Ph.D, B.Sc

 
researcher
 

Biography

Veronica McCauley, PhD, is a researcher and lecturer in science education, based in the School of Education, NUI Galway. She publishes regularly in the field of science education, science communication & public engagement, technology education and related areas; and holds the seat of Vice-Chair at NUI Galway's University Ethics Committee.  

Within the sphere of science education, she has carried out RESEARCH on interactive learning environments, assessment techniques, technology in teaching and learning, mobile technology in the classroom, science hooks, peer instruction, STEM outreach/communication, STEM innovation (social and behavioural change at individual, educational and policy level), self-directed learning, and initial teacher education at the University of Limerick (Ireland), Harvard University (Cambridge, USA) and the National University of Ireland, Galway (Ireland), where she currently resides.

Research publications to date span several insightful RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES including Collective Intelligence (http://tiny.cc/CollectiveIntelligence), Dilemmatic/Dialectical methods (http://tiny.cc/DialecticalMethods, http://tiny.cc/DialecticalMethods2), Delphi Survey, Qualitative (http://tiny.cc/Qual), Quantitative (http://tiny.cc/Quant), Mixed Methods (http://tiny.cc/MixedMethods), and Design-Based Research (http://tiny.cc/DBR; http://tiny.cc/DBRthesis).    

Veronica is involved in a number of RESEARCH PROJECTS relating to the effective use of technology in the science classroom, in particular in the area of marine biology and physics education. This research has grown from the recent publication of a Sci-Hook series published in the i-Bookstore (https://books.apple.com/us/book/physics-resource-hooks/id549475578?ign-mpt=uo%3D4).

In terms of STEM communication and engagement, Veronica was one of the core organisers of the inaugural STEM communication conference in Ireland (2007) and several after, which brought together key stakeholders from across Ireland, the UK and Europe to inform STEM communication within Ireland and to discuss and debate best practice and evaluation. Following on from this, recent publications have drawn upon research in the third space, between informal and formal science education, in an effort to explore pedagogical practices both in primary & second level science education and in STEM communication activities.

Recent success in the Galway 2020 bid book has also instigated research into the innovative and practical application of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality within formal learning. Also, from an informal learning perspective, this funding has instigated a collaboration with the Centre of Astronomy, School of Physics, in the proposed development of multiple astronomy projects which intend to bring astronomy to the public through the development of an app and also through a public performance of the solar system in 2020.

In terms of COURSE LEADERSHIP AND TEACHING, Veronica is the Director of Pedagogy, PME; and leads 6 modules on science teaching methods; in addition to contributing to several other teacher education modules across the School of Education, NUI Galway.

Research Interests

Research interests: 
  • Science Education Methodologies and Assessment Techniques
  • STEM Outreach and Innovation
  • Mobile Technology in the Science Classroom
  • Technologies and Teacher Education 
  • Social and Behavioural Change at Individual, Educational and Policy Level

Research Projects

  Project Start Date End Date
EUStory Conference funding, €90,000 from The Korber Foundation 06-JAN-20
Circular HRM: Enhancing circular skills and jobs through human resources management training, Total monetary:€329,460; NUI Galway allocation: €41,480 02-SEP-19
Cell EXPLORERS – national expansion for a sustainable public engagement model. Science Foundation Ireland Discover Programme, €167,456 - Lead PI: Dr. Muriel Grenon 03-SEP-18
CONCEPT-MAT (LAUNCHPAD EDUCATION RESOURCES) 22-MAR-17 21-JUN-17
GENERAL RESEARCH ACCOUNT VERONICA McCAULEY 01-DEC-16 30-NOV-36
Cell EXPLORERS – national expansion for a sustainable public engagement model. Science Foundation Ireland Discover Programme, €181,332 - Lead PI: Dr. Muriel Grenon 05-SEP-16 24-AUG-18
SEA CHANGE - WP3 Task 3.3: Develop new innovative learning elements specifically communicating Seas and Oceans Health 01-MAR-15 28-FEB-18
The Immersive Classroom, Proposal Development €14,058: Galway 2020 funding 01-SEP-16 26-NOV-21
Sea Change for Ocean Literacy, €3.5 million EU H2020 funding, €2M: NUIG allocation, €45: SOE 01-MAR-15 31-MAR-18
Kitchen Chemistry - A Visual Explosion, €1K, Explore Innovation funding NUIG 14-OCT-13 26-FEB-16
Science Education Resource (SER) Design Project, €33K, Bright Ideas Initiative Funding, SOE NUIG 21-MAY-12 28-FEB-13
Dublin European City of Science 2012: An International Evaluation of the Public Engagement Programme. Funded by Chief Scientific Advisor’s Office, Dublin: €126,836 05-MAR-12
Guerilla Science: Public Science Installations, Interventions and Interruptions Pilot Project. Total funding €5500 (NUI Galway Research Office: €3,500, Community Knowledge Initiative: €500, and the NUI Galway Art Gallery €1500.) 03-OCT-11 01-MAY-12
Sea For Society. Funds Obtained: FP7/EU €4.2m - €150,000 to NUI Galway. 05-SEP-11 01-DEC-15
Enhancing School-University Partnership and Student Teaching Experiences through a Partnership Placement Model. 01-SEP-11
Selling Science: the Design and Evaluation of outreach activities – a Social Marketing approach. 06-SEP-10
STEM Outreach Conference Funding 2010. Supported by NUI Galway, Discover Science and Engineering and Engineers Ireland – STEPS to Engineering, (related conference details below) Funds Obtained: €25,000 06-SEP-10 01-MAY-11
STEM Outreach Conference Funding 2009. Funds Obtained: €25,000 07-SEP-09 03-MAY-10
STEM Outreach Conference Funding 2008. Supported by NUI Galway, Discover Science and Engineering and Engineers Ireland – STEPS to Engineering. (related conference details below) Funds Obtained: €25,000 01-SEP-08 04-MAY-09
IDEAs (www.ideas.ie). Funded by the HEA SIF Funds obtained: €156,200 (DERI/NUIG allocation). 03-SEP-07
STEM Outreach Conference Funding 2007. Funds obtained: €11,000. 03-SEP-07 05-MAY-08
The Digital Hedge School: Collaborative, intergenerational science education. Funds obtained: €7,165. 03-SEP-06 04-JUN-07

