Meryn McNea

Meryn McNea is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at the University of Limerick. Her research focuses on engineering education, spatial ability in STEM, career pathways of engineers, and critical thinking skills development. She holds a Bachelor of Technology (Education) in Materials and Engineering Technology awarded in 2020.

Her work employs thematic analysis and cognitive perspectives to investigate spatial reasoning's role in STEM success and how educational experiences shape career trajectories. Recent research explores framing methodologies in spatial research within engineering education contexts.

McNea has published three peer-reviewed conference papers between 2023-2024, addressing topics such as spatial ability's cognitive dimensions, career influences among engineers, and methodological approaches to spatial research. Her publications frequently appear in major engineering education conferences like SEFI and Spatial Cognition.

No awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. She currently advises no formally listed students, though her research collaborative work includes colleagues like Drs. Cole, Tanner, and Lane.