Lynne Bianchi

Lynne Bianchi is a Professor of Science and Engineering Education at The University of Manchester, Department of Mechanical Engineering. Her work focuses on primary science education, teacher professional learning, and curriculum development. Bianchi has contributed to national and international initiatives to enhance STEM education, emphasizing real-world, project-based learning approaches. She has collaborated with various organizations, including The Primary Science Teaching Trust and The Comino Foundation, to support educational equity and innovation. Her research and leadership have influenced policy and practice, with a commitment to closing the opportunity gap for disadvantaged students. Bianchi is also involved in external advisory roles and has received recognition for her contributions to education and science outreach.

Lynne Bianchi is a researcher in Science & Engineering Education and Teacher Professional Development. Her work focuses on enhancing science education through policy, practice, and teacher leadership. Bianchi explores how higher-order thinking skills and personal capabilities can be developed in primary science education. She investigates the role of professional learning frameworks in fostering teacher agency and subject leadership. Her research also emphasizes the importance of scientist-teacher collaborations in promoting science communication and inclusive teaching practices. Bianchi's publications address key issues in children's learning, the development of learning progressions in engineering education, and the use of verbal behavior analysis in science classrooms.