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Dr. Jane Magill is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow's School of Education. Her work focuses on innovative educational technologies, STEM outreach, and public engagement in science. She collaborates with institutions like the Department of Electronics Engineering, 4science, and Sheffield Hallam University's Centre for Science Education.
Her research explores virtual worlds (e.g., Inter-Life) to support student transitions to higher education, mobile-learning integration, and interdisciplinary curriculum development. Notable projects include Engineering Everywhere (a 14-16 Science resource) and Street Vibe, a festival combining engineering and music.
Magill has secured £891,000 in EPSRC grants for projects like Engineering the Future (£365k), Engineering the Curriculum (£342k), and Street Vibe (£184k). She is affiliated with the Royal Society of Chemistry, Women's Engineering Society, and the British Science Association (Glasgow branch).
Her publications emphasize digital tools for education, transition support systems, and curriculum innovation. Recent work includes studies on Second Life integration, mobile technology in learning environments, and virtual world interoperability.
