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Amanda Berry is Professor of STEM Education, in the Faculty of Education, Monash University, Australia. Amanda has a distinguished international profile in science education research, particularly science teacher knowledge, including pedagogical content knowledge (PCK). She has authored numerous publications, including edited books, Handbook chapters, journal articles and book chapters in the field of science teacher knowledge and PCK. Amanda's recent work has focused on teacher learning about STEM education, in particular, the development of teachers' STEM identities through participation in interdisciplinary communities of practice.

Cathy Buntting is Director of the Wilf Malcolm Institute of Educational Research a senior research fellow at the University of Waikato, New Zealand. With a Master's degree in biochemistry and a PhD in science education, her research interests span science education, technology education and STEM education. She is particularly interested in the ways in which digital technology can support learning in these areas, and is Director of the New Zealand Science Learning Hub, a vast online resource linking STEM practitioners with school teachers and students.


Deborah Corrigan is a Professor of Science Education at Monash University. After working as a chemistry and biology teacher, she has worked at Monash University in chemistry and science education, particularly in teacher preparation. Her research interests include industry and technology links with science, curriculum design, science and STEM education policy and the values that underpin science education. However, her main research interest remains improving the quality of chemistry and science education so that it is relevant to students.


Richard Gunstone is Emeritus Professor of Science and Technology Education at Monash University. He has worked extensively in other countries across the globe. His research has embraced sciences-related learning,