Professor Sari Havu-Nuutinen works at the School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education , part of the University of Eastern Finland . With over 20 years of experience in teacher education, she specializes in early childhood education , science education , and STEM curriculum development . Her international collaborations span Finland, Brazil, and Namibia, including a Fulbright scholarship at Ohio University (2015). Leads national projects on science education and flexible learning Co-developer of international teacher education programs Published extensively on science capital and teacher agency Research Interests: Focus on science capital , inquiry-based learning , and teacher professional development . Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical curriculum innovation. Publications: Recent studies examine STEM implementation in Namibia, Finnish science capital surveys, and comparative analyses of early-years education. Articles emphasize metacognition, technology integration, and sustainability education. Scientific Contributions: Developed science capital teaching frameworks Contributed to international teacher education manuals Systematic reviews on STEM aspirations Awards: Fulbright scholar (ASLA Fulbright senior research grant, 2015)








