Staff Profiles

Dr Veronica McCauley

Ph.D, B.Sc

Contact Details

Senior Lecturer
Education Department
University of Galway
E: veronica.mccauley@universityofgalway.ie

Biography

Veronica McCauley, PhD, is Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) of Science Education, in the School of Education, University of Galway, Ireland. She holds the position of Joint Director of the Centre of Pedagogy and Public Engagement Research, CoPPER, University of Galway, which undertakes research and pedagogical practice in the area of engagement with a particular emphasis on sustainable community-led public communication interventions. Former Vice-Chair of the University of Galway's Research Ethics Committee (2019-2023), Veronica was also recently appointed as the Chair of Research for the School of Education.

She publishes regularly in science education, science communication & public engagement, technology education, STEM innovation (social and behavioural change at individual, educational and policy level), and related areas. Within the School of Education, University of Galway; Veronica is the Director of Pedagogy for the Professional Master of Education, leads 6 modules on science teaching methodology, in addition to contributing to several other teacher and research education modules. Over her years with the University of Galway, Veronica has had the privilege of educating over 450 science teachers, and over 3,500 student teachers from the fuller initial teacher education programmes; and has received nominations from her students on multiple occasions, for NUI Galway's Presidential Excellence in Teaching & Learning Award, more recently in 2021 and in 2022.

Veronica researched and taught for several years at the University of Limerick (Ireland), Harvard University (Cambridge, USA) and currently resides at the University of Galway, Galway (Ireland).

She is currently working on an SFI funded project and a HEA funded project. Veronica has had substantial funding success in science education and has been awarded €3 million euro as PI/Co-applicant, across 25 projects totalling €12 million euro from a wide range of funding bodies: NUIG, HEA; SFI, Enterprise Ireland, Galway2020, An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta & Gaelscolaíochta, SCoTENS, and the European Union (Erasmus+; H2020; PPPA-COGN-2020).

Recent research methods publications include Design-Based Research, Dilemmatic/Dialectical methods, Collective Intelligence and Participatory Research.
Select papers are available here:

Co-Creation/Collective Intelligence (http://tiny.cc/CollectiveIntelligence),
Dilemmatic/Dialectical methods (http://tiny.cc/DialecticalMethods; http://tiny.cc/DialecticalMethods2),
Delphi Survey (http://tinyurl.com/DelphiSurvey),
Qualitative (http://tiny.cc/Qual),
Quantitative (http://tiny.cc/Quant),
Mixed methods (http://tiny.cc/MixedMethods),
Design-Based Research (http://tiny.cc/DBR; http://tiny.cc/DBRthesis), and
Systematic Reviews (https://tinyurl.com/SystematicReviews1).

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
Higher Education Authority (HEA); Co-PI; Teacher Supply Action: Priority Subject Areas – Physics; Total: €650,000; NUIG: €240,000	01-JAN-21
Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Discover; Co-PI; Cell EXPLORERS – national expansion for a sustainable public engagement model; Total: €267,636; NUIG: €267,636	01-DEC-20
School of Education NUI Galway; Schooling at Home in Ireland during COVID-19: Perspectives & Experiences of Primary & Second Level Students and their Parents.	01-APR-20
Erasmus+; Research Collaborator; Circular HRM: Enhancing circular skills and jobs through human resources management training; Total: €329,460; NUIG: €41,480	01-OCT-19
Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Discover; Co-PI; Cell EXPLORERS – national expansion for a sustainable public engagement model; Total: €167,456; NUIG: €167,456	03-SEP-18
Galway 2020; Co-PI; The Immersive Classroom; Total: €14,058; NUIG: €14,058	01-JAN-18
CONCEPT-MAT (LAUNCHPAD EDUCATION RESOURCES)	22-MAR-17	21-JUN-17
Enterprise Ireland; PI; ConceptMath: Launchpad Educational Resource; Total: €15,000; NUIG: €15,000	02-JAN-17
Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Discover; Co-PI; Cell EXPLORERS – national expansion for a sustainable public engagement model; Total: €181,332; NUIG: €181,332	03-OCT-16
An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta & Gaelscolaíochta (COGG); Co-PI; Kitchen Chemistry Translation; Total: €600; NUIG: €600	01-SEP-16
Horizon 2020; Co-PI; Sea Change; Total: €3,500,000; NUI Galway: €299,000	01-SEP-15
College of Science Fellowship; Doctoral Student Fees; Total: €60,000; NUIG: €60,000	01-SEP-15
Hardiman Research Scholarship; Doctoral Student Fees; Total: €64,000; NUIG: €64,000	02-SEP-13
Innovation Fund NUI Galway; Co-PI; Science Hooks; Total: €33,000; NUIG: €33,000	01-OCT-12
Explore Fund NUI Galway; Co-PI; Kitchen Chemistry; Total: €1,000; NUIG: €1,000	03-SEP-12
Horizon 2020; Co-PI; Sea for Society; Total: €4,200,000; NUIG: €150,000	03-OCT-11
School of Education NUI Galway; Enhancing School-University Partnership and Student Teaching Experiences through a Partnership Placement Model.	01-SEP-11
Research Office NUI Galway, CKI, NUI Galway, Art Gallery NUI Galway funding; Co-PI; Guerrilla Science: Public Science Installations, Interventions & Interruptions Pilot Project; Total: €100,000; NUIG: €100,000	01-SEP-11
The Science Portuguese Foundation Scholarship; Doctoral Student Fees; Total: €100,000; NUIG: €100,000	01-SEP-11
Discover Science & Engineering, Engineers Ireland, NUIG Galway funding; Co-PI; STEM Outreach Conference; Total: €25,000; NUIG: €25,000	04-OCT-10	01-JUN-11
Galway Doctoral Scholarship; Doctoral Student Fees; Total: €60,000; NUIG: €60,000	01-SEP-10	29-AUG-14
Discover Science & Engineering, Engineers Ireland, NUIG Galway funding; Co-PI; STEM Outreach Conference; Total: €25,000; NUIG: €25,000	01-OCT-09
Discover Science & Engineering, Engineers Ireland, NUIG Galway funding; Co-PI; STEM Outreach Conference; Total: €25,000; NUIG: €25,000	01-OCT-08
HEA Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) funding; Co-PI; IDEAs; Total: €156,200; NUIG: €156,200	01-OCT-07
Standing Conference on Teacher Education, North and South (SCoTENS) funding; Co-PI; Building Effective Science Outreach Strategies North and South; Total: €11,000; NUIG: €11,000	01-OCT-07
NUIG Millennium Research funding; Co-PI; The Digital Hedge School: Collaborative, Intergenerational Science Education; Total: €7,165; NUIG: €7,165	02-JAN-06
GENERAL RESEARCH ACCOUNT VERONICA McCAULEY	01-DEC-16	30-NOV-36
SEA CHANGE - WP3 Task 3.3: Develop new innovative learning elements specifically communicating Seas and Oceans Health	01-MAR-15	28-FEB-18

