teachers’ Professional Journeys
Conway, P., Leavy, A., Smyth, E., Hourigan, M., Fitzgerald, J. & Ní Chróinín, D.
3/04/24
1 item de Cobertura de meios de comunicação
Imprensa/meios de comunicação: 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 de Cobertura de meios de comunicação
Imprensa/meios de comunicação: Press/Media
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Consultation reports published on the Draft Primary Mathematics Curriculum: MIC
Leavy, A., Hourigan, M., Fitzpatrick, M., Harmon, M. & Treacy, M.
1/03/23
1 item de Cobertura de meios de comunicação
Imprensa/meios de comunicação: Press/Media