A/Prof Emma Gyuris - Research Portfolio

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About

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.

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 2020 - 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)

Research Disciplines

Socio-Economic Objectives

Honours

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

Publications

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

Gyuris E (2018) Evaluating the effectiveness of postgraduate research skills training and its alignment with the Research Skill Development framework. Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice, 15 (4).
Li Q, Stoeckl N, King D and Gyuris E (2018) 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, 137 (3). pp. 895-921
Everingham Y, Gyuris E and Connolly S (2017) Enhancing student engagement to positively impact mathematics anxiety, confidence and achievement for interdisciplinary science subjects. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 48 (8). pp. 1153-1165
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
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

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 (2017) Evaluating the alignment between the RSD framework and the effectiveness of 'bolted on' research skills training. Proceedings of the International Conference on Models of Engaged Learning and Teaching. In: I-MELT: International Conference on Models of Engaged Learning and Teaching, 11-13 December 2017, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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

More: ResearchOnline@JCU stores 19+ research outputs authored by A/Prof Emma Gyuris from 2004 onwards.

Supervision

Advisory Accreditation: I can be on your Advisory Panel as a Primary or Secondary Advisor.

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.

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