ABOUT - OUR TEAM
- Inequities in education broadly, and specifically issues of diversity, equity and inclusion in STEM education, which lead to inequities in STEM professions and careers.
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The need for consensus between research/higher education, policy and practice when it comes to STEM education, and the need for capacity-building measures to support teachers to deliver integrated STEM education.
- Build and deepen teachers’ understanding of integrated STEM education through immersive professional experiences in real-world STEM contexts.
- Develop and strengthen the connections across and between actors within the STEM learning ecosystem to improve learner outcomes.
Dr Eilish McLoughlin is an Associate Professor and Head of the School of Physical Sciences at Dublin City University (DCU). She is a Fellow of the Institute of Physics and a Chartered Physicist. Eilish leads the preparation of second level physics teachers through DCU’s BSc Science Education Programme. Her research interests focus on supporting teacher’s professional learning in physics and science. She leads and collaborates in STEM education projects at EU, national, and local levels that examine the development of curriculum, instruction and assessment at all levels of education.
Eilish McLoughlin
Programme Director
Angela Lally has served as National Programme Manager since June 2023. Angela has been working in DCU since 2003, providing management and administrative support to STEM-related research projects. Her experience covers support for projects funded through the Irish Exchequer, European Union and Industry Collaborations.
Angela Lally
National Programme Manager
E: stint@dcu.ie
Caprise Perrineau joined the STEM Teacher Internship (STInt) Programme in March 2024 as the Interim Communications and Operations Officer. Caprise achieved a bachelor’s degree in Biology at Carleton University then worked in health promotion, and science communication fields within higher education in Canada. She is now using her experience in STEM, communications, and project management to support the STInt Programme.
Caprise Perrineau
Interim Commincations and Operations Officer
Claire Keogh joined the STEM Teacher Internship Programme in 2020. Claire completed her undergraduate degree in Business at Dublin City University. Claire then worked in industry, focusing on roles with internships and placements before joining STInt.
Claire Keogh
Commincations and Operations Officer
E: stint@dcu.ie
David Farrell is Industry Relations Lead for the STEM Teacher Internship Programme. He brings 15 years of experience in sales and leadership from companies including Oracle, Adobe and SAP. In addition to his Business in Enterprise degree from IADT, he is currently studying for a postgraduate in Digital Leadership and Transformation in TU Dublin. David’s focus is on promoting STEM education and expanding the STInt initiative to include new hosts.
David Farrell
Industry Relations Lead
Jennifer McKenna is European Programme Manager in Intel. She is an ambitious technical female who has worked on leading edge semiconductor technologies for 16 years. She has an inquisitive nature demonstrated by her extensive book collection. She completed a PhD in orgranometallic chemistry and is a member of the Astronomy Ireland magazine editorial team; proofreading and writing articles regularly for the monthly publication. With a keen interest in science, technology, health and wellness she wants to use her extensive experience in engineering and management to work with energetic and diverse people. Jennifer is Intel representative on Education Committee and CWIT lead for STInt Programme since 2017.
Jennifer McKenna
Industry Liaison
Shalini Tater Hollingum is a Product Manager within Accenture Technology. She leads multi-disciplinary, global innovation teams leveraging leading edge technologies to build assets and accelerators that help clients along their Digital Transformation journey. Shalini leads Future of STEM Team at Accenture Ireland with the aim of promoting STEM education and careers for women, represents the company in Connecting Women in Technology, and has been involved with STInt Programme since 2016 providing industry voice to the programme and liaising with current and prospective host companies.
Shalini Tater Hollingum
Industry Liaison
