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Donna Rigano is a Professor affiliated with James Cook University (JCU), known for her interdisciplinary research in science education and environmental sustainability. Her work emphasizes student emotions in learning environments, teacher professional development, and community resilience strategies. She has collaborated extensively with scholars such as Stephen Ritchie, Louisa Tomas, and Margaret Gooch, producing influential publications across journals and edited volumes.
Her research spans topics including science curriculum design, emotional dynamics in classrooms, and the integration of environmental education within school systems. Notable contributions include exploring how students regulate emotions during science learning and investigating community responses to environmental challenges like water quality degradation in the Great Barrier Reef region.
Rigano has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters since 2000, addressing themes such as collaborative academic writing practices, leadership in science departments, and interdisciplinary approaches to education. Her work often employs qualitative methodologies, including ethnography and narrative analysis, to understand complex educational and social dynamics.