Peer Reviewed Journals

	Year	Publication
	(2024)	'Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Male Student¿s Hesitancy to Study Biology in Ireland: Factors Effecting Intent in the Transition to Upper Secondary School' Kealy, C., McCauley, V., and Flynn, P. (2024) 'Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Male Student¿s Hesitancy to Study Biology in Ireland: Factors Effecting Intent in the Transition to Upper Secondary School'. Education Sciences, [DOI] [Details]
	(2024)	'Non-digital games to support conceptual change in astronomy education' Cardinot, A., and McCauley, V. (2024) 'Non-digital games to support conceptual change in astronomy education'. Astronomy Education Journal, [DOI] [Details]
	(2023)	'The Influence of Critical Friendships on Secondary Student Teachers Engaged in Collaborative Action Research' Capobianco, B., McCauley, V. and Flynn P. (2023) 'The Influence of Critical Friendships on Secondary Student Teachers Engaged in Collaborative Action Research'. Educational Action Research, [DOI] [Details]
	(2023)	'Science self-efficacy beliefs of upper primary students in Ireland' Carroll, S., McCauley, V., & Grenon, M. (2023) 'Science self-efficacy beliefs of upper primary students in Ireland'. International Journal Of Science Education, [DOI] [Details]
	(2022)	'Rapid Evidence Assessment Protocol for the Meta-analysis of Initiatives, Interventions and Programmes that Target Rural NEETs' Flynn, P., McCauley, V., Muj¿inovi¿, A., Radovi¿, V., Bojnec, S., & Simões, F. (2022) 'Rapid Evidence Assessment Protocol for the Meta-analysis of Initiatives, Interventions and Programmes that Target Rural NEETs'. Social Sciences, 11 (8) [DOI] [Details]
	(2022)	'Designing physics board games: a practical guide for educators' Cardinot, A., McCauley, V., & Fairfield, J. (2022) 'Designing physics board games: a practical guide for educators'. Physics Education, [DOI] [Details]
	(2021)	'Is it Possible to Tackle Youth Needs with Agricultural and Rural Development Policies? Special Issue. Journal of Sustainability, 13(15), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13158410' Mujcinovic, A., Nikolić, A., Tuna, E., Janeska Stamenkovska, I., Radovic, V., Flynn, P., & McCauley, V. (2021) 'Is it Possible to Tackle Youth Needs with Agricultural and Rural Development Policies? Special Issue. Journal of Sustainability, 13(15), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13158410'. Sustainability, 13 (15):1-15 [DOI] [Details]
	(2021)	'An Observational Narrative of Student Reaction to Video Hooks. Education Sciences, 11(6), 1-20. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci11060286' McCauley, V., & McHugh M. (2021) 'An Observational Narrative of Student Reaction to Video Hooks. Education Sciences, 11(6), 1-20. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci11060286'. Education Sciences, :1-20 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
	(2021)	'‘Schooling at Home’ in Ireland during COVID-19: Perspectives and Experiences of Parents, Young People and Children. . Irish Educational Studies, 40(2), 217-225. https://doi.org/10.1080/03323315.2021.1916558' Flynn, N., Keane, E. Davitt, E., McCauley, V., Heinz, M., & MacRuairc, G. (2021) '‘Schooling at Home’ in Ireland during COVID-19: Perspectives and Experiences of Parents, Young People and Children. . Irish Educational Studies, 40(2), 217-225. https://doi.org/10.1080/03323315.2021.1916558'. Irish Educational Studies, :217-225 [DOI] [Details]
	(2021)	'Creativity in Science: A Dilemma for Informal and Formal Education. Science Education. 105, 498-520. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/sce.21614' Martins Gomes, D, & McCauley, V. (2021) 'Creativity in Science: A Dilemma for Informal and Formal Education. Science Education. 105, 498-520. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/sce.21614'. Science Education, :1-23 [DOI] [Details]
	(2020)	'Designing physics video hooks with a modified ADDIE framework' McHugh, M., & McCauley, V. (2020) 'Designing physics video hooks with a modified ADDIE framework'. The Journal of Applied Instructional Design, 9 (3):1-13 [ARAN Link] [Details]
	(2020)	'Anchoring Ocean Literacy: Participatory iBook Design within Secondary Science Classrooms. Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 29(1). 89-107. https://doi.org/10.1080/1475939X.2020.1715241' McHugh, M., McCauley, V., Davison, K., Raine, R., & Grehan, A. (2020) 'Anchoring Ocean Literacy: Participatory iBook Design within Secondary Science Classrooms. Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 29(1). 89-107. https://doi.org/10.1080/1475939X.2020.1715241'. Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 29 (1):89-107 [DOI] [Details]
	(2019)	'Collective Intelligence for Advancing Ocean Literacy. Environmental Education Research, 25(2), 280-291. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2018.1553234' McCauley, V., McHugh, P., Davison, K., & Domegan, C. (2019) 'Collective Intelligence for Advancing Ocean Literacy. Environmental Education Research, 25(2), 280-291. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2018.1553234'. Environmental Education Research, 25 (2):280-291 [DOI] [Details]
	(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. http://doi.org/10.1080/21548455.2017.1409444' McCauley, V., Martins Gomes, D, & 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. http://doi.org/10.1080/21548455.2017.1409444'. International Journal of Science Education. Part B: Communication and Public Engagement, 8 (2):115-134 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
	(2017)	'Hooked on Science. Science in School European Journal for Science Teachers, (39):55-58. http://hdl.handle.net/10379/7289' McHugh, M., & McCauley, V. (2017) 'Hooked on Science. Science in School European Journal for Science Teachers, (39):55-58. http://hdl.handle.net/10379/7289'. 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., & 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. Physics Education, 51(1): 1-5. http://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/51/1/015015' McHugh, M., & V. McCauley. (2016) 'Designing Physics Video Hooks for Science Students. Physics Education, 51(1): 1-5. http://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/51/1/015015'. Physics Education, 51 (1):1-5 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
	(2015)	'Collaborative lesson hook design in science teacher education: Advancing professional practice. Irish Educational Studies, 34 (4):307-324. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03323315.2015.1114457' McCauley, V., Davison, K., & Byrne, C. (2015) 'Collaborative lesson hook design in science teacher education: Advancing professional practice. Irish Educational Studies, 34 (4):307-324. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03323315.2015.1114457'. 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. Journal for the Theory and Practice of Education, 59(29):372-384. https://hrcak.srce.hr/index.php?id_clanak_jezik=179709&show=clanak' 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, 59(29):372-384. https://hrcak.srce.hr/index.php?id_clanak_jezik=179709&show=clanak'. Journal for the Theory and Practice of Education, 59 (29):372-384 [ARAN Link] [Details]
	(2013)	'Creating the future of teacher education together: the role of emotionality in university-school partnership. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Journal. 93, 1110-1115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.09.340' 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 Journal. 93, 1110-1115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.09.340'. Procedia: Social and Behavioral Sciences, 93 :1110-1115 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
	(2012)	'Science Outreach and Science Education In the Primary Level: Conceptual and Pedagogical Challenges Faced' Martins Gomes, D., & 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., & 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. American Journal Of Physics, 74 :449-453. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2174053' Morris, G.A., 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. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2174053'. American Journal Of Physics, 74 :449-453 [DOI] [Details]
	(2006)	'Innovative initiatives: Targeting the declining science enrollments in Ireland' McCauley, V., Davison, K., & 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., & 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, 12 (3):5-10 [ARAN Link] [Details]

