Dr. Mairéad Hourigan currently serves as a lecturer in mathematics education working within the STEM Education Department of Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick. She works with both undergraduate and post-graduate prospective primary teachers. Dr. Mairéad Hourigan obtained her bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees from the University of Limerick. Her research interests include mathematics education, STE(A)M education, transitions, the characteristics of primary teachers, the impact of teacher education, and research methodologies to support understanding.