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Dr Mary Kynn

Senior Lecturer - Data Science

Staff Member Details
Email: m.kynn@ecu.edu.au
Campus: Joondalup  
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8692-5105

Mary is a Senior Lecturer in Applied Statistics in the School of Science.

Current Teaching

  • MAT2110 Applied Statistics
  • MAT5212 Biostatistics
  • MAT6104 Applied Multivariate Statistics

Background

Mