Emma Versteegh

Dr. Emma Versteegh is an Assistant Professor at the Freudenthal Institute, part of the Faculty of Science at Utrecht University. Her work focuses on Science Education and Biogeochemistry, with expertise in subject didactics and educational development.

• Primary Affiliation: Utrecht University, Faculty of Science, Science Education
• External Position: Senior Lecturer at Hogeschool Rotterdam (since 2015)

Research Interests span science education development and biogeochemical processes. She investigates:

• Carbonate formation in earthworm granules
• Isotopic composition analysis for environmental reconstruction
• Science teaching methodologies
• STEM education and teacher training

Recent Activities include participation in conferences such as:

• Lessen voor een Hoopvolle Toekomst (2025, 2024)
• NIBI VO Conferentie (2024, 2023, 2022)
• Teacher Education Network (TEN) STE*M: STEM for All conference (2024)
• Educating the Educators (2023)

Key Contributions involve coordinating educational programs, chairing meetings, and developing professional and academic research projects in science education.