Conference Publications

	Year	Publication
	(2024)	*New Perspectives in Science Education 2024* McCauley, V. & Davison, K. 2024 (2024) The Power of Science Outreach Conscious Teachers New Perspectives in Science Education 2024 [DOI] [Details]
	(2023)	*European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 2023), Edinburgh: Scotland. 6-9 Aug 2023* Flynn, P., McCauley, V. and Kealy, C. (2023) Educational Factors Affecting Diversity in Marginalised Rural Communities: Familial Socialisation and Male Second Level Students¿ Perception of Biology European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 2023), Edinburgh: Scotland. 6-9 Aug 2023 [DOI] [Details]
	(2023)	*New Perspectives in Science Education* McCauley, V., Kealy, C., Hill O¿Driscoll, E. and Flynn, P. (2023) ¿Yes, Biology is for me!¿: Raising the Science Capital of Boys New Perspectives in Science Education [Details]
	(2022)	*17th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship* McArt, R, McCauley, V. and Flynn, P. (2022) Impact of Collaborative Problem Solving on Youth Social Entrepreneurial Intention 17th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship [Details]
	(2022)	*New Perspectives in Science Education 2022* McCauley, V., Tierney, C. and Flynn, P. (2022) A Pedagogical Pathway to Enhance Science Identity in Disadvantaged Males New Perspectives in Science Education 2022 [Details]
	(2021)	*16th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Sept 2021. European Conference on Educational Research (ECIE 2021), Virtual Conference, Portugal. 16-17 Sept 2021* McArt, R, McCauley, V. and Flynn, P (2021) Towards Enhancing Social Entrepreneurial Intention in Secondary School Contexts. Conference proceedings. 16th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Page 1291; Volume 2. Guide no: 167 16th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Sept 2021. European Conference on Educational Research (ECIE 2021), Virtual Conference, Portugal. 16-17 Sept 2021 [Details]
	(2021)	*European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 2021)* McCauley, V., O’Donnell, L. and Flynn, P. (2021) Understanding the Role of Residential Learning Communities in Supporting the Transition of Non-Traditional First Year Student into Higher Education. Conference proceedings European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 2021) [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 , pp.315-319 [Details]
	(2019)	*13th European Science Education Research Association* Carroll, S., McCauley, V. and Grenon, G. (2019) “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 , pp.1874-1883 [Details]
	(2018)	*New perspectives in science education 7th edition* Carroll, S., McCauley, V. & Grenon, M. (2018) Investigating the effect of scientist demonstrators on primary children’s science self-efficacy New perspectives in science education 7th edition [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* Martins Gomes, D. 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]

Book Chapters

	Year	Publication
	(2022)	'Design-Based Research' Flynn, P., McHugh, M., McCauley, V., & Hall, T. (2022) 'Design-Based Research' In: Perspectives in Contemporary STEM Education Research: Research Methodology & Design. Switzerland: Springer. [Details]
	(2021)	'Innovative Education Strategies to Advance Ocean Literacies' McCauley, V., Davison, D., McHugh, P., Domegan, C., and Grehan, A. (2021) 'Innovative Education Strategies to Advance Ocean Literacies' In: Ocean Literacy: 21st Century Challenges. :149-168 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. :393-409 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]

Other Journals

	Year	Publication
	(2021)	'Rapid Evidence Assessment Protocol for the Meta-analysis of Initiatives, Interventions and Programmes that Target Rural NEETs' Flynn, P., McCauley, V., Mujcinovic, Radovic, V., Bonjnec, S. and Simoes, F. (2021) 'Rapid Evidence Assessment Protocol for the Meta-analysis of Initiatives, Interventions and Programmes that Target Rural NEETs' Research Square re Systematic Reviews, . [DOI] [Details]
	(2020)	'Development and validation of the Irish Science Self-Efficacy Children’s Questionnaire to assess the short-term influence of scientists facilitating outreach. https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.01.25.919357' Carroll, S., Sheahan, J., McCauley, V. and Grenon, M. (2020) 'Development and validation of the Irish Science Self-Efficacy Children’s Questionnaire to assess the short-term influence of scientists facilitating outreach. https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.01.25.919357' bioRxiv, . [DOI] [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. & McClune, W. (2008) A Review of Science Outreach Strategies North and South: With Some Recommendations for Improvement. Belfast: Centre for Cross Border Studies, 80pp. [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]

