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Dr. Joseph Roche

Dr. Joseph Roche

Associate Professor, Education

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Biography

Dr Joseph Roche is a researcher and lecturer at Trinity College Dublin. He is Director of Research for the School of Education and leads international research projects investigating the role of science in society. He has worked at NASA and is a visiting scholar at Harvard. He is a Fellow of Trinity College Dublin and is the author of the textbook "Essential Skills for Early Career Researchers". Joseph leads the Science & Society research group at Trinity College and welcomes queries from prospective Masters and Ph.D. students who are interested in the following topics: citizen science, science communication, higher education science, informal science learning, and public engagement with science.

Publications and Further Research Outputs

  • Roche, J., Stanley, J., & Davis, N., Engagement with physics across diverse festival audiences., Physics Education, 51, (4), 2016, p1 - 6Journal Article, 2016, DOI
  • Neenan, E. & Roche, J., Geoscience Education in an Irish Context: A Need for Research, Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection, 4, 2016, p1 - 8Journal Article, 2016, DOI , TARA - Full Text
  • Prendergast, M., Spassiani, N. A., & Roche, J., Developing a Numeracy Module for Students with Intellectual Disability in Higher Education, International Journal of Higher Education, 6, (3), 2017, p169 - 177Journal Article, 2017, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
  • Roche, J., O'Neill, A., & Prendergast, M., An inquiry-based learning intervention to support post-primary engagement with science, technology, engineering and mathematics, European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 4, (4), 2016, p431 - 439Journal Article, 2016, TARA - Full Text
  • Roche, J., Cullen, R. J., & Ball, S. L., The Educational Opportunity of a Modern Science Show, International Journal of Science in Society, 8, (3), 2016, p21 - 30Journal Article, 2016, DOI
  • Roche, J. & Davis, N., Should the science communication community play a role in political activism?, JCOM - Journal of Science Communication, 16, (01), 2017, p1 - 4Journal Article, 2017, TARA - Full Text
  • Eitzel, M. V., Cappadonna, J. L., Santos-Lang, C., Duerr, R. E., Virapongse, A., West, S. E., Kyba, C. C. M., Bowser, A., Cooper, C. B., Sforzi, A., Metcalfe, A. N., Harris, E. S., Thiel, M., Haklay, M., Ponciano, L., Roche, J., Ceccaroni, L., Shilling, F. M., Dörler, D., Heigl, F., Kiessling, T., Davis, B. Y., Jiang, Q., Citizen Science Terminology Matters: Exploring Key Terms, Citizen Science: Theory and Practice, 2, (1), 2017, p1 - 20Journal Article, 2017, DOI , TARA - Full Text
  • Roche, J., & Davis, N., Citizen science: an emerging professional field united in truth-seeking., JCOM: Journal of Science Communication, 16, (04), 2017, p1 - 6Journal Article, 2017, TARA - Full Text
  • Roche, J., Davis, N., O'Boyle, S., Courtney, C., & O'Farrelly, C., Public perceptions of European research: an evaluation of European Researchers' Night in Ireland, International Journal of Science Education, Part B - Communication and Public Engagement, 7, (4), 2017, p18Journal Article, 2017, DOI
  • Roche, J., Davis, N., Stanley, J., & Hurley, M., The Annual Ecsite Conference: An Engagement and Education Forum for Science Museums, Journal of Museum Education, 43, (1), 2018, p78 - 82Journal Article, 2018
  • Roche, J., Davis, N., Chaikovsky, M., O'Boyle, S., & O'Farrelly, C., European Researchers' Night as a Learning Environment, The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Educational Studies, 13, (1), 2018, p1 - 9Journal Article, 2018, DOI , TARA - Full Text
  • Roche, J., Fairfield, J. A., Gallagher, Á., & Bell, L., Bright Club: Establishing a Science Comedy Variety Night in Ireland, Science Communication, 42, (1), 2019, p130 - 140Journal Article, 2019, DOI
  • Moore, S., Roche, J., Bell, L., & Neenan, E. E., Supporting Facilitators of Maker Activities Through Reflective Practice, Journal of Museum Education, 45, (1), 2020, p99 - 107Journal Article, 2020, DOI
  • Roche, J., & Murphy, C. Changing Values in Science Education and the Emergence of Science Gallery in, editor(s)D. Corrigan, C. Buntting, A. Fitzgerald, & A. Jones , Values in Science Education, Switzerland, Springer Nature., 2020, pp91 - 104, [Roche & Murphy]Book Chapter, 2020, DOI
  • Brown, A., Roche, J., & Hurley, M., Engaging migrant and refugee communities in non-formal science learning spaces., JCOM: Journal of Science Communication, 14, (4), 2020, p1 - 7Journal Article, 2020, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
