Clodagh Reid

Clodagh Reid is a Lecturer at the Department of Technology Education, Faculty of Engineering and Informatics, Athlone Institute of Technology. Her work focuses on advancing engineering education through research in spatial visualization, design creativity, cognitive load measurement, and innovative assessment methods like adaptive comparative judgment. She explores how spatial skills influence problem-solving behavior and design processes in undergraduate engineering students.

Her research interests include:

• Engineering education methodologies
• Design creativity development
• Cognitive load and spatial ability interactions
• STEM education trends in Ireland
• Transparency in technology education research

Reid’s publications analyze eye-tracking data, biometric measurements (e.g., pupil dilation), and stress responses during spatial tasks. She emphasizes holistic assessment tools and has contributed to workshops introducing adaptive comparative judgment (ACJ) for design problem evaluation. Her work bridges cognitive science and education, addressing how spatial skills impact engineering students’ success.

She has organized conferences like PATT2018 and is recognized for contributions to technology education research. While specific award names are not listed, her involvement in prestigious academic events underscores her scholarly impact.