Speakers

Andrew Bailey

Andrew Bailey teaches physics in Grove Academy, Dundee and is an IOP Scotland Physics Coach.

Dr Richard Brock

Richard Brock is a Senior Lecturer in Science Education at King’s College London. After working as a secondary physics teacher, he now lectures on the science PGCE, MA programmes and supervises doctoral students. His research focuses on learning in science education, in particular the nature of scientific understanding and fine-grained models of conceptual change.

Matthew Burke

Matthew Burke is PT Physics at Lochaber High School and an IOP Scotland Physics Coach.

Drew Burrett

Drew Burrett teaches physics at Stewarton Academy, is seconded part-time to the Centre for Teaching Excellence at the University of Glasgow and an IOP Scotland Physics Coach.

Martyn Crawshaw

Martyn Crawshaw is an IOP Scotland Physics Coach and an Education Scotland Associate. Until recently he was the Faculty Head of Science in Millburn Academy, Inverness, and is keen on the use of practical work, modelling and effective use of simulations to promote learning in physics.

Rachel Dixon

Rachael Dixon teaches physics in Fife having previously worked for ESA. She is a member of the IOP Stirling Physics Teachers Meeting planning committee.

Jennie Hargreaves

Jennie Hargreaves is an IOP Scotland Physics Coach. She is well known for her MrsPhysics website providing support materials for teachers and pupils studying physics in Scotland.

Derek Harris

Derek Harris a Head of Business Development at Skyrora.

Eileen MacLeod

Eileen MacLeod teaches physics in Highland. She is a member of the IOP Stirling Physics Teachers Meeting planning committee.

Emma Meehan

Emma Meehan is Head of Facilities, Operations and Outreach at the Boulby Underground Laboratory, operated by the Science and Technology Facilities Council in partnership with mine operators ICL. She began her career at Boulby in a cleaning role before moving into science support and technical operations, playing a key role in the development of the Boulby Underground Germanium Suite (BUGS) and the laboratory’s expansion. Emma is passionate about inclusive leadership, technician development, and widening access to STEM careers. She has spoken widely about her unconventional pathway into science and was awarded the Institute of Physics Technician Award in recognition of her contribution to the field.

Ian Menzies

Ian Menzies is a Physics and Mathematics teacher by profession and taught in both Scotland and Africa. Following a period of time working in international aid and development, he joined Learning and Teaching Scotland, and then subsequently Education Scotland. In his role as Senior Education Officer at Education Scotland, he has led on the 3-18 Sciences Curriculum, STEM education, Learning for Sustainability, and outdoor learning for over 14 years. He and his team have responsibility for facilitating the curriculum improvement cycle process for the 3-18 sciences curriculum and continue to support a wide range of other improvement activity.

Emily Murphy

Emily Murphy is a Business Development Associate at Skyrora.

Brian Redman

Brian Redman formerly taught physics in the Scottish Borders and is an IOP Scotland Physics Coach.

Allan Reid

Allan Reid is PT Physics in Elgin Academy and is a Space Advocate for the National Space Academy. He is also an IOP Scotland Physics Coach.

Julien Ribeyron

Julien Ribeyron teaches physics at Lochaber High School.

Malcolm Thomson

Malcolm Thomson is an IOP Scotland Physics Coach. Until recently he was PT Physics at Milne’s High School in Fochabers in Moray. He has experience as an author of physics resources and of several roles working for SQA.