Academic biography

Dr Cliona Murphy is an Associate Professor in Science Education at DCU’s School of STEM EducationInnovation and Global Studies within the Institute of Education.  She is deeply committed to teacher education, focussing on empowering both student and practicing teachers to enhance their confidence, skills and passion for teaching science.  Cliona has a strong research background and has contributed significantly to the fields of Nature of Science, Inquiry-Based Science Education, Education for Sustainability and Climate Change Education.  

Cliona's current roles include: 

• Director of the Centre for the Advancement of STEM Teaching and Learning (CASTeL). www.castel.ie.   
• Chair of ALLEA’s Science Education Working Group https://allea.org/science-education/)  
  
• Co-Chair of the scientific and pedagogical committee of the international Office for Climate Education. https://www.oce.global/en/home

Cliona  welcomes queries from prospective Masters and PhD students who are interested in researching the following areas:  STEM Education; Science Education; Science and Technology Education; Nature of Science; Teacher Professional Development; Climate Change Education: Education for Sustainability