I am a Professor of the Learning Sciences. I lead a team who—given all we know from multiple domains of research on learning and development—are seeking to understand and implement the school and classroom practices and environments that support students to develop the capabilities of tomorrow.

My research and design projects have been supported by in excess of $10 million in grants, and have been reported through over 50 scholarly publications. A major focus of my current work is on the development of early career researchers in the Learning Sciences. I supervise and/or mentor numerous doctoral and post-doctoral researchers. I was pleased to win my Academic Unit’s award for Higher Degree supervision and am even more pleased when the people I mentor publish their work or secure the funding needed to pursue their research agenda.

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Nicole is a quantitative research analyst within the team who offers years of quantitative data analysis experience. She is currently completing her Master of Psychology (Clinical) and will be commencing her PhD with Education Futures in 2026.

Nicole assists the team with data analysis both internally and with external stakeholders and collaborates with the rest of the data team in producing high quality, reliable reports and data analyses for stakeholders and manuscripts for publications.

David Chan is a passionate and accomplished STEM educator and technical services leader based in South Australia. With extensive experience in managing 3D printing facilities, advanced manufacturing technologies, and collaborative maker spaces, David plays a key role in supporting innovation and hands-on learning in university and school environments.

He is a strong advocate for youth engagement in STEM and has a long-standing involvement in the internationally recognised STEM Racing program (formerly known as F1 in Schools), where he has mentored teams to outstanding success – including a World Champions title in 2012 and Runner-Up in 2023. In recognition of his exceptional contributions to STEM education, David was awarded the John Button Memorial Award by Re-Engineering Australia Foundation in 2023.

David’s expertise spans 3D printing, digital fabrication, engineering education, and technical operations. He is also a trusted adviser on technology integration for classrooms and universities, providing practical solutions and strategic guidance to improve learning outcomes and streamline technical services.

Always ready to collaborate, David continues to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers through his dedication, leadership, and hands-on support of cutting-edge educational initiatives.

Dr Maria Vieira holds a PhD in STEM and is a Lecturer in Education Futures at the University of South Australia. Her work is grounded in a deep commitment to advancing educational equity through innovative, research-informed teaching practices that nurture creativity. In her current role, she leads key initiatives in course coordination, curriculum development, and outreach programs. She coordinates the research-based STEM Girls Academy program, establishing and nurturing partnerships with over 30 STEM industry collaborators in UniSA’s metropolitan and regional areas. The program reaches over 200 school girls annually across South Australia and Victoria, successfully contributing to a positive change in attitudes towards STEM through creative practices.