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Dr. Anna McLean Phillips is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Physics and Astronomy at Monash University, specializing in Physics Education Research. Her academic focus lies in student experiences within physics learning environments and the practices of both professional and student physicists. She holds a PhD in Physics Education Research from Tufts University (2019) and a Master of Science in Physics from the same institution (2015). Her research explores computational practices in physics, the role of agency in learning, and factors influencing retention in physics majors.
Key projects include a mixed-method longitudinal study on physics major retention and a collaborative initiative addressing accessibility in science internships for disabled and neurodiverse students. Phillips actively contributes to academic discourse through peer review for journals like Science Education and Physical Review Physics Education Research.
Her research interests span neurodiversity in STEM education, LGBTQ+ student inclusion, and innovative laboratory pedagogy. Recent work highlights the intersection of social belonging and academic outcomes, particularly in Australian STEM contexts. Phillips is also engaged in curriculum design, emphasizing computational integration and student-centered approaches.
Despite no explicitly listed awards, her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education). She supervises PhD students and leads grant-funded projects, such as the 2025 initiative on internship accessibility. Phillips is affiliated with Monash’s physics education research community and participates in national conferences like the Australian Institute of Physics Congress.
