Experiential education |
My research program is designed to serve at the leading edge of scholarship in experiential education. It is driven by the existing evidence base in pedagogical best practice, in partnership with community need.
My current field site is the IdeasCongress program. This program establishes a transdisciplinary learning environment for all undergraduate and graduate students at any year level. Using a community-engaged problem based learning approach, students learn the most important skills associated with experiential learning (transferable skills) and practice these in an accessible and inclusive classroom. |
Biomimetics |
Biomimetics refers to a specific case of knowledge translation and transfer; from biology to, usually, engineering.
The potential for innovation and sustainable development of technology using the principles of biomimetics is well established. I work to understand how knowledge is successfully accessed and how biology is taught to non-specialists. |
Seabird Ecology |
Seabirds behavioural ecology can provide meaningful research into both fundamental and applied questions. I study fundamental questions related to mate selection and nest energy dynamics and applied questions related to detecting large ocean regime changes.
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