Conference Paper

	Year	Publication
	(2023)	Outreach Conscious Science Teaching for STEM Advancement. Keynote Lecture. New Perspectives in Science Education Conference 2023. 16-17 March 2023. McCauley, V. (2023) Outreach Conscious Science Teaching for STEM Advancement. Keynote Lecture. New Perspectives in Science Education Conference 2023. 16-17 March 2023. Conference Paper [Details]
	(2023)	¿Yes, Biology is for me!¿: Raising the Science Capital of Boys. New Perspectives in Science Education Conference 2023. 16-17 March 2023. McCauley, V., Kealy, C., Hill O¿Driscoll, E. and Flynn, P. (2023) ¿Yes, Biology is for me!¿: Raising the Science Capital of Boys. New Perspectives in Science Education Conference 2023. 16-17 March 2023. Conference Paper [Details]
	(2023)	Innovative Methods for Unspeakable Data. University of Galway. College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies Seminar on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Research. 3 March 2023. Davison, K. and McCauley, V. (2023) Innovative Methods for Unspeakable Data. University of Galway. College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies Seminar on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Research. 3 March 2023. Conference Paper [Details]
	(2023)	Lesson Planning in Initial Teacher Education: A Systematic Review of the Literature. The 21st Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii, 3-6 January 2023. Flynn P., McCauley, V. and Capobianco, B. (2023) Lesson Planning in Initial Teacher Education: A Systematic Review of the Literature. The 21st Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii, 3-6 January 2023. Conference Paper [Details]
	(2022)	The role of critical friend groups on preservice teachers¿ development as learners and researchers of teaching. The Collaborative Action Reseasrch Network (CARN). National College of Ireland, Dublin. 28 October 2022. Capobianco, B., McCauley, V. and Flynn P. (2022) The role of critical friend groups on preservice teachers¿ development as learners and researchers of teaching. The Collaborative Action Reseasrch Network (CARN). National College of Ireland, Dublin. 28 October 2022. Conference Paper [Details]
	(2022)	A Science Capital Teaching Approach. The Inaugural Teachers in Residence Mini-Conference. Institute for Lifecourse and Society (ILAS) Building, University of Galway, 1 October 2022. McCauley, V. (2022) A Science Capital Teaching Approach. The Inaugural Teachers in Residence Mini-Conference. Institute for Lifecourse and Society (ILAS) Building, University of Galway, 1 October 2022. Conference Paper [Details]
	(2022)	Cognitive Load Theory. Teaching and Learning Education Research Seminar Series. Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, 21 September 2022. McCauley, V. (2022) Cognitive Load Theory. Teaching and Learning Education Research Seminar Series. Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, 21 September 2022. Conference Paper [Details]
	(2022)	Impact of Collaborative Problem Solving on Youth Social Entrepreneurial Intention. Paper Presentation. 17th European Conference on Innovation & Entrepreneurship (ECIE). 17 Sept 2021. Neapolis University Pafos, Cyprus. McArt, R., McCauley, V., and Flynn, P. (2022) Impact of Collaborative Problem Solving on Youth Social Entrepreneurial Intention. Paper Presentation. 17th European Conference on Innovation & Entrepreneurship (ECIE). 17 Sept 2021. Neapolis University Pafos, Cyprus. Conference Paper [Details]
	(2022)	Live-IT: Living Labs + Opern Toolkit for the Co-Design of Accessible IT Systems & Tools. Research Project Webinar Series. School of Education, NUI Galway. 2nd February 2022. Flynn, P., McCauley, V., and Gartland, S. (2022) Live-IT: Living Labs + Opern Toolkit for the Co-Design of Accessible IT Systems & Tools. Research Project Webinar Series. School of Education, NUI Galway. 2nd February 2022. Conference Paper [Details]
	(2022)	A Pedagogical Pathway to Enhance Science Identity in Disadvantaged Males. Conference Presentation.. New Perspectives in Science Education 2022. Florence, Italy. 17 March 2022. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.13589.81128. McCauley, V. and Flynn, P. (2022) A Pedagogical Pathway to Enhance Science Identity in Disadvantaged Males. Conference Presentation.. New Perspectives in Science Education 2022. Florence, Italy. 17 March 2022. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.13589.81128. Conference Paper [Details]
	(2021)	Academic Supports for First Year Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education. European Conference on Educational Research. 6 Sept 2021. Virtual Conference: Geneva, Switzerland. McCauley, V., Flynn, P., and O’Donnell, L. (2021) Academic Supports for First Year Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education. European Conference on Educational Research. 6 Sept 2021. Virtual Conference: Geneva, Switzerland. Conference Paper [Details]
	(2021)	Creating the Conditions to Enhance Social Entrepreneurial Intention in Secondary School Contexts. 16th European Conference on Innovation & Entrepreneurship. 16-17 Sept 2021. Virtual Conference: Lisboa, Portugal. McArt, R., McCauley, V., and Flynn, P. (2021) Creating the Conditions to Enhance Social Entrepreneurial Intention in Secondary School Contexts. 16th European Conference on Innovation & Entrepreneurship. 16-17 Sept 2021. Virtual Conference: Lisboa, Portugal. Conference Paper [Details]
	(2021)	The Impact of Curricular Change on Complex Adaptive Systems: Wicked Problem in Education Settings. Kaleidoscope 2021. 3-4 June 2021. Virtual Conference: University of Cambridge, England. Davitt, E., McCauley, V., and Flynn, P. (2021) The Impact of Curricular Change on Complex Adaptive Systems: Wicked Problem in Education Settings. Kaleidoscope 2021. 3-4 June 2021. Virtual Conference: University of Cambridge, England. Conference Paper [Details]
	(2021)	The Agile Nature of Effective School Systems: Adaptive Learning Communities and Pedagogical Adaptivity. 7th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd’21). 22-23 June 2021. Virtual Conference: Valencia, Spain. Davitt, E., McCauley, V., and Flynn, P. (2021) The Agile Nature of Effective School Systems: Adaptive Learning Communities and Pedagogical Adaptivity. 7th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd’21). 22-23 June 2021. Virtual Conference: Valencia, Spain. Conference Paper [Details]
	(2020)	Micro-, Meso- and Macro-Pedagogy for Innovative Science Outreach. The New Perspective in Science Education International Conference in Florence, Italy, 19-20 March 2020. McCauley, V., Davison, K. and Flynn, P. (2020) Micro-, Meso- and Macro-Pedagogy for Innovative Science Outreach. The New Perspective in Science Education International Conference in Florence, Italy, 19-20 March 2020. Conference Paper [Details]
	(2020)	Schooling at Home in Ireland during COVID-19: Perspectives and Experiences of Primary and Second-Level Students and their Parents. UCD CHiLD Research Centre Annual Conference. Flynn, N., Keane, E., Davitt, E., McCauley, V., Heinz, M., MacRuairc, G. (2020) Schooling at Home in Ireland during COVID-19: Perspectives and Experiences of Primary and Second-Level Students and their Parents. UCD CHiLD Research Centre Annual Conference. Conference Paper [Details]
	(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: ESAI Conference: Educational Research and Practice in Times of Transition: Looking to the Future. 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: Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Conference 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: 2nd Annual Social Marketing Conference 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: Campus Engage International Conference 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: Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) 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: The Standing Conference on Teacher Education North and South (SCoTENS) 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: The American Association of Physics Teachers National Meeting. 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]

