Mary Hanrahan

Mary Hanrahan is a Research Fellow affiliated with the Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice at Queensland University of Technology. Her work bridges science education, critical discourse analysis (CDA), and inclusive pedagogy, focusing on transforming classroom dynamics and enhancing science literacy through sociocultural and interpersonal frameworks.

• Education: PhD thesis (1999) on science literacy and reflexive research practices at QUT.
• Research Interests: Critical analysis of teacher-student interactions, hybrid discourses in science classrooms, equity-driven pedagogy, and the role of embodied research in education.

Her publications (1995–2006) emphasize CDA applications, power-sharing in STEM education, and community engagement with technology. Recent trends highlight her focus on sociocultural dimensions of learning and innovative evaluation methods for IT projects.