Emma-Lee Steindl

Dr Emma-Lee Steindl serves as a Lecturer in Education at the University of the Sunshine Coast's School of Education and Tertiary Access. She maintains an active research profile while contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs. Her academic journey includes significant experience across multiple educational contexts including on-campus instruction, distance education, special education settings, and English language preparatory schools.

Her research interests span multiple interconnected domains:

• STEM education with particular focus on mathematics and science teaching methodologies
• Trauma-aware and trauma-informed educational practices
• Expressive therapies including music therapy applications in educational settings
• Educational and developmental psychology perspectives
• Cultural considerations in inclusive educational environments
• Barriers and facilitators to accessing education and allied health services

Dr Steindl's recent scholarly output reveals an evolving trajectory from classroom practice to academic research, with increasing emphasis on interdisciplinary connections between engineering education research, trauma-informed practices, and psychological wellbeing. Her 2025 systematic literature review on engineering education researcher development demonstrates methodological sophistication while her 2024 Declaration for a Trauma-Informed Education Workforce in Australia shows national policy influence.

Her notable awards include:

• Associate Fellow (Indigenous Knowledges) of the Higher Education Academy (2024)
• Highly Commended Tutor Award from Queensland University of Technology (2024)
• Multiple Staff Recognition Awards for Individual and Team Impact (2023)
• Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Innovation and Creative Practice (2019)

Dr Steindl has secured research funding including the 2023-2025 Royal Society of Chemistry grant "Balancing Learning and Life to Become a Chemist" which investigates external responsibilities shaping student success inequity. She has partnered with academics, industry professionals, and volunteers to implement learning programs such as Room 17 Goes Large and STEM-antics, demonstrating commitment to both educational innovation and student wellbeing. Her professional memberships across counseling, psychology, and education associations reflect the interdisciplinary nature of her work in educational support systems.