Published Reports

	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. School of Education, Galway, Ireland. [Details]

Conference Contributions

	Year	Publication
	(2020)	EUSTORY Annual Network Meeting 2020, Flynn, P., Nyirenda, J., & McCauley, V. (2020) Supporting the Development of Transversal Skills: The Irish National History Competition. [Poster Presentation], EUSTORY Annual Network Meeting 2020, Malaga, Spain , 01-JAN-20. [Details]
	(2020)	UCD CHiLD Research Centre Annual Conference, Flynn, N., Keane, E., Davitt, McCauley, V., Heinz, M., & MacRuairc, G. (2020) Schooling at Home during Covid-19. [Oral Presentation], UCD CHiLD Research Centre Annual Conference, Online , 17-DEC-20 - 17-DEC-20. [Details]
	(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)	Education Association of Ireland (ESAI) Symposium: Education as a Public Good, Flanagan, E., Hall, T., Flynn, P., McHugh, M., McCauley, V. (2016) The Naturalistic Context of Design-Based Research - Education for Public Good. [Conference Paper], Education Association of Ireland (ESAI) Symposium: Education as a Public Good, Galway, Ireland , 02-APR-16. [Details]
	(2016)	EdTech 2016: ReConstituting TEL: Rising to the Challenge, Hall, T., Flynn, P., Flanagan, E., Thompson Long, B., McHugh, M., McCauley, V., Higgins, M., McHugh, S. (2016) Design Rising: Exemplifying the provenance and emergence of design-based research as intelligent experimentation in Irish education. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], EdTech 2016: ReConstituting TEL: Rising to the Challenge, Law Society Education Building, Blackhall Place, Dublin on May 26-27 (Thursday and Friday) , 26-MAY-16 - 27-MAY-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]

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. iBookstore Electronic Book [Details]
	(2012)	Chemistry Resource Hooks. Sci-Hook Series. McCauley, V. and Ó Gradaigh, S. (2012) Chemistry Resource Hooks. Sci-Hook Series. iBookstore Electronic Book [Details]
	(2012)	Biology Resource Hooks. Sci-Hook Series. McCauley, V. and Ó Gradaigh, S. (2012) Biology Resource Hooks. Sci-Hook Series. iBookstore Electronic Book [Details]
	(2012)	Réamhcheachtanna Ceimice. Sci-Hook Series. Ó Gradaigh, S. and McCauley, V. (2012) Réamhcheachtanna Ceimice. Sci-Hook Series. iBookstore Electronic Book [Details]
	(2012)	Réamhcheachtanna Fisice. Sci-Hook Series. Ó Gradaigh, S. and McCauley, V. (2012) Réamhcheachtanna Fisice. Sci-Hook Series. iBookstore Electronic Book [Details]
	(2012)	Physics Resource Hooks. Sci-Hook Series. McCauley, V. and Ó Gradaigh, S. (2012) Physics Resource Hooks. Sci-Hook Series. iBookstore Electronic Book [Details]