Peer Reviewed Journals

  Year Publication
(2020) 'Creativity in Science: A Dilemma for Informal and Formal Education'
Martins Gomes, D and McCauley, V. (2020) 'Creativity in Science: A Dilemma for Informal and Formal Education'. Science Education, [Details]
(2020) 'Designing physics video hooks with a modified ADDIE framework'
McHugh, M. and McCauley, V. (2020) 'Designing physics video hooks with a modified ADDIE framework'. The Journal of Applied Instructional Design, 9 (3):1-13 [Details]
(2020) 'Anchoring Ocean Literacy: Participatory iBook Design within Secondary Science Classrooms'
McHugh, M., McCauley, V., Davison, K., Raine, R., and Grehan, A. (2020) 'Anchoring Ocean Literacy: Participatory iBook Design within Secondary Science Classrooms'. Technology, Pedagogy and Education, [DOI] [Details]
(2019) 'Collective Intelligence for Advancing Ocean Literacy'
McCauley, V., McHugh, P., Davison, K. and Domegan, C. (2019) 'Collective Intelligence for Advancing Ocean Literacy'. Environmental Education Research, 25 :280-291 [DOI] [Details]
(2018) 'Constructivism in the third space: challenging pedagogical perceptions of science outreach and science education'
McCauley, V., Martins Gomes, D. and Davison, K. (2018) 'Constructivism in the third space: challenging pedagogical perceptions of science outreach and science education'. International Journal of Science Education. Part B: Communication and Public Engagement, 8 (2):115-134 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2017) 'Hooked on Science'
McHugh, M. and McCauley, V. (2017) 'Hooked on Science'. Science in School European Journal for Science Teachers, (39):55-58 [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2016) 'Dialectical dividends: fostering hybridity of new pedagogical practices and partnerships in science education and outreach'
Martins Gomes, D. and McCauley, V. (2016) 'Dialectical dividends: fostering hybridity of new pedagogical practices and partnerships in science education and outreach'. International Journal Of Science Education, 38 (13-14):2259-2283 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2016) 'Designing Physics Video Hooks for Science Students'
McHugh, M. and V. McCauley. (2016) 'Designing Physics Video Hooks for Science Students'. Physics Education, 51 (1) [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2015) 'Collaborative lesson hook design in science teacher education: Advancing professional practice'
McCauley, V., Davison, K. and Byrne, C. (2015) 'Collaborative lesson hook design in science teacher education: Advancing professional practice'. Irish Educational Studies, 34 (4):307-324 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2013) 'Science Outreach and Science Education: The Analysis of Dilemmas Faced to Promote the Creation of the Third Space'
Martins Gomes, D. & McCauley, V. (2013) 'Science Outreach and Science Education: The Analysis of Dilemmas Faced to Promote the Creation of the Third Space'. Journal for the Theory and Practice of Education, 1 :372-383 [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2013) 'Creating the future of teacher education together: the role of emotionality in university-school partnership'
Higgins, A., Heinz, M., McCauley, V., Fleming, M. (2013) 'Creating the future of teacher education together: the role of emotionality in university-school partnership'. Procedia: Social and Behavioral Sciences, :1110-1115 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2012) 'Science Outreach and Science Education In the Primary Level: Conceptual and Pedagogical Challenges Faced'
Martins Gomes, D. and McCauley, V. (2012) 'Science Outreach and Science Education In the Primary Level: Conceptual and Pedagogical Challenges Faced'. Literacy Information and Computer Education Journal, 1 (2):930-938 [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2010) 'Realising the Management Challenges for Science Communication Outreach: A Social Marketing Perspective'
Domegan, C., McCauley, V. and Davison, K. (2010) 'Realising the Management Challenges for Science Communication Outreach: A Social Marketing Perspective'. Irish Journal Of Management, 19 (2):89-108 [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2006) 'Testing the test: Item response curves and test quality'
Morris, GA,Branum-Martin, L,Harshman, N,Baker, SD,Mazur, E,Dutta, S,Mzoughi, T,McCauley, V (2006) 'Testing the test: Item response curves and test quality'. American Journal Of Physics, 74 :449-453 [DOI] [Details]
(2006) 'Innovative initiatives: Targeting the declining science enrollments in Ireland'
McCauley, V., Davison, K, and Sullivan K. (2006) 'Innovative initiatives: Targeting the declining science enrollments in Ireland'. New Zealand Annual Review Of Education, 15 :187-208 [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2004) 'Further studies in Self-Directed Learning in Physics at the University of Limerick, Ireland'
McCauley, V and McClelland, G. (2004) 'Further studies in Self-Directed Learning in Physics at the University of Limerick, Ireland'. International Journal of Self-Directed Learning (IJSDL), 1 (2):26-37 [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2004) 'The Lucent Science Teacher Initiative (LSTI): A mentoring project for trainee teachers of second level science'
Childs, P.E., McClelland, G., McGourty, F., Geary, T and McCauley, V. (2004) 'The Lucent Science Teacher Initiative (LSTI): A mentoring project for trainee teachers of second level science'. Polish Association Of Science Teachers (PSNPP) Journal, [ARAN Link] [Details]

Conference Publications

  Year Publication
(2020) 13th European Science Education Research Association
Carroll, S., McCauley, V. and Grenon, G. (2020) “A scientist knows what s/he’s doing”: exploring the effect of scientist-led outreach on primary children’s science self-efficacy beliefs 13th European Science Education Research Association [Details]
(2020) New Perspectives in Science Education 2020. 9th edition: Florence, Italy: Filodiritto Editore. 19-20 March 2020
McCauley, V., Davison, K. and Flynn, P. (2020) Micro-, Meso- and Macro-Pedagogy for Innovative Science Outreach New Perspectives in Science Education 2020. 9th edition: Florence, Italy: Filodiritto Editore. 19-20 March 2020 [Details]
(2018) Investigating the effect of scientist demonstrators on primary children’s science self-efficacy
Carroll, S., McCauley, V. & Grenon, M. (2018) Investigating the effect of scientist demonstrators on primary children’s science self-efficacy Investigating the effect of scientist demonstrators on primary children’s science self-efficacy [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2013) Science Outreach and Science Education at Primary Level in Ireland: a Mixed Methods Study
Martins Gomes, D., & McCauley, V. (2013) Science Outreach and Science Education at Primary Level in Ireland: a Mixed Methods Study Science Outreach and Science Education at Primary Level in Ireland: a Mixed Methods Study [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2012) Interrogating Dilemmas in the Primary Level Science Classrooms in Ireland: Outreach and Education. Ireland's International Conference on Education (IICE-2012). Dublin. April 16-18
Diogo, G. and McCauley, V. (2012) Interrogating Dilemmas in the Primary Level Science Classrooms in Ireland: Outreach and Education Interrogating Dilemmas in the Primary Level Science Classrooms in Ireland: Outreach and Education. Ireland's International Conference on Education (IICE-2012). Dublin. April 16-18 [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2003) ESERA (European Science Education Research Association) Conference. The Netherlands
Childs, P.E., McClelland, G., McGourty, F., Geary, T. and McCauley, V. (2003) The Lucent Science Teacher Initiative: A mentoring project for trainee teachers of second-level science, Proceedings: ‘Research and the quality of Science Education’ ESERA (European Science Education Research Association) Conference. The Netherlands [Details]

Books

  Year Publication
(2008) A Review of Science Outreach Strategies North and South: With Some Recommendations for Improvement.
Davison, K; Domegan, C., McCauley, V. and McClune, W. (2008) A Review of Science Outreach Strategies North and South: With Some Recommendations for Improvement. Belfast: Centre for Cross Border Studies. [Details]

