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I am an award-winning educational researcher, physics educator & science communicator.

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My research intersects science education, embodied cognition & technology, focusing on how embodied experiences shape scientific understanding.

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This colorful view of Mercury was produced by using images from the color base map imaging campaign during MESSENGER's primary mission. These colors are not what Mercury would look like to the human eye, but rather the colors enhance the chemical, mineral — NASA/Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab/Carnegie Institution Washington

From Newton's law to Einstein's spacetime

In my latest piece for the Norwegian Centre for Science Education, I use the history of gravity to illustrate how models become crucial tools in advancing scientific knowledge 🪐

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Come work with me: PhD in science education

We are looking for a PhD candidate to join us for a research project exploring how primary school science teachers can foster nature connectedness in their students 🔍

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Announcing IMPRESS season 6

I am delighted to announce season 6 of our International Modern Physics & Research in Education Seminar Series (IMPRESS) - check out the dates and speakers 💫

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