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Associate Professor Kathy Smith is the Associate Dean (Partnerships) in RMIT University's School of Education (College of Design and Social Context). Her research focuses on primary education, science education, STEM, and teacher professional learning. With 35 years of experience spanning teaching, academia, and policy, she emphasizes elevating teacher expertise and fostering collaborative partnerships.
Research Projects:
- Leading a large Australian Research Council (ARC) linkage project on problem-based learning in STEM.
- Contributed to initiatives like the 'STEM Monograph Series' and 'Renewal of Science Continuum Archive'.
- Coordinated projects with schools and organizations such as Catholic Education Melbourne and the Knox School.
Achievements:
- Received prestigious awards including the Monash Vice Chancellor’s Early Career Research Award (2020) and the Jeff Northfield Memorial Award (2014).
- Secured over AUD 1.5 million in research funding for projects like 'Exploring Problem Based Learning in schools' (ARC Linkage, $422,092).
Grants & Partnerships:
- Managed grants totaling over AUD 1 million, including collaborations with government and educational bodies.
- Advocated for teacher-driven research through projects like 'Leading School Based Change' (Knox School, $113,000).
Labs/Teams:
- Leads interdisciplinary teams in STEM education innovation and teacher professional development.
- Collaborates with international partners on cross-cultural studies in education.
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