Book Chapters

  Year Publication
(2020) 'Innovative Education Strategies to Advance Ocean Literacies'
McCauley, V., Davison, D., McHugh, P., Domegan, C., and Grehan, A. (2020) 'Innovative Education Strategies to Advance Ocean Literacies' In: Ocean Literacy: 21st Century Challenges. London, UK: Springer Nature. [Details]
(2019) 'Co-creating a Sea Change campaign for Ocean Literacy in Europe: A digital interactive tool for environmental behavioural change'
Domegan, C.; McHugh, P., McCauley, V., and Davison, K. (2019) 'Co-creating a Sea Change campaign for Ocean Literacy in Europe: A digital interactive tool for environmental behavioural change' In: Social Marketing in Action: Cases from Around the World. New York: Springer. [Details]
(2001) 'Development of Information Technology Based Self-Directed Learning in Physics at the University of Limerick'
McCauley, V. and McClelland, G. (2001) 'Development of Information Technology Based Self-Directed Learning in Physics at the University of Limerick' In: Twenty-First Century Advances in Self-Directed Learning. Florida: Motorola University Press. [Details]

Edited Books

  Year Publication
(2016) Contemporary Research in Irish Education: Volume 3: Book of Abstracts of the 5th Annual Postgraduate Research Seminar, School of Education, NUI Galway.
McCauley, V (Ed.). (2016) Contemporary Research in Irish Education: Volume 3: Book of Abstracts of the 5th Annual Postgraduate Research Seminar, School of Education, NUI Galway. NUI Galway: NUI Galway: School of Education. [ARAN Link] [Details]

Electronic Book

  Year Publication
(2017) Harmful Algal Blooms iBook. Sci-Hook Series. Cupertino, CA: iBookstore. https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/harmful-algal-blooms/id1214392876?mt=11 McCauley, V and Davison, D. Editors.
Raine, R. (2017) Harmful Algal Blooms iBook. Sci-Hook Series. Cupertino, CA: iBookstore. https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/harmful-algal-blooms/id1214392876?mt=11 McCauley, V and Davison, D. Editors. Electronic Book [Details]
(2013) Réamhcheachtanna Bitheolaíochta. Sci-Hook Series.
Ó Gradaigh, S. and McCauley, V. (2013) Réamhcheachtanna Bitheolaíochta. Sci-Hook Series. Electronic Book [Details]
(2012) Chemistry Resource Hooks. Sci-Hook Series.
McCauley, V. and Ó Gradaigh, S. (2012) Chemistry Resource Hooks. Sci-Hook Series. Electronic Book [Details]
(2012) Biology Resource Hooks. Sci-Hook Series.
McCauley, V. and Ó Gradaigh, S. (2012) Biology Resource Hooks. Sci-Hook Series. Electronic Book [Details]
(2012) Réamhcheachtanna Ceimice. Sci-Hook Series.
Ó Gradaigh, S. and McCauley, V. (2012) Réamhcheachtanna Ceimice. Sci-Hook Series. Electronic Book [Details]
(2012) Réamhcheachtanna Fisice. Sci-Hook Series.
Ó Gradaigh, S. and McCauley, V. (2012) Réamhcheachtanna Fisice. Sci-Hook Series. Electronic Book [Details]
(2012) Physics Resource Hooks. Sci-Hook Series.
McCauley, V. and Ó Gradaigh, S. (2012) Physics Resource Hooks. Sci-Hook Series. Electronic Book [Details]

Technical Publication

  Year Publication
(2018) Success Measurement in relation to Innovative learning elements specifically communicating Seas and Oceans health: Technical Report [Task 3.7]. EU Sea Change Project. February 2018. Whitaker Institute, NUI Galway, Ireland.
McCauley, V., Davison, K., McHugh, P. and Domegan, C. (2018) Success Measurement in relation to Innovative learning elements specifically communicating Seas and Oceans health: Technical Report [Task 3.7]. EU Sea Change Project. February 2018. Whitaker Institute, NUI Galway, Ireland. Technical Publication [Details]
(2018) Innovative learning elements specifically communicating Seas and Oceans health: Technical Report [Task 3.3]. EU Sea Change Project. February 2018. Whitaker Institute, NUI Galway, Ireland.
McCauley, V., Davison, K., McHugh, P. and Domegan, C. (2018) Innovative learning elements specifically communicating Seas and Oceans health: Technical Report [Task 3.3]. EU Sea Change Project. February 2018. Whitaker Institute, NUI Galway, Ireland. Technical Publication [Details]
(2018) Case Study 4: Harmful Algal Bloom’s iBook. Goal 6: Create innovative learning resources relating to the links between the planet’s ocean and human health. EU Sea Change Conference. February 2018. Paris, France.
McCauley, V., Davison, K., McHugh, P., Domegan, C., Gotensparre, S., Zwartjes, L, Fauville, G. and Mäkitalo, Å. (2018) Case Study 4: Harmful Algal Bloom’s iBook. Goal 6: Create innovative learning resources relating to the links between the planet’s ocean and human health. EU Sea Change Conference. February 2018. Paris, France. Technical Publication [Details]
(2017) Harmful Algal Bloom’s iBook Design and Development. EU Sea Change Project. Whitaker Institute, NUI Galway, Ireland.
McCauley, V., Davison, K., McHugh, M., Gotensparre, S., Zwartjes, L, Fauville, G. and Mäkitalo, Å. (2017) Harmful Algal Bloom’s iBook Design and Development. EU Sea Change Project. Whitaker Institute, NUI Galway, Ireland. Technical Publication [Details]
(2017) Developing innovative learning elements specifically communicating Seas and Oceans health: Interim Report. EU Sea Change Project. Whitaker Institute, NUI Galway, Ireland.
McCauley, V., Davison, K., McHugh, M., Domegan, C., Gotensparre, S., Zwartjes, L, Fauville, G. and Mäkitalo, Å. (2017) Developing innovative learning elements specifically communicating Seas and Oceans health: Interim Report. EU Sea Change Project. Whitaker Institute, NUI Galway, Ireland. Technical Publication [Details]
(2016) Our Irish Ocean Conversation: Sea Change Irish Conversation Report, EU Sea Change Project, Whitaker Institute, NUI Galway, Ireland.
McHugh, P; Domegan, C; McCauley, V. and Davison, K. (2016) Our Irish Ocean Conversation: Sea Change Irish Conversation Report, EU Sea Change Project, Whitaker Institute, NUI Galway, Ireland. Technical Publication [Details]
(2016) Kitchen Chemistry Teacher Resource Pack. NUI Galway. Cited at: http://www.sciencehooks.scoilnet.ie.
McCauley, V, McHugh, M, Finnegan, L, Conroy, C, and Walshe, N. (2016) Kitchen Chemistry Teacher Resource Pack. NUI Galway. Cited at: http://www.sciencehooks.scoilnet.ie. Technical Publication [Details]
(2016) Ireland’s National Report on the Consultation Protocol – “Sea Change: Our Irish Ocean Conversations Report”. EU Sea Change Project, Whitaker Institute, NUI Galway, Ireland.
McHugh, P., Domegan, C., McCauley, V., Davison, K., Burke, N. and Dromgool-Regan, C. (2016) Ireland’s National Report on the Consultation Protocol – “Sea Change: Our Irish Ocean Conversations Report”. EU Sea Change Project, Whitaker Institute, NUI Galway, Ireland. Technical Publication [Details]
(2016) Ireland’s National Report on the Consultation Protocol – “Sea Change: Our Irish Ocean Conversations Report”. EU Sea Change Project, Whitaker Institute, NUI Galway, Ireland.
McHugh, P., Domegan, C., McCauley, V., Davison, K., Burke, N. and Dromgool-Regan, C. (2016) Ireland’s National Report on the Consultation Protocol – “Sea Change: Our Irish Ocean Conversations Report”. EU Sea Change Project, Whitaker Institute, NUI Galway, Ireland. Technical Publication [Details]
(2012) Submission to the Teaching Council for Professional Accreditation for the Initial Teacher Education Programme: Professional Diploma in Education – 2 Year Model. School of Education. NUI Galway, Galway.
Fleming, M., Heinz, M, McCauley, V., Eaton, P and MacMahon, B. (2012) Submission to the Teaching Council for Professional Accreditation for the Initial Teacher Education Programme: Professional Diploma in Education – 2 Year Model. School of Education. NUI Galway, Galway. Technical Publication [Details]

