Bronwyn Eager

Dr. Bronwyn Eager is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in the Management Discipline at the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, University of Tasmania. She holds a PhD from Swinburne University of Technology and specializes in applied artificial intelligence (AI), entrepreneurship, gender studies, and higher education innovation. Her research explores the intersection of AI in academic writing, digital skills development, and fostering inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystems. She has led funded projects focused on advancing STEM education for girls and women, including initiatives supported by the Invergowrie Foundation.

Education:

• PhD, Swinburne University of Technology, 2017
• Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Swinburne University of Technology, 2010
• Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching, Swinburne University of Technology, 2019

Research Interests:

Dr. Eager’s work emphasizes practical AI applications for academics, entrepreneurship education, and addressing gender disparities in leadership and STEM. She advocates for synergies between academic research and industry实践, leveraging AI to enhance teaching, writing, and outreach. Key themes include AI ethics, digital literacy, and supporting mature-aged and women entrepreneurs through innovative pedagogy.

Grants & Projects:

• Acorns to Oak Trees: Creative approaches to teaching STEM to advance female students (Invergowrie Foundation, $333,289, 2019–2022)
• Combatting underrepresentation of females in STEM through entrepreneurship (Invergowrie Foundation, $60,000, 2019)

Teaching & Engagement:

She designs flipped-learning and online courses in entrepreneurship, small business management, and AI for researchers. Current units include Small Business Management (BMA357) and Entrepreneurship (BAA211). She frequently delivers guest lectures on AI in higher education at institutions like TU Wien and the University of Technology Sydney.

Labs & Collaborations:

Dr. Eager collaborates with the Management Discipline at UTAS and the Swinburne Online program. She maintains active engagement through her blog BronEager.com and newsletters like T3, focusing on AI trends in academia. Her work emphasizes community-building among educators and researchers through outreach programs and mentorship.