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Martyn Hendry is a Teaching Fellow at the Strathclyde Institute of Education, University of Strathclyde, specializing in STEM education and innovative teaching methodologies for primary schools. His work integrates technology with pedagogical research to address equity and accessibility in educational outreach.
His research focuses on design-based learning, augmented reality applications, and physical computing in primary classrooms, with emphasis on student engagement in makerspaces and strategies for reaching underserved communities. He examines policy impacts on STEM outreach and develops frameworks for sustainable educational impact aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Analysis of his 2020-2025 publications reveals consistent exploration of technology-mediated learning environments, particularly BBC Micro:bit implementations and policy-responsive outreach models. His work demonstrates how design thinking bridges classroom practice with community engagement, prioritizing equity in STEM participation across Scottish educational contexts.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Strathclyde Medal (2023) for the 'Sustainable Impact by Design' team's contributions to educational outreach
Hendry leads and collaborates on externally funded projects including 'Engineering equity in STEM employment' (2022-2023) and 'Exploring Augmented Reality teaching in primary schools' (2024), partnering with third-sector organizations to develop scalable outreach models focused on social integration and widening participation.
As core member of the award-winning 'Sustainable Impact by Design' team, he contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives that connect university resources with community partners to create replicable frameworks for impactful educational interventions in primary STEM education.