Policy Contribution

  Year Publication
(2017) ‘Irish Ocean Conversations: Co-Creating an Ocean Literate Society’, Whitaker Institute Policy Brief Series, Policy Brief No.29, November 2017.
McHugh, P., Domegan, C., McCauley, V., and Davison, K. (2017) ‘Irish Ocean Conversations: Co-Creating an Ocean Literate Society’, Whitaker Institute Policy Brief Series, Policy Brief No.29, November 2017. Policy Contribution [Details]
(2014) Adapting Primary level Science Activities according to different objectives. Resource & Research Guides. National Centre for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and Learning. Vol.5 # 8 pp. 1-4.
Martins Gomes, D. and McCauley, V. (2014) Adapting Primary level Science Activities according to different objectives. Resource & Research Guides. National Centre for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and Learning. Vol.5 # 8 pp. 1-4. Policy Contribution [Details]

Electronic Publication

  Year Publication
(2020) ’Schooling at home’ in Ireland during COVID-19: Perspectives and Experiences of Primary and Second-Level Students and their Parents. . School of Education, NUI Galway: Galway, Ireland. Available at: tinyurl.com/SchoolingAtHome.
Flynn, N., Keane, E., Davitt, E., McCauley, V., Heinz, M. and MacRuairc, G. (2020) ’Schooling at home’ in Ireland during COVID-19: Perspectives and Experiences of Primary and Second-Level Students and their Parents. . School of Education, NUI Galway: Galway, Ireland. Available at: tinyurl.com/SchoolingAtHome. Electronic Publication [Details]

Academic Magazine

  Year Publication
(2016) Getting Hooked on Physics! The Physics Teacher.
McHugh, M. and V. McCauley. (2016) Getting Hooked on Physics! The Physics Teacher. Professional Publication [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2015) Micro and Macro Pedagogy for Science Education. Chemistry in Action.
McCauley, V. and K. Davison. (2015) Micro and Macro Pedagogy for Science Education. Chemistry in Action. Professional Publication [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2014) Why do we teach science: four arguments for teaching science and the role of science outreach. Chemistry In Action.
Gomes, D & McCauley, V. (2014) Why do we teach science: four arguments for teaching science and the role of science outreach. Chemistry In Action. Professional Publication [Details]
(2007) Key findings from the first annual conference on science communication, outreach and public engagement. The Irish Scientist.
Domegan, C., McCauley, V. and Davison, K. (2007) Key findings from the first annual conference on science communication, outreach and public engagement. The Irish Scientist. Professional Publication [Details]
(2002) Computers in the Physics Classroom. The Irish Scientist.
McCauley, V and McClelland, G. (2002) Computers in the Physics Classroom. The Irish Scientist. Professional Publication [Details]