  • Neenan E. E., Roche, J., & Bell, L, Time to Listen: Children's Voice in Geoscience Education Research, Frontiers in Environmental Science, 669430, (9), 2021, p1 - 6Journal Article, 2021, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
  • Roche, J., Bell, L., Galvão, C., Golumbic, Y. N., Kloetzer, L., Knoben, N., Laakso, M., Lorke, J., Mannion, G., Massetti, L., Mauchline, A., Pata, K., Ruck, A., Taraba, P., & Winter, S., Citizen Science, Education, and Learning: Challenges and Opportunities, Frontiers in Sociology, 5, (613814), 2020, p1 - 10Journal Article, 2020, DOI , TARA - Full Text
  • Roche, J., Ni Shuilleabhain, A., Mooney, P., Barber, G. L., Bell, L., & Ryan, C., Citizen Science in Ireland, Frontiers in Communication, 6, (629065), 2021Journal Article, 2021, DOI , TARA - Full Text
  • Davies, S. R., Franks, S., Roche, J., Schmidt, A. L., Wells, R., & Zollo, F., The landscape of European science communication, JCOM: Journal of Science Communication, 20, (03), 2021, p1 - 19Journal Article, 2021, DOI , TARA - Full Text
  • Olesk, A., Renser, B., Bell, L., Fornetti, A., Franks, S., Mannino, I., Roche, J., Schmidt, A. L., Schofield, B., Villa, R., & Zollo, F., Quality indicators for science communication: results from a collaborative concept mapping exercise, JCOM: Journal of Science Communication, 20, (03), 2021, p1 - 17Journal Article, 2021, DOI , TARA - Full Text
  • Mannino, I., Bell, L., Costa, E., Di Rosa, M., Fornetti, A., Franks, S., Iasillo, C., Maiden, N., Olesk, A., Pasotti, J., Renser, B., Roche, J., Schofield, B., Villa, R., & Zollo, F., Supporting quality in science communication: insights from the QUEST project, JCOM: Journal of Science Communication, 20, (03), 2021, p1 - 22Journal Article, 2021, DOI , TARA - Full Text
  • Mejias, S., Thompson, N., Sedas, R. M., Rosin, M., Soep, E., Peppler, K., Roche, J., Wong, J., Hurley, M., Bell, P., & Bevan, B, The trouble with STEAM and why we use it anyway, Science Education, 105, (2), 2021, p209 - 231Journal Article, 2021, DOI , TARA - Full Text
  • Bell, P. L., Hurley, M., Roche, J., & Price, N., Using Reflection Practices to Refine Facilitator Practices in an Informal STEAM Program, AERA, American Educational Research Association Conference, Online/Virtual, 2021Conference Paper, 2021
  • Roche, J., Bell, L., Hurley, M., D'Arcy, G., Owens, B., Jensen, A. M., Jensen, E. A., Gonzalez, J. R., & Russo, P., A Place for Space: The Shift to Online Space Education During a Global Pandemic, Frontiers in Environmental Science, 9, (662947), 2021, p1 - 6Journal Article, 2021, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
  • Brown, A., Hurley, M., Perry, S., & Roche, J., Zines as Reflective Evaluation Within Interdisciplinary Learning Programmes, Frontiers in Education, 6, (675329), 2021, p1 - 10Journal Article, 2021, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
  • Jensen, A. M., Jensen, E. A., Duca, E., & Roche, J., Investigating diversity in European audiences for public engagement with research: Who attends European Researchers' Night in Ireland, the UK and Malta?, PLoS ONE, 16, (7), 2021, p1 - 12Journal Article, 2021, DOI , TARA - Full Text
  • Roche, J., Bell, L., Hurley, M., Jensen, A. M., Jensen, E. A., Owens, B., D'Arcy, G., Gonzalez, J. R., & Russo, P., Perceptions of the European Space Sector: Youth Engagement With Space Education Events, Frontiers in Education, 6, (750952), 2021, p1 - 6Journal Article, 2021, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
  • Roche, J., Arias, R., Bell, L., Boscolo, M., Fornetti, A., Knutas, A., Kupper, F., Magalhães, J., Mannino, I., Mendoza, I., Moreno-Castro, C., Murphy, K., Pridmore, J., Smyth, F., Tola, E., Tulin, M., Weitkamp, E., & Wolff, A., Taking Stock and Re-Examining the Role of Science Communication, Frontiers in Environmental Science, 9, (734081), 2021, p1 - 5Journal Article, 2021, TARA - Full Text
  • Roche, J., Essential Skills for Early Career Researchers, London, UK, SAGE Publications Ltd, 2022, 1 - 191ppBook, 2022, URL
  • Roche, J., Barber, G. L., Batlle, M., Bell, L., Hulm, E. M., Lynch, E., Martin, I., McDwyer, E., McLoone, F., Mu, M., Neenan, E. E., & Ryan, C., Academic Writing in Museums, Museum Management and Curatorship, 37, (6), 2021, p1 - 6Journal Article, 2021, DOI , TARA - Full Text
  • Learning in Citizen Science in, editor(s)K. Vohland, A. Land-Zandstra, L. Ceccaroni, R. Lemmens, J. Perelló, M. Ponti, R. Samson, & K. Wagenknecht , The Science of Citizen Science, Cham, Switzerland, Springer Nature, 2021, pp283 - 308, [Kloetzer, L., Lorke, J., Roche, J., Golumbic, Y., Winter, S., & Jõgeva, A. ]Book Chapter, 2021, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
  • Roche, J., Bell, L., Martin, I., McLoone, F., Mathieson A., & Sommer, F., Science Communication Through STEAM: Professional Development and Flipped Classrooms in the Digital Age, Science Communication, 43, (6), 2021, p805 - 813Journal Article, 2021, DOI , TARA - Full Text
