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Dr. Emma Burns is a Research Fellow at Macquarie University, affiliated with the Macquarie School of Education and the Lifespan Health & Wellbeing Research Centre. Her work focuses on socio-motivational factors affecting adolescents' engagement in STEM, particularly examining teacher-student relationships' impact on academic outcomes. She holds a PhD from the University of New South Wales and a BA in Neuroscience from Boston University.
Education:
- PhD in Educational Psychology, University of New South Wales (2017)
- BA in Neuroscience, Boston University (2013)
Research Interests: Her research integrates social cognitive theory, stage-environment fit theory, and advanced quantitative methods like latent growth modeling. Key areas include:
- Teacher-student relationships and their influence on motivation
- LGBTQ+ school climate perceptions
- STEM engagement and equity
- Quantitative methodologies for educational research
Grants & Projects:
- DE23: Power of Teacher-Student Relationships (2023–2026)
- LGBTQ+ School Climate Validation Study (2020–2021)
Awards: Recipient of the ARC Discovery Early Career Research Award (DECRA).
Teaching & Mentorship: Teaches educational psychology and research methods courses, including workshops for HDR students. Supervises research on motivation, teacher-student dynamics, and quantitative methods.
Labs/Teams: Active member of the Lifespan Health & Wellbeing Research Centre, collaborating internationally on projects related to school climate and STEM equity.