Conference Paper

  Year Publication
(2019) ‘A Scientist knows what s/he’s doing’: Exploring the effect of Scientist-Led Outreach on Primary Children’s Science Self-Efficacy Beliefs.
Carroll, S., McCauley, V. and Grenon, M. (2019) ‘A Scientist knows what s/he’s doing’: Exploring the effect of Scientist-Led Outreach on Primary Children’s Science Self-Efficacy Beliefs. Conference Paper [Details]
(2018) Science Outreach: A Dilemmatic Approach. Methods of Research for Science Education conference. St. Laurence, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland. 2nd Nov 2018.
McCauley, V. and Martins Gomes, D. (2018) Science Outreach: A Dilemmatic Approach. Methods of Research for Science Education conference. St. Laurence, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland. 2nd Nov 2018. Conference Paper [Details]
(2018) Anchoring Digital Interactivity into a Behavioural Change Toolkit. Co-Creating Change: 8th National Social Marketing Conference. NUI Galway, Ireland. 24th May 2018.
McCauley, V. and Davison, K. (2018) Anchoring Digital Interactivity into a Behavioural Change Toolkit. Co-Creating Change: 8th National Social Marketing Conference. NUI Galway, Ireland. 24th May 2018. Conference Paper [Details]
(2018) Investigating the effect of scientist demonstators on primary children’s science self-efficacy. The International Conference ‘New Perspectives in Science Education’. Florence on 22-23 March 2018.
Carroll, S., McCauley, V. & Grenon, M. (2018) Investigating the effect of scientist demonstators on primary children’s science self-efficacy. The International Conference ‘New Perspectives in Science Education’. Florence on 22-23 March 2018. Conference Paper [Details]
(2017) From Confusion to Interest: An Examination of Pedagogy in a Physics Video Hook Intervention. International Research Group on Physics Teaching – International Commission on Physics Education – European Physics Education Conference (GIREP-ICPE-EPEC) 2017. Dublin City University, Ireland. July 2017.
McHugh, M, and McCauley, V. (2017) From Confusion to Interest: An Examination of Pedagogy in a Physics Video Hook Intervention. International Research Group on Physics Teaching – International Commission on Physics Education – European Physics Education Conference (GIREP-ICPE-EPEC) 2017. Dublin City University, Ireland. July 2017. Conference Paper [Details]
(2017) Sea Change: STEM Education contribution. Teaching and Teacher Education in STEM Education Seminar. University of Limerick, Ireland. 26th May 2017.
McCauley, V., McHugh, P., Davison, K. and Domegan, C. (2017) Sea Change: STEM Education contribution. Teaching and Teacher Education in STEM Education Seminar. University of Limerick, Ireland. 26th May 2017. Conference Paper [Details]
(2017) Marine Science – Bringing the Ocean into the Classroom. Engaging in Science Education. InEdu – Innovate, Educate, Awake Conference. NUI Galway, Ireland. 25th April 2017.
McCauley, V., Davison, K., Domegan, C and P. McHugh. (2017) Marine Science – Bringing the Ocean into the Classroom. Engaging in Science Education. InEdu – Innovate, Educate, Awake Conference. NUI Galway, Ireland. 25th April 2017. Conference Paper [Details]
(2016) Innovative Science Teaching Methodologies and Assessment, NUI Galway. Irish Association of Science Education Lecturers (IASEL) annual meeting. Trinity College Dublin. 17th May 2016.
McCauley, V. (2016) Innovative Science Teaching Methodologies and Assessment, NUI Galway. Irish Association of Science Education Lecturers (IASEL) annual meeting. Trinity College Dublin. 17th May 2016. Conference Paper [Details]
(2016) Design Rising: Exemplifying the provenance and emergence of design-based research as intelligent experimentation in Irish education. EdTech 2016 – Law Society of Ireland. 26th May 2016.
Hall, T., Thompson Long, B., Flynn, P., Flanagan, E., McHugh, M., McCauley, V., Higgins, M. and McHugh, S. (2016) Design Rising: Exemplifying the provenance and emergence of design-based research as intelligent experimentation in Irish education. EdTech 2016 – Law Society of Ireland. 26th May 2016. Conference Paper [Details]
(2016) Collective Intelligence: An Innovative Research Approach to Promoting Ocean Literacies in Ireland. Whitaker Ideas Forum Seminar Series. 5th May 2016.
Domegan, C., McHugh, P., McCauley, V, and Davison. K. (2016) Collective Intelligence: An Innovative Research Approach to Promoting Ocean Literacies in Ireland. Whitaker Ideas Forum Seminar Series. 5th May 2016. Conference Paper [Details]
(2016) As the pendulum swings: Clocking the tension between theory and practice throughout video hook interventions. Educational Studies Association of Ireland. NUI Galway. 31st Mar-2nd April.
McHugh, M. and V. McCauley. (2016) As the pendulum swings: Clocking the tension between theory and practice throughout video hook interventions. Educational Studies Association of Ireland. NUI Galway. 31st Mar-2nd April. Conference Paper [Details]
(2016) Innovative Approaches to Researching, Promoting and Teaching Ocean Literacies in Ireland and Europe.
McCauley, V., Davison, K., McHugh, P and Domegan, C. (2016) Innovative Approaches to Researching, Promoting and Teaching Ocean Literacies in Ireland and Europe. Conference Paper [Details]
(2016) As the pendulum swings: Clocking the tension between theory and practice throughout video hook interventions.
McHugh, M. and V. McCauley. (2016) As the pendulum swings: Clocking the tension between theory and practice throughout video hook interventions. Conference Paper [Details]
(2016) Innovative Approaches to Researching, Promoting and Teaching Ocean Literacies in Ireland and Europe. Educational Studies Association of Ireland. NUI Galway. 31st Mar-2nd April.
McCauley, V., Davison, K., McHugh, P and Domegan, C.cHugh, P and Domegan, C. (2016) Innovative Approaches to Researching, Promoting and Teaching Ocean Literacies in Ireland and Europe. Educational Studies Association of Ireland. NUI Galway. 31st Mar-2nd April. Conference Paper [Details]
(2015) Set your hook: A collaborative video hook approach. Frontiers of Physics Teacher Conference. NUI Galway. 19th September 2015.
McCauley, V. and McHugh, M. (2015) Set your hook: A collaborative video hook approach. Frontiers of Physics Teacher Conference. NUI Galway. 19th September 2015. Conference Paper [Details]
(2015) Advancing science teacher education and professional practice: A collaborative lesson hooks approach.
McCauley, V and Davison. K. (2015) Advancing science teacher education and professional practice: A collaborative lesson hooks approach. Maynooth University. 9th-11th April: Conference Paper [Details]
(2013) Science Outreach and Science Education at Primary Level in Ireland: a mixed methods study. The International Conference New Perspectives in Science Education. Florence. 14-15 March.
Gomes. D. and McCauley, V. (2013) Science Outreach and Science Education at Primary Level in Ireland: a mixed methods study. The International Conference New Perspectives in Science Education. Florence. 14-15 March. Conference Paper [Details]
(2013) Building School-University Partnership: Theory into Practice. Educational Studies Association of Ireland Conference. University of Limerick. 21-23 March.
Fleming, M., Heinz, M., McCauley, V. and A. Higgins. (2013) Building School-University Partnership: Theory into Practice. Educational Studies Association of Ireland Conference. University of Limerick. 21-23 March. Conference Paper [Details]
(2013) Creating the future of teacher education together: the role of emotionality in university-school partnership.
Higgins, A,Heinz, M,McCauley, V,Fleming, M,Odabasi, HF (2013) Creating the future of teacher education together: the role of emotionality in university-school partnership. Conference Paper [DOI] [Details]
(2012) Guerrilla Science and other Innovative approaches to STEM outreach.
McCauley, V. and Davison, K. (2012) Guerrilla Science and other Innovative approaches to STEM outreach. University College Cork: Conference Paper [Details]
(2010) A Social Marketing Approach to Managing Science Communication and Outreach.
Davison, K, McCauley, V, and Domegan C. (2010) A Social Marketing Approach to Managing Science Communication and Outreach. NUI Galway, Galway: Conference Paper [Details]
(2009) The Digital Hedge School Project: Challenges and Opportunities within a Multi-Generational Partnership.
Knight, S., Beale, J, Hall, T. and McCauley, V. (2009) The Digital Hedge School Project: Challenges and Opportunities within a Multi-Generational Partnership. Dubliln: Conference Paper [Details]
(2007) Getting Something 'Out of School': Children's Informal Learning with Novel Technology, Ecology of Young Children's Technology Experience.
Hall, T., McCauley, V. and Dervan, S. (2007) Getting Something 'Out of School': Children's Informal Learning with Novel Technology, Ecology of Young Children's Technology Experience. Chicago, Illinois, USA: Conference Paper [Details]
(2007) Building Effective Science Outreach Strategies North and South.
Davison, K, McCauley, V. Domegan, C and McClune, B. (2007) Building Effective Science Outreach Strategies North and South. Malahide, Dublin, Ireland: Conference Paper [Details]
(2004) The Interactive Learning Toolkit: Supporting Interactive Classrooms.
McCauley, V. (2004) The Interactive Learning Toolkit: Supporting Interactive Classrooms. Miami Beach, Florida, USA: Conference Paper [Details]
(2003) European Science Education Research Association (ESERA) Conference.
Childs, P.E., McClelland, G., McGourty, F., Geary, T. and McCauley, V. (2003) European Science Education Research Association (ESERA) Conference. Conference Paper [Details]
(2001) The 15th International Self-Directed Learning Symposium.
McCauley, V. (2001) The 15th International Self-Directed Learning Symposium. Conference Paper [Details]