  • Hurley, M., Rhinehart, A., Bell, P., Brown, A., Price, N., & Roche, J., Designing for future action: How STEAM programming can support youth engagement in community changemaking projects, Connected Science Learning, 4, (1), 2022Journal Article, 2022, DOI
  • Achiam, M., Kupper, J. F. H., & Roche, J., Inclusion, reflection and co-creation: responsible science communication across the globe, Journal of Science Communication, 21, (4), 2022, p1 - 8Journal Article, 2022, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
  • Jensen, A. M., Jensen, E. A., Duca, E., Daly, J., Mundow, N., & Roche, J. , How does moving public engagement with research online change audience diversity? Comparing inclusion indicators for 2019 & 2020 European Researchers' night events, PLoS ONE, 17, (3), 2022, p1 - 11Journal Article, 2022, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
  • Roche, J., How to Support Academic Writing for Museum Professionals, Museum International, 74, (1-2), 2022, p158 - 161Journal Article, 2022, DOI , URL
  • McAteer, L., Roche, J., & Kelly, A. M., Renewing an undergraduate science curriculum for the 21st century, Frontiers in Education, 8, 2023Journal Article, 2023, DOI , TARA - Full Text
  • Roche, J., Barber, G. L., Bell, L., Brown, A., Crean, S., Darling, O., Fahy, A., Healy, S., Heffernan, T., Hurley, M., Kearns, A., Lima, A., McAteer, L., McConville, A., Mwakitalu, A., Neil, E. Q., Smyth, F., Taylor, A., Ussher, S., Wedderburn, A., White, C., & Zouboulakis, K., Interrogating illusions of progress: citizen science, science communication, and a call for inclusive reform, Frontiers in Environmental Science, 11, (1269816), 2023, p1 - 6Journal Article, 2023, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
  • Roche, J., Jensen, E. A., Jensen, A. M., Bell, L., Hurley, M., Taylor, A., Boissenin, C., Chase, J., Cherouvis, S., Dunne, K., Kashmina, J., Massarani, L., Planchard, J., Russo, P., & Smyth, F., Bridging citizen science and science communication: insights from a global study of science communicators, Frontiers in Environmental Science, 11, (1259422), 2023, p1 - 9Journal Article, 2023, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
  • Roche, J., Land-Zandstra, A. M., Lewenstein, B. V. and Massarani, L., Science communication in higher education: global perspectives on the teaching of science communication, JCOM: Journal of Science Communication, 22, (06), 2023, p1 - 6Journal Article, 2023, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
  • Hurley, M, & Roche, J., RISING Strong: Sustainability through Art, Science, and Collective Community Action, Sustainability, 15, (20), 2023, p14800Journal Article, 2023, DOI , TARA - Full Text
  • Roche, J., Hurley, M., Jensen, E. A., Massarani, L., Russo, P., & Taylor, A., GlobalSCAPE: successes and failures in connecting with science communicators around the world, Journal of Science Communication, 23, (4), 2024, p1 - 13Journal Article, 2024, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
  • Fahy, A., McCartney, S., Fu, N., & Roche, J., Investigating the indirect impact of transformational leadership on performance and work alienation: evidence from school principals navigating COVID-19, Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 45, (5), 2024, p877 - 898Journal Article, 2024, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
  • Massarani, L., Bray, H., Joubert, M., Ridgway, A., Roche, J., Smyth, F., Stevenson, E., van Dam, F., & Vieira de Abreu, W., The distribution of science communication teaching around the globe. Journal of Science Communication, Journal of Science Communication, 22, (6), 2023, p1 - 32Journal Article, 2023, DOI , TARA - Full Text
  • Golumbic, Y. N., Magalhães, J., Motion, A., & Roche, J., Editorial: Bridging citizen science and science communication, Frontiers in Environmental Science, 12, (1474221), 2024Journal Article, 2024, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
  • Golumbic, Y. N., Roche, J., Motion, A., Magalhães, J., eds., Bridging citizen science and science communication, Lausanne, Frontiers Media SA, 2024, 1 - 134ppBook, 2024, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
  • Davies, S. R., Wells, R., Zollo, F. & Roche, J., Unpacking social media 'engagement': a practice theory approach to science on social media, JCOM: Journal of Science Communication, 23, (06), 2024, p1 - 12Journal Article, 2024, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text

Research Expertise

Environmental communication, Research, science and technology policy, Science communication, Science, Technology and Society, Media and Communications, Inclusive education, STEM curriculum and pedagogy, Higher education, Astronomical sciences, Education, Public participation and community engagement,