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Mathematics and Science Education (MaSE)

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We have a global reputation for research in the areas of mathematics and science education.

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About

We are an internationally recognised centre for excellence in research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. We aim to create new knowledge and to provide a base for interdisciplinary research and collaboration that addresses local, national, and global challenges. 

We are committed to research in:

  • early mathematics learning and mathematics education in the classroom
  • decision-making, argumentation, and engagement with socio-scientific issues
  • assessment, argumentation, reasoning and proof in secondary and HE mathematics 
  • environmental and sustainability education
  • informal learning environments for STEM education, such as outdoor, museum and family learning
  • the use of digital technologies and new technologies for teaching and learning in STEM, including Computer-Aided Assessment and Interactive Theorem Provers
  • innovative pedagogies in STEM (e.g. game-based learning)
  • teachers’ mathematics and science subject knowledge and teacher preparation
  • design, development and evaluation of textbook and curriculum resources for teaching and learning in STEM

We welcome PhD applications related to the above areas and encourage communication with MaSE research members to discuss ideas further.

Find out more about our research and activity on our MaSE blog.

Research highlights

Protecting communities against viruses

An education programme developed at the University, designed to help primary school children protect themselves from the spread of COVID-19, is now available to young people across the UK.

Inspiring young people to make positive lifestyle choices

An education and medicine collaboration helps youngsters make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing in the face of the pandemic.

People, projects and publications

People

Miss Donna Lovelock

Enterprise Fellow

Research interests

  • Adolescent Health
  • Health Literacy
  • Behaviour Change

Email: d.m.lovelock@soton.ac.uk

Address: Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road Shirley, SO16 6YD

Dr Emma Rawlings Smith CGeog, FRGS, FHEA

Lecturer in Sustainability and PGCE Geog

Research interests

  • Place-based education and geography education
  • Sustainability and curriculum design
  • Teacher education, mentoring and teacher identity

Accepting applications from PhD students

Email: e.rawlingssmith@soton.ac.uk

Address: B32, East Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ

Miss Jingwen Song

Research interests

  • Science education in early childhood
  • Environmental sustainability and climate change education
  • Teacher professional development

Dr John Woollard PhD, MA(Ed), BSc, PGCE

Senior Teaching Fellow

Research interests

  • Psychology for the classroom
  • Computational thinking
  • Teaching programming

Email: j.woollard@soton.ac.uk

Address: B32, East Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ

Ms Julie Reynolds BSc (Hons), MSc (Oxon), SFHEA

Principal Teaching Fellow

Email: j.reynolds@soton.ac.uk

Address: B32, East Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ

Dr Kath Woods-Townsend

Principal Research Fellow

Research interests

  • Adolescent Health
  • Scientific Literacy
  • Health Literacy

Accepting applications from PhD students

Email: k.woods-townsend@soton.ac.uk

Address: Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road Shirley, SO16 6YD

Mr Keqin Zha

Research interests

  • Museum education
  • Game based learning

Mrs Lisa Bagust

Enterprise Fellow

Research interests

  • Science and health education
  • Adolescent health and wellbeing
  • Health literacy

Email: l.j.bagust@soton.ac.uk

Address: Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road Shirley, SO16 6YD

Mrs Lucy Hoyes

Senior Teaching Fellow

Email: l.a.hoyes@soton.ac.uk

Address: B34, East Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ

Professor Marcus Grace BSc, MSc, PhD, PGCE, CSciTeach, FRSB

Professor of Science Education

Research interests

  • The science and values underpinning education for biodiversity, sustainable development and citizenship
  • Adolescent decision-making, and teaching and learning about socio-scientific issues
  • Outdoor science education

Accepting applications from PhD students

Email: m.m.grace@soton.ac.uk

Address: B32, East Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ

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