Achievements

Research Roles: Dr. Marques has been a researcher at the Universidade de Aveiro since 2015, focusing on didactics and technology in teacher training. She has led several high-impact projects funded by Erasmus Plus and the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia. Educational Contributions: She has designed and implemented multiple training programs and workshops for teachers, emphasizing critical thinking, online learning, and digital education tools. Publications & Presentations: She has presented her work at international conferences and published in notable journals, contributing significantly to the field of educational technology and teacher training.

Additional Contributions

Editorial Work: Dr. Marques serves as a reviewer for prominent journals in education and technology, including MDPI’s Games and Sustainability. Leadership: She is actively involved in coordinating significant research projects and educational programs, such as the Smart Knowledge Garden and the Open Education Smart Campus.

Current Research Projects

Margarida is currently co-principal investigator of the EduCITY project and contributes to several other significant projects, including CURIOSOIL, OpenUS4ALL, School FaN, MEREVIA, and VaBioLa. Her involvement in these diverse projects demonstrates her extensive engagement in advancing educational technologies and science literacy.

Professional Background and Recognition

Margarida’s professional journey includes roles as a research fellow and teacher in various projects and institutions. Her experience spans from her doctoral studies to recent research endeavors, showcasing a consistent and impactful career in educational research. Her awards and contributions to knowledge dissemination further affirm her suitability for the Best Researcher Award.

Jorge Pozuelo Muñoz | Educational Innovation in Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr Jorge Pozuelo Muñoz, Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain

Prof. Dr. Jorge Pozuelo Muñoz 🧑‍🏫 is an esteemed educator and researcher in the field of physics and science education. He holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Zaragoza (2021) 📜, with a thesis on meteorological stations in secondary education, earning a Cum Laude distinction 🌟. He also has Master’s degrees in History of Science and Scientific Communication from Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (2019) 📚 and in Teacher Training (Physics and Chemistry) from Zaragoza (2018) 🏆, where he received the Extraordinary Master’s Award. Currently, he teaches various science and education courses at the University of Zaragoza 👨‍🏫.

Publication profile

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Academic training

👩‍🎓 Graduado en Física por la Facultad de Ciencias de Zaragoza, España, el 07/03/2017. Obtuvo el Máster Universitario en Formación del Profesorado con especialidad en Física y Química por la Facultad de Educación de Zaragoza, España, el 17/07/2018, destacando con el Premio Extraordinario Fin de Máster y el premio al mejor TFM Modalidad A 🏆. Completó el Máster Universitario en Historia de la Ciencia y Comunicación Científica, con especialidad en Historia de la Ciencia, en la Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche, España, el 07/10/2019 📚. Todos los títulos están homologados 📜.

Experience

El grupo pertenece al Instituto Universitario de Ciencias Ambientales (IUCA), una entidad dedicada a la investigación universitaria. Además, el grupo S27_23R, conocido como Grupo BEAGLE, se especializa en la investigación en didáctica de las ciencias naturales y está afiliado a la Universidad de Zaragoza. 🌍🔬 La Universidad de Zaragoza, como institución académica, apoya este grupo de investigación, fomentando el desarrollo y la innovación en el ámbito de la enseñanza de las ciencias naturales. 📚🏛️ El enfoque del Grupo BEAGLE está en mejorar la educación científica, combinando la investigación teórica con aplicaciones prácticas en el aula. 👩‍🏫🔍

projects

Alberto Cazaña Garcés achieved top honors with his project “La Física del Sonido en Educación Primaria” (4/06/2024). Genoveva Casañ Fortea excelled with her master’s project on forces and ICT, earning an outstanding grade (20/02/2024). Sonia Paz Outeiral received top honors for her didactic proposal on light and sound (20/02/2024). Paula Ibáñez Torres earned a notable grade for her project on school gardens in early education (17/07/2023). Nerea Clemente Sanz also received a notable grade for her work on plants in primary education (17/07/2023). Beatriz Elena Prades Prades achieved an outstanding grade for analyzing primary education textbooks and curriculum on living kingdoms (17/07/2023). 🌟📚🏅

Research focus

E Cascarosa Salillas and J Pozuelo Muñoz focus on enhancing science education through innovative teaching methods, such as inquiry-based learning, problem-based learning, and the use of historical scientific instruments. Their research aims to improve students’ understanding and attitudes towards science, from the nano-science experience in secondary education to the life cycle assessment in higher education. They also study the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students’ attitudes and explore computational models for environmental science. Their work contributes to the development of scientific competencies and critical thinking skills in students. 🔬📚🧪🌍🧠