Published abstracts

	Year	Publication
	(2023)	¿Yes, Biology if for me!¿: Raising the Science Capital of Boys. Published Abstract. New Perspectives in Science Education 13th edition. Florence, Italy. 16-17 March 2023. McCauley, V., Kealy, C., Hill-O¿Driscoll, & Flynn, P. (2023) ¿Yes, Biology if for me!¿: Raising the Science Capital of Boys. Published Abstract. New Perspectives in Science Education 13th edition. Florence, Italy. 16-17 March 2023. Published abstracts [Details]
	(2022)	Teacher¿s Epistemic Agency through Galton¿s Lens: Theory and Methodology Explained. In Keane, E. 2022. Contemporary Research in Irish Education ¿ Volume 9. Book of Abstracts. Annual Postgraduate Research Seminar, School of Education, NUI Galway. April 5th 2022. Devine, O., McCauley, V. and Flynn, P. (2022) Teacher¿s Epistemic Agency through Galton¿s Lens: Theory and Methodology Explained. In Keane, E. 2022. Contemporary Research in Irish Education ¿ Volume 9. Book of Abstracts. Annual Postgraduate Research Seminar, School of Education, NUI Galway. April 5th 2022. Published abstracts [Details]
	(2022)	Understanding Sources of Indonesian High School Students¿ Self Efficacy in Learning English as a Foreign Language. In Keane, E. 2022. Contemporary Research in Irish Education ¿ Volume 9. Book of Abstracts. Annual Postgraduate Research Seminar, School of Education, NUI Galway. April 5th 2022. Hadijah, S., and McCauley, V. (2022) Understanding Sources of Indonesian High School Students¿ Self Efficacy in Learning English as a Foreign Language. In Keane, E. 2022. Contemporary Research in Irish Education ¿ Volume 9. Book of Abstracts. Annual Postgraduate Research Seminar, School of Education, NUI Galway. April 5th 2022. Published abstracts [Details]
	(2022)	Pedagogical Adaptivity: Towards a Taxonomy of Teacher Adaptivity in the Classroom. In Keane, E. 2022. Contemporary Research in Irish Education ¿ Volume 9. Book of Abstracts. Annual Postgraduate Research Seminar, School of Education, NUI Galway. April 5th 2022. Davitt, E., Flynn, P. and McCauley, V. (2022) Pedagogical Adaptivity: Towards a Taxonomy of Teacher Adaptivity in the Classroom. In Keane, E. 2022. Contemporary Research in Irish Education ¿ Volume 9. Book of Abstracts. Annual Postgraduate Research Seminar, School of Education, NUI Galway. April 5th 2022. Published abstracts [Details]
	(2022)	Implementing the Science Capital Teaching Approach in a scientist facilitated, informal intervention. In Keane, E. 2022. Contemporary Research in Irish Education ¿ Volume 9. Book of Abstracts. Annual Postgraduate Research Seminar, School of Education, NUI Galway. April 5th 2022. Stubbs, S., McCauley, V. and Grenon, M. (2022) Implementing the Science Capital Teaching Approach in a scientist facilitated, informal intervention. In Keane, E. 2022. Contemporary Research in Irish Education ¿ Volume 9. Book of Abstracts. Annual Postgraduate Research Seminar, School of Education, NUI Galway. April 5th 2022. Published abstracts [Details]
	(2022)	A Pedagogical Pathway to Enhance Science Identity in Disadvantaged Males. Published Abstract. New Perspectives in Science Education 11th edition. Florence, Italy. 17-18 March 2022. https://conference.pixel-online.net/NPSE/acceptedabstracts_scheda.php?id_abs=5462. McCauley, V., Tierney, C. and Flynn, P. (2022) A Pedagogical Pathway to Enhance Science Identity in Disadvantaged Males. Published Abstract. New Perspectives in Science Education 11th edition. Florence, Italy. 17-18 March 2022. https://conference.pixel-online.net/NPSE/acceptedabstracts_scheda.php?id_abs=5462. Published abstracts [Details]
