A/Prof Emma Gyuris ~ Adjunct Associate Professor

Over the decades since graduation (Monash University), my research interests have changed from medical mirobiology through the ecology of coral reefs especially that of marine turtles and birds to environmental social sciences and teaching and learning. 

Currently I am pursuing research in the areas of teaching  and learning and sustainability. I am particularly interested in how student anxiety  and confidence affect student performance and how students' attitude to environemntally responsible behaviour maybe enhanced by the university experience. 

Teaching

• SC5055: Research and Communication Skills in the Natural Sciences (Level 5; CNS & TSV)

Interests

Research

• sustainability, environmentally responsible behaviour, student anxiety and confidence, university experience

Teaching

• blended learning, work integrated learning, facilitating teamwork and peer-to-peer learning

Experience

• 2017 to 2018 - Adjuntc Associate Professor, James cook University (Townsville)
• 2014 to 2016 - Associate Professor, James Cook University (Townsville)
• 2004 to 2013 - Senior Lecturer, James Cook University (Townsville)
• 1997 to 2003 - Lecturer, James Cook University (Townsville)
• 1995 to 1996 - Associate Lecturer, James Cook Unversity (Townsville)
• 1993 to 1994 - Teacher, State High School (Colonia, Yap State, Micronesia)
• 1985 to 1989 - Research Associate, Queensland Parks & Wildlife service (Townsville)

Awards

• 2010 - Faculty citation for outstanding contribution to student learning
• 2014 - Australian Awards for University Teaching 2014 Citation winner for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
• 2014 - James Cook University Citation for outstanding contribution to student learning and overall winner 2014
• 2013 - JCU TropEco Sustainability Award – Curriculum: teaching, Learning and sustainability

Fellowships

• 2009 to 2010 - Teaching and Learning Development Grant($140,000) for "the First year Experience in a Refreshed Curriculum"

Memberships

• 2012 - Teaching and Learning Academy, JCU
• 2011 - International Association for Impact Assessment
• 2008 - Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia
• 1996 to 2012 - Australian Coral Reef Society

These are the most recent publications associated with this author. To see a detailed profile of all publications stored at JCU, visit ResearchOnline@JCU. Hover over Altmetrics badges to see social impact.

Journal Articles

• Everingham Y, Gyuris E and Connolly S (in press) Enhancing student engagement to positively impact mathematics anxiety, confidence and achievement for interdisciplinary science subjects. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, pp. 1-3
• Li Q, Stoeckl N, King D and Gyuris E (2017) Exploring the impacts of coal mining on host communities in Shanxi, China – using subjective data. Resources Policy, 53. pp. 125-134
• Li Q, Stoeckl N, King D and Gyuris E (in press) Using both objective and subjective indicators to investigate the impacts of coal mining on wellbeing of host communities: a case-study in Shanxi Province, China. Social Indicators Research,
• Luly J, Buettner P, Parsons J, Thiriet D and Gyuris E (2015) Tooth wear, body mass index and management options for edentulous black flying-foxes (Pteropus alecto Gould) in the Townsville district, north Queensland, Australia. Australian Veterinary Journal, 93 (3). pp. 84-88
• Sutton S and Gyuris E (2015) Optimizing the Environmental Attitudes Inventory: establishing a baseline of change in students' attitudes. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 16 (1). pp. 16-33
• Esparon M, Gyuris E and Stoeckl N (2014) Does ECO certification deliver benefits? An empirical investigation of visitors' perceptions of the importance of ECO certification's attributes and of operators' performance. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 22 (1). pp. 148-169
• Esparon M, Stoeckl N and Gyuris E (2013) ECO certification and tourism operators: marketing and operational issues. Tourism Issues: tourism sciences review, 16. pp. 59-78
• Everingham Y, Gyuris E and Sexton J (2013) Using student feedback to improve student attitudes and mathematical confidence in a first year interdisciplinary quantitative course: from the ashes of disaster! International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 44 (6). pp. 877-892
• Gyuris E and Castell L (2013) Tell them or show them? How to improve science students' skills of critical reading. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 21 (1). pp. 70-80
• Gyuris E, Everingham Y and Sexton J (2012) Maths anxiety in a first year introductory quantitative skills subject at a regional Australian university – establishing a baseline. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 20 (2). pp. 42-54

Book Chapters

• Esparon M, Stoeckl N and Gyuris E (2013) ECO certification in Queensland's Wet Tropics World Heritage Area: is it good for business? In: Handbook of tourism economics: analysis, new applications and case studies. World Scientific Publishing, Singapore, pp. 845-869

Conference Papers

• Gyuris E and Everingham Y (2015) Do lower entry-level students benefit most from engagement-centered teaching in a compulsory first year mathematics subject? Proceedings of STARS: Students Transitions Achievement Retention & Success 2015. 1 -4 July 2015, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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ResearchOnline@JCU stores 17+ research outputs authored by A/Prof Emma Gyuris from 2004 onwards.

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These Higher Degree Research projects are either current or by students who have completed their studies within the past 5 years at JCU. Linked titles show theses available within ResearchOnline@JCU.

Completed

• Coal mining and human wellbeing: a case-study in Shanxi, China (2016, PhD , Secondary Advisor)
• The perceived environmental and socio-economic impacts of feral pigs (Sus scrofa): a re-examination of their perceived pest status, and management implications (2012, Masters , Secondary Advisor)
• The role of certification in advancing the sustainable tourism agenda: a case study of the ECO certification scheme in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area (WTWHA) (2013, PhD , Associate Advisor)