Conference Contributions

  Year Publication
(2016) Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference 2016 - Education as a Public Good,
Flynn, P., McHugh, M., Flanagan, E., Hall, T., McCauley, V. (2016) The Naturalistic Context of Design-Based Research - Education for Public Good. [Co-chaired Session], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference 2016 - Education as a Public Good, Galway and NUI Galway , 31-MAR-16 - 02-APR-16. [Details]
(2016) EdTech 2016: ReConstituting TEL: Rising to the Challenge,
Hall, T., Flanagan, E., Thompson Long, B., Flynn, P., McHugh, M., McHugh, S. McCauley, V., Higgins, M. (2016) Design Rising: Exemplifying the provenance and emergence of design-based research as intelligent experimentation in Irish education. [Conference Paper], EdTech 2016: ReConstituting TEL: Rising to the Challenge, Dublin , 26-MAY-16. [Details]
(2013) Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) 38th Annual Conference,
Fleming, M., Heinz, M., McCauley, V., Higgins, A., Kennedy, J. (2013) Theory into Practice: Building collaborative school-university partnerships in Ireland. [Chaired Session], Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) 38th Annual Conference, Limerick , 28-MAR-13 - 30-MAR-13. [Details]
(2012) Research Seminar Series: Promoting Innovation in Mathematics and Science Innovation,
McCauley, V; Davison, K (2012) Science Outreach Innovation – Strategies for creating catalytic curiosity. [Poster Presentation], Research Seminar Series: Promoting Innovation in Mathematics and Science Innovation, School of Education, NUI Galway , 25-JAN-12 - 25-JAN-12. [Details]
(2010) Engaging in STEM Outreach: Making it Happen! Fourth Annual STEM Outreach Conference,
Veronica McCauley, Kevin Davison and Christine Domegan (2010) Conference Co-Organiser: The research within these series of STEM conferences involved collecting data at successive themed conferences on science communication outreach. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Engaging in STEM Outreach: Making it Happen! Fourth Annual STEM Outreach Conference, Armagh Planatarium , 12-MAY-10 - 13-MAY-10. [Details]
(2009) Best Practice in Science Communication, Outreach and Public Engagement. International Perspectives and Experiences and The Irish Context. Third Annual STEM Outreach Conference,
Veronica McCauley, Kevin Davison and Christine Domegan (2009) Conference Co-Organiser: The research within these series of STEM conferences involved collecting data at successive themed conferences on science communication outreach. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Best Practice in Science Communication, Outreach and Public Engagement. International Perspectives and Experiences and The Irish Context. Third Annual STEM Outreach Conference, Engineers Ireland, 22 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 , 21-MAY-09 - 22-MAY-09. [Details]
(2008) Evaluating Science in Society: International Perspectices & Experiences. Second Annual STEM Outreach Conference,
Veronica McCauley, Kevin Davison and Christine Domegan (2008) Conference Co-Organiser: The research within these series of STEM conferences involved collecting data at successive themed conferences on science communication outreach. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Evaluating Science in Society: International Perspectices & Experiences. Second Annual STEM Outreach Conference, Engineers Ireland, 22 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 , 22-MAY-08 - 23-MAY-08. [Details]
(2007) Public Engagement with Science. First All-Island Conference on STEM Outreach,
Veronica McCauley, Kevin Davison, Christine Domegan and Billy McClune (2007) Conference Co-Organiser: The research within these series of STEM conferences involved collecting data at successive themed conferences on science communication outreach. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Public Engagement with Science. First All-Island Conference on STEM Outreach, National University of Ireland, Galway , 24-MAY-07 - 25-MAY-07. [Details]

Conference Poster

  Year Publication
(2019) Validation of a ‘Sources of Science Self-Efficacy’ Scale adapted for Primary Children for the Informal Science Context. Poster. Conference of the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA), Bologna, Italy, 26-30 August 2019.
Carroll, S., McCauley, V. and Grenon, M. (2019) Validation of a ‘Sources of Science Self-Efficacy’ Scale adapted for Primary Children for the Informal Science Context. Poster. Conference of the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA), Bologna, Italy, 26-30 August 2019. Conference Poster [Details]
(2018) Measuring primary children’s confidence in science’. Poster. Scientix Conference, Brussels, Belgium, 22-23 March 2018.
Carroll, S., McCauley, V. and Grenon, M. (2018) Measuring primary children’s confidence in science’. Poster. Scientix Conference, Brussels, Belgium, 22-23 March 2018. Conference Poster [Details]
(2016) Micro- and Macro-Pedagogy for Science Education and Outreach. Social Innovation Participation and Processes Cluster. Whitaker Institute Research Day, April 13th 2016.
Davison, K., McCauley, V., McHugh, P. and C. Domegan (2016) Micro- and Macro-Pedagogy for Science Education and Outreach. Social Innovation Participation and Processes Cluster. Whitaker Institute Research Day, April 13th 2016. Conference Poster [Details]
(2012) Science Outreach Innovation - Strategies for creating catalytic curiosity.
McCauley, V, and Davison, K. (2012) Science Outreach Innovation - Strategies for creating catalytic curiosity. School of Education Research Seminar Series: Conference Poster [Details]
(2012) Interrogating Dilemmas in the Primary Level Science Classrooms in Ireland: Outreach and Education. Poster. Irish International Conference on Education (ICCE-2012). April 16-18, 2012. Dublin.
Martins Gomes, D. and McCauley, V. (2012) Interrogating Dilemmas in the Primary Level Science Classrooms in Ireland: Outreach and Education. Poster. Irish International Conference on Education (ICCE-2012). April 16-18, 2012. Dublin. Conference Poster [Details]

Published abstracts

  Year Publication
(2020) Micro-, Meso- and Macro-Pedagogy for Innovative Science Outreach.
McCauley, V., Davison, K. and Flynn, P. (2020) Micro-, Meso- and Macro-Pedagogy for Innovative Science Outreach. Published abstracts [Details]
(2020) “A scientist knows what s/he’s doing”: exploring the effect of scientist-led outreach on primary children’s science self-efficacy beliefs.
Carroll, S., McCauley, V. and Grenon, G. (2020) “A scientist knows what s/he’s doing”: exploring the effect of scientist-led outreach on primary children’s science self-efficacy beliefs. Published abstracts [Details]
(2019) The strengths and sources of Irish primary pupil’s science self-efficacy beliefs and their perceptions of scientists as science self-efficacy influencers.
Carroll, S., McCauley, V. and Grennon, M. (2019) The strengths and sources of Irish primary pupil’s science self-efficacy beliefs and their perceptions of scientists as science self-efficacy influencers. Published abstracts [Details]
(2018) The development of a questionnaire to measure Irish primary children’s science self-efficacy beliefs and sources.
Carroll, S., McCauley, V. and Grennon, M. (2018) The development of a questionnaire to measure Irish primary children’s science self-efficacy beliefs and sources. Published abstracts [Details]
(2017) ExtraterresTrIAL: Engaging Students in STEM through Informal Astrobiology Learning.
Carroll, S., McCauley, V. and Grennon, M. 2017. (2017) ExtraterresTrIAL: Engaging Students in STEM through Informal Astrobiology Learning. Published abstracts [Details]

