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Research interests
Annie's research interests are in developing accessible and equitable evaluation and research methods to be used with children and families, and in understanding the development of career aspirations of children and young people.
Biography
Annie is an evaluator and social researcher with NUSTEM at Northumbria University.
Annie's background is in social sciences and social inclusion. She started out in the Third Sector within organisations working to improve the outcomes of children and young people, before moving into Higher Education.
Annie is a mixed-methods researcher who leads on evaluation elements across the wide-variety of NUSTEM's funded projects, as well as delivering external evaluation commissions and consultancies.
Education/Academic qualification
Social Research, PGDip, Social Research Skills with Specialism, Ulster University
Award Date: 28 Jun 2019
European CommunityStudies, MA, MA Euroculture, Jagiellonian University in Kraków
Award Date: 15 Jan 2010
German Studies, BA (Hons), German, University of Leeds
Award Date: 19 Jul 2007
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Elimination before imagination: How children’s early understanding of scientists may limit aspirations for broader STEM careers
Padwick, A., Davenport, C. & Strachan, R., 8 Oct 2022, 2022 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE). 2022 ed. IEEE, p. 1 9 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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'People like me': identifying personal attributes of STEM professionals
Davenport, C., Horan, M., Willis, B., Padwick, A. & Strachan, R., 8 Oct 2022, 2022 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE 2022). Piscataway, US: IEEE, p. 1-8 8 p. (Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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A Theory of Change for improving children's perceptions, aspirations and uptake of STEM careers
Davenport, C., Dele-Ajayi, O., Emembolu, I., Morton, R., Padwick, A., Portas, A., Sanderson, J., Shimwell, J., Stonehouse, J., Strachan, R., Wake, L., Wells, G. & Woodward, J., 1 Aug 2021, In: Research in Science Education. 51, 4, p. 997–1011 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Scientist of the Week: evaluating effects of a teacher-led STEM intervention to reduce stereotypical views of scientists in young children
Shimwell, J., DeWitt, J., Davenport, C., Padwick, A., Sanderson, J. & Strachan, R., 3 Apr 2023, In: Research in Science and Technological Education. 41, 2, p. 423-443 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Tackling the digital and engineering skills shortage: Understanding young people and their career aspirations
Davenport, C., Padwick, A., Strachan, R., Shimwell, J. & Horan, M., 21 Oct 2020, 2020 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE, p. 1-8 8 p. 9274242. (Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE; vol. 2020-October).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Open AccessFile5 Citations (Scopus)50 Downloads (Pure)
Impacts
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NTCA STEM and Digital Skills Programme
Davenport, C. (Participant), Shimwell, J. (Participant), Sanderson, J. (Participant), Padwick, A. (Participant) & Strachan, B. (Participant)
Impact: Public policy, law and services, Pedagogic/curricula (beyond Northumbria)