	(2021)	Understanding the Role of Residential Learning Communities in Supporting the Transition of Non-Traditional First Year Student into Higher Education. Conference proceedings European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 2021). McCauley, V., ODonnell, L. and Flynn, P. (2021) Understanding the Role of Residential Learning Communities in Supporting the Transition of Non-Traditional First Year Student into Higher Education. Conference proceedings European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 2021). Published abstracts [Details]
	(2020)	Using the lived experience of parents, young people and children of ‘Schooling at Home’ in Ireland during COVID-19 to identify possibilities for inclusive future-facing education. Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Conference 2021 Booklet: Possibilities in Education: Re-imagining Connections with People, Purpose and Place. Flynn, N., Keane, E., Davitt, E., McCauley, V., Heinz, M., & MacRuairc, G. (2020) Using the lived experience of parents, young people and children of ‘Schooling at Home’ in Ireland during COVID-19 to identify possibilities for inclusive future-facing education. Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Conference 2021 Booklet: Possibilities in Education: Re-imagining Connections with People, Purpose and Place. Published abstracts [Details]
	(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]

Technical Publication

	Year	Publication
	(2021)	Supporting Students Working Remotely Workshop Series: An Evaluation Report. Access Office: NUI Galway. O’Donnell, L., Flynn, P., & McCauley, V. (2021) Supporting Students Working Remotely Workshop Series: An Evaluation Report. Access Office: NUI Galway. Technical Publication [Details]
	(2021)	Model for Circular Human Resource Management. Circular HRM IO1 Report: http://www.circular-hrm.eu/images/documents/io1/EN_CircularHRM_IO1.pdf. Lo Giudice, C.,… Flynn, P., McCauley, V., …. (2021) Model for Circular Human Resource Management. Circular HRM IO1 Report: http://www.circular-hrm.eu/images/documents/io1/EN_CircularHRM_IO1.pdf. Technical Publication [Details]
	(2020)	Brief Report on Preliminary and Provisional Findings (as of 14th July 2020) from (Ongoing) Online Survey on Parents’/Guardians’ and Children’s Experiences of ‘Schooling at Home’ during COVID-19. School of Education, NUI Galway. 10.13140/RG.2.2.26128.23048. Flynn, N., Keane, E., McCauley, V., Davitt, E., Heinz, M., & MacRuairc, G. (2020) Brief Report on Preliminary and Provisional Findings (as of 14th July 2020) from (Ongoing) Online Survey on Parents’/Guardians’ and Children’s Experiences of ‘Schooling at Home’ during COVID-19. School of Education, NUI Galway. 10.13140/RG.2.2.26128.23048. Technical Publication [Details]
	(2020)	Highlighting Circularity into Companies: Identification of companies and data collection process. Case Study? [Task IO.1; A1.2]. March 2020. Circular HRM: Erasmus + Programme. Flynn, P., McCauley, V., and Flaherty, T. (2020) Highlighting Circularity into Companies: Identification of companies and data collection process. Case Study? [Task IO.1; A1.2]. March 2020. Circular HRM: Erasmus + Programme. Technical Publication [Details]
	(2020)	Highlighting Circularity into Companies: Collective Intelligence Data Collection. Case Study? [Task IO.1; A1.1]. April 2020. Circular HRM: Erasmus + Programme. Flynn, P., McCauley, V., and Flaherty, T. (2020) Highlighting Circularity into Companies: Collective Intelligence Data Collection. Case Study? [Task IO.1; A1.1]. April 2020. Circular HRM: Erasmus + Programme. Technical Publication [Details]
	(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]

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]

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]

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. Bristol: Institute of Physics Publishing 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]

Published Review Protocols

	Year	Publication
	(2021)	Rapid Evidence Assessment Protocol for the meta-analysis of Initiatives, Interventions and Programmes that Target Pedagogical Interventions that focus on Lesson Planning. PROSPERO: International prospective register of Systematic Reviews. CRD42021251782 28 May 2021. https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42021251782. McCauley, V. and Flynn, P. (2021) Rapid Evidence Assessment Protocol for the meta-analysis of Initiatives, Interventions and Programmes that Target Pedagogical Interventions that focus on Lesson Planning. PROSPERO: International prospective register of Systematic Reviews. CRD42021251782 28 May 2021. https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42021251782. Published Review Protocols [Details]
	(2021)	Rapid Evidence Assessment Protocol for the Meta-analysis of Initiatives, Interventions and Programmes that Target Rural NEETs. PROSPERO: International prospective register of Systematic Reviews. CRD42021236794. 15 March 2021. https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42021236794. Flynn, P. and McCauley, V. (2021) Rapid Evidence Assessment Protocol for the Meta-analysis of Initiatives, Interventions and Programmes that Target Rural NEETs. PROSPERO: International prospective register of Systematic Reviews. CRD42021236794. 15 March 2021. https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42021236794. Published Review Protocols [Details]

Published Policy

	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. Published Policy [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. Published Policy [Details]

Consensus Document

	Year	Publication
	(2012)	Submission to the Teaching Council for Professional Accreditation for the Initial Teacher Education Programme: Professional Master of Education – 2 Year Model. October 22nd 2012. 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 Master of Education – 2 Year Model. October 22nd 2012. School of Education. NUI Galway, Galway. Consensus Document [Details]
	(2009)	Submission to the Teaching Council for Professional Accreditation for the Initial Teacher Education Programme: Professional Diploma in Education. School of Education. NUI Galway, Galway. Fleming, M., Heinz, M, McCauley, V., Eaton, P and MacMahon, B. (2009) Submission to the Teaching Council for Professional Accreditation for the Initial Teacher Education Programme: Professional Diploma in Education. School of Education. NUI Galway, Galway. Consensus Document [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: Science Education Research Seminar (SERS) Series 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: The opening lecture of the Physics Colloquia at New York University. 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: The Opening Lecture of the Physics Education Colloquia at Worcester Polytechnic Institute Invited Lectures [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]

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]

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]

Honours and Awards

Year	Title	Awarding Body
2022	NUI Galway Presidential Award Nominee for Excellence in Teaching & Learning	NUI Galway
2021	NUI Galway Presidential Award Nominee for Excellence in Teaching & Learning	NUI Galway
2020	NUI Galway Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching & Learning	NUI Galway
2019	NUI Galway Presidential Award Nominee for Excellence in Teaching & Learning	NUI Galway

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
	Journal of Research in Science Teaching	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
2022	Adriana Ferreira de Souza Cardinot	PhD
2022	Michael McNamara	PhD	Y
2021	Sarah Carroll	PhD
2021	Mary Marshall	M.Ed	Y
2021	Niel Conway, Rebecca Doherty, Ellen McTague, Leah Walsh, Niamh Brogan, Shauna Lyons, Kieva Murphy	Professional Master of Education (Thesis)	Y
2021	Amy McDonald	PhD
2020	Martin Clancy, Siobhan Brosnan, Aoife Gavin, Gary Greville, Sean Maloney, Orla McDaid, Aisling O¿Dea, Niamh O¿Shaughnessy	Professional Master of Education (Thesis)	Y
2019	Sinéad Breen, Aisling Corrigan, Karen Kenny, Darragh Lucey, Darragh Lynch, Doireann Morgan, Aoife Sharkey, Kathleen Fitzgerald.	Professional Master of Education (Thesis)	Y
2018	Zara Corbett, Daniela Donghi, Laura Donnellan, Mary Dowd, Eimear Gallagher, Natasha Stewart, Saadia Nazir, Siobhán Fox.	Professional Master of Education (Thesis)
2016	Damien Moran, Deirdre Moran, James Moran, Ruairi Mullen, Aoife Naughton, Emma Neary, Jacqueline Nee, Aoife Nihill, Sarah Tobin, Lorraine Togher, Alan Traynor, Kirsty Warby.	Professional Master of Education (Thesis)	Y
2017	James Frawley, Kenneth Kennedy, Aoife Molloy, Eamon Rabbitte.	Professional Master of Education (Thesis)
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