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Matthew Pye is a Lecturer at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences in the Faculty of Science at The University of Sydney. His work bridges education and environmental science, with a focus on culturally responsive curricula, sustainability in higher education, and pedagogical innovation in STEM fields. He is a member of the Charles Perkins Centre, a multidisciplinary research hub addressing major health challenges. Contact details include his office at Room 506, F07 Carslaw Building.
Research interests span STEM education methodologies, cultural competence in veterinary and environmental sciences, and the integration of sustainability principles into academic frameworks. He has contributed to frameworks embedding Indigenous knowledge systems into science curricula and explored two-stage examination systems in STEM disciplines.
Grants include the 2023 ACDS grant on cultural responsibility in science education and a 2015 Small Educational Innovation Grant for cultural competence in life sciences. Notable media coverage includes a 2019 article on Australian native plant cultivation's ecological impacts, featured in the Australian Plant Society NSW.
Collaborations include industry partnerships for student research projects and contributions to open educational resources like the 'Campus Flora' digital work. His work emphasizes ethical tensions in education, such as animal dissection practices and environmental stewardship.