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Eileen Scanlon is Regius Professor of Open Education at The Open University and Associate Director of Research and Innovation in the Institute of Educational Technology (IET). She coordinates digital engagement initiatives for staff, students, and the public, with a focus on tools and technologies for research communication. Her work spans projects like the Catalyst project, Open Learning Network, and the Open Science Laboratory, reflecting her expertise in educational technology and public science engagement.
- Regius Professor of Open Education, The Open University
- Associate Director (Research and Innovation), Institute of Educational Technology
- Visiting Professor, Moray House School of Education, University of Edinburgh
- Trustee, Bletchley Park Trust
Her research explores how digital technologies transform academic communication practices, emphasizing open educational resources, inquiry-based pedagogy, and equitable access to science education. She has led projects such as Personal Inquiry (developing the nQuire platform) and Open Science Laboratory, which innovates practical science teaching via online labs. Her work is funded by the European Commission, ESRC, and Wolfson Foundation.
Eileen has held leadership roles at The Open University since 1978, including Director of the Computers and Learning Research Group (CALRG) and the Centre for Research in Education and Educational Technology (CREET). She has contributed to postgraduate programs like Contemporary Issues in Science Learning and Communicating Science in the Information Age, and her PhD (1990) focused on cognitive models of physics problem-solving.
Scientific awards:
- Regius Professorship (recognizing exceptional contributions to educational technology and public engagement with science)
Her affiliations include:
- Institute of Educational Technology (IET), The Open University
- Moray House School of Education, University of Edinburgh (Visiting Professor)
- Bletchley Park Trust (Trustee)