Invited Lectures

  Year Publication
(2012) Science Outreach - Strategies for creating catalytic curiosity.
McCauley, V (2012) Science Outreach - Strategies for creating catalytic curiosity. University of Limerick: Invited Lectures [Details]
(2004) Interactive Teaching in Large Class Teaching.
McCauley, V. (2004) Interactive Teaching in Large Class Teaching. New York University, New York, USA: Invited Lectures [Details]
(2003) The Interactive Learning Toolkit - Tools for the Interactive Classroom - UL.
McCauley, V. (2003) The Interactive Learning Toolkit - Tools for the Interactive Classroom - UL. University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland: Invited Lectures [Details]
(2003) The Interactive Toolkit.
McCauley, V. (2003) The Interactive Toolkit. Worcester Polytechnic University, Worcester, MA, USA: Invited Lectures [Details]

Seminar

  Year Publication
(2016) Collective Intelligence: An Innovative Research Approach to Promoting Ocean Literacies in Ireland. Representing the Social Innovation, Participation and Processes Cluster. Whitaker Ideas Forum Seminar Series. 5th May.
Domegan, C. McHugh, P., McCauley, V. and Davison, K. (2016) Collective Intelligence: An Innovative Research Approach to Promoting Ocean Literacies in Ireland. Representing the Social Innovation, Participation and Processes Cluster. Whitaker Ideas Forum Seminar Series. 5th May. Seminar [Details]
(2013) Science Hooks: Engineering Design Model. Research Seminar Series. School of Education. NUI Galway. 24th June.
McCauley, V. (2013) Science Hooks: Engineering Design Model. Research Seminar Series. School of Education. NUI Galway. 24th June. Seminar [Details]
(2012) Building School-University Partnerships to Enhance Student Teaching Experiences: A Discussion of Findings from an Irish Pilot Initiative. School of Education. NUI Galway Research Seminar. 14 May.
Fleming, M., Heinz, M., Higgins, A., McCauley, V. and M. Nihill. (2012) Building School-University Partnerships to Enhance Student Teaching Experiences: A Discussion of Findings from an Irish Pilot Initiative. School of Education. NUI Galway Research Seminar. 14 May. Seminar [Details]
(2012) Science Outreach: Strategies for creating catalytic curiosity. Science Education Research Seminar (SERS) Series. NCE-MSTL. University of Limerick. 21 March.
McCauley, V. (2012) Science Outreach: Strategies for creating catalytic curiosity. Science Education Research Seminar (SERS) Series. NCE-MSTL. University of Limerick. 21 March. Seminar [Details]
(2012) Science Education Resource Hooks. Bright Ideas EXPLORE Innovation Seminar. NUI Galway. 14th November.
McCauley, V. and O'Gradaigh, S. (2012) Science Education Resource Hooks. Bright Ideas EXPLORE Innovation Seminar. NUI Galway. 14th November. Seminar [Details]

Published Case Studies

  Year Publication
(2018) Case Study 4: Harmful Algal Bloom’s iBook. Goal 6: Create innovative learning resources relating to the links between the planet’s ocean and human health. EU Sea Change Project, Whitaker Institute, NUI Galway, Ireland.
McCauley, V., Davison, K., McHugh, P., Domegan, C., Gotensparre, S., Zwartjes, L, Fauville, G. and Mäkitalo, Å. (2018) Case Study 4: Harmful Algal Bloom’s iBook. Goal 6: Create innovative learning resources relating to the links between the planet’s ocean and human health. EU Sea Change Project, Whitaker Institute, NUI Galway, Ireland. Published Case Studies [Details]

Published Case Studies

  Year Publication
(2018) Case Study 4: Harmful Algal Bloom’s iBook. Goal 6: Create innovative learning resources relating to the links between the planet’s ocean and human health. EU Sea Change Project, Whitaker Institute, NUI Galway, Ireland.
McCauley, V., Davison, K., McHugh, P., Domegan, C., Gotensparre, S., Zwartjes, L, Fauville, G. and Mäkitalo, Å. (2018) Case Study 4: Harmful Algal Bloom’s iBook. Goal 6: Create innovative learning resources relating to the links between the planet’s ocean and human health. EU Sea Change Project, Whitaker Institute, NUI Galway, Ireland. Published Case Studies [Details]

Workshops

  Year Publication
(2010) Using Digital Technology within and beyond the Science Classroom.
McCauley, V, and Hall, T. (2010) Using Digital Technology within and beyond the Science Classroom. School of Education: Workshops [Details]
(2006) Cúrsa In-Seirbhíse sa Chemic do Ghaelscoileanna. co-hosted by Veronica McCauley & Brendan Duane.
McCauley, V. (2006) Cúrsa In-Seirbhíse sa Chemic do Ghaelscoileanna. co-hosted by Veronica McCauley & Brendan Duane. Education Department NUI Galway: Workshops [Details]
(2005) Discover Primary Science Workshop. co-hosted by Veronica McCauley & Aisling Barry.
McCauley, V. (2005) Discover Primary Science Workshop. co-hosted by Veronica McCauley & Aisling Barry. Education & Physics Dept NUI Galway: Workshops [Details]
(2004) Peer Instruction for Science and Math Teachers Workshop.
McCauley, V. (2004) Peer Instruction for Science and Math Teachers Workshop. Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA: Workshops [Details]
(2004) Interactive Education and Peer Instruction in Physics and Astronomy Introductory Courses' Workshop. The 204th AAS Meeting.
McCauley, V. (2004) Interactive Education and Peer Instruction in Physics and Astronomy Introductory Courses' Workshop. The 204th AAS Meeting. Denver CO, USA: Workshops [Details]
(2003) Active Learning and Interactive Lectures - breakout session. The Workshop for New Physics and Astronomy Faculty.
McCauley, V. (2003) Active Learning and Interactive Lectures - breakout session. The Workshop for New Physics and Astronomy Faculty. American Center for Physics, College Park, MD, USA: Workshops [Details]
(2000) Information Technology-Based Self-Directed Learning in Physics. Faculty Teaching Week.
McCauley, V. (2000) Information Technology-Based Self-Directed Learning in Physics. Faculty Teaching Week. University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland: Workshops [Details]

Media

  Year Publication
(2004) From Questions to Concepts . DVD/CD-Rom/Video Spectrum Media Production, Somerville, USA and Mazur Group.
McCauley, V. (2004) From Questions to Concepts . DVD/CD-Rom/Video Spectrum Media Production, Somerville, USA and Mazur Group. Harvard University, Cambridge, USA: Media [Details]
(2004) Learning to Think. Interactive DVD; Spectrum Media Production, Somerville, USA and Mazur Group.
McCauley, V. (2004) Learning to Think. Interactive DVD; Spectrum Media Production, Somerville, USA and Mazur Group. Harvard University, Cambridge, USA: Media [Details]

Education

  Year Institution Qualification Subject
2004 Harvard University Postdoctoral Fellow Physics Education
2002 University of Limerick Postdoctoral Fellow Science Education
2002 University of Limerick PhD Science Education
1998 University of Limerick BSc(Ed) Science Education

Committees

  Committee Function From / To
Review Committee for College Council on the Restructuring of NUI Galway Colleges Committee Member 02-SEP-19 /
NUI Galway University Research Ethics Committee Vice-Chair 03-SEP-18 /
College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies Committee on Workload Profile (Teaching Hours/Balanced Criteria) School of Education Representative 02-FEB-09 /
Inter-faculty science education committee to consider options of new postgraduate courses in science education Chair 01-SEP-08 / 29-MAY-09
NUI Galway University Research Ethics Committee Acting Chair 01-SEP-15 / 30-SEP-15
NUI Galway University Research Ethics Committee Committee Member 03-SEP-12 /
Review Committee for College Council on the Restructuring of NUI Galway Colleges Committee Member 02-SEP-19 /
Review Committee for the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies on reviewing the College Capital plan Committee Member 02-SEP-19 /
School of Natural Sciences Course Design for the Professional Development of Science Teachers Committee Member 03-SEP-18 / 26-JUN-20
College of Science [School of Education Representative, Committee Member]. Science Outreach Promotion Committee Committee Member 06-SEP-10 / 30-JUN-16
College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies - Examinations Security Group School of Education Representative 07-NOV-11 /
College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies Committee on Structured Ph.D.’s (Teaching Hours/Balanced Criteria) School Of Education Representative 01-FEB-10 / 07-FEB-11
Inter-faculty maths education committee to consider options of new courses in maths education Committee Member 05-FEB-07 / 04-FEB-08
Inter-faculty Science Ed Committee to discuss options for new courses in Science Education Committee Member and Chair 04-FEB-08 / 01-FEB-10
Research & Education subgroup of the American Chamber of Commerce. Committee Member 06-FEB-06 / 04-FEB-08
Institute for Business, Social Sciences & Public Policy Research, Theme 4: Social and Policy Innovation, Cluster 4: Innovation, Creative Communities and the Smart Economy Committee Member 07-NOV-11 /
Science, Communications and Strategy Group, NUI Galway, School of Science. 2008, 2009. Committee Member, IDEAs (Individualised Digitised Educational Advisory system) http://www.ideas.ie/ Committee Member 05-FEB-07 / 04-FEB-08
Building Re-structuring Departmental Committee (design & space allocation) -Education Department Committee Member 07-FEB-05 / 04-FEB-08
Health and Safety Departmental Committee -Education Department Committee Member 07-FEB-05 / 04-FEB-08
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Accreditation Process Review Committee Committee Member 02-FEB-09 /
Web Task Group Committee, School of Education Committee Member 02-FEB-09 / 08-FEB-10
Programme Review Committee - Professional Diploma in Education Member 07-NOV-11 /
Schools Re-structuring Departmental Committee - Education Department Committee Member 07-FEB-05 / 04-FEB-08
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Programme Review Committee Committee Member 07-FEB-05 /
Professional Master of Education (PME) Review Committee, School of Education, NUI Galway Member 06-SEP-04 /
Masters in Education (M.Ed.) Programme Review Committee Committee Member 07-FEB-05 / 01-FEB-10
Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Education Studies (PDPES) Programme Review Committee Committee Member 02-FEB-04 / 02-FEB-09
Teaching and Learning Committee, School of Education, NUI Galway Member 06-SEP-10 /
Research Committee, School of Education, NUI Galway Member 06-SEP-10 /

Reviews

  Journal Role
Environmental Education Research Reviewer
International Journal Of Science Education Reviewer
Journal of Social Marketing Reviewer
Irish Educational Studies Reviewer

Professional Associations

  Association Function From / To
Irish Science Teacher's Association Galway Branch Chair 25-JAN-18 /
Irish Science Teachers Association Galway Branch Committee Member 07-MAR-05 /
Irish Science Teachers Association Honorary Branch Secretary 02-FEB-09 /
The Whitaker Institute for Innovation and Societal Change Research Associate 01-SEP-14 /
Center for Innovation and Structural Change (CISC) Research Associate 06-FEB-06 / 02-FEB-09
Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Member 07-FEB-05 /
European Science Education Research Association (ESERA) Member 06-FEB-12 /
American Educational Research Association (AERA) Member 05-FEB-07 /

Teaching Interests

Veronica is the Director of Pedagogy across the Professional Master of Education (PME) at School level, and leads 6 modules (teaching and assessment) on science teaching methodology (Physics, Chemistry and Biology). In addition to contributing to several other teacher education modules across the School of Education, NUI Galway.

She contributes to the Professional Practice Modules in terms of delivering workshops, and in terms of school placement, she is advisor to several students each year, across PME 1 and 2.  In respect of the Master of Education course, she contributes to the General Research Methods module and supervises a number of students from each M.Ed. cohort. She also supervises a number of doctoral students following NUI Galway's taught doctoral programme.

Professional Masters of Education (1PME1)
ED 6105 Biology Methodology
ED 6107 Chemistry Methodology
ED 6120 Physics Methodology
ED 6102  Professional Practice/School Placement  

Professional Masters of Education (2PME1)
ED 6205 Biology Methodology
ED 6207 Chemistry Methodology
ED 6220 Physics Methodology
ED 6202 Professional Practice/School Placement 2
ED 6201 Practitioner Research/Masters Supervision 

Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics and Education) (GY109)
ED 292  Professional Practice/School Placement 2 
ED 413  Professional Practice/School Placement 4  

Master of Education 
- Thesis supervision;
- Contribute to General Research Methods module

Recent Postgraduate Students

  Graduation Name Degree Primary Supervisor
2021 Amy McDonald PhD
2019 Grainne Flannery M.Ed Y
2017 Martin McHugh PhD Y
2016 Oilver Noone M.Ed
2015 Diogo Gomes PhD Y
2015 Ciara Dolan M.Ed Y
2015 Enda Casserly M.Ed Y
2013 Sandra Hayden M.Ed Y
2012 David Daly M.Ed
2012 Ita Cunningham M.Ed
2013 Sinead Farragher M.Ed
2010 Sandra Hayden M.Ed
2010 Michael McNamara M.Ed Y
2010 Pól Mag Lionain M.Ed Y
2008 Niamh Quinn M.Ed Y
2008 Mary Madigan M.Ed
2006 Cathal McClosker   M.Ed
2006 Siobhán Dervan M.Ed Y
2006 Elizabeth Farrelly M.Ed Y
2006 Ann Marie McArdle M.Ed Y
2006 Margaret Molloy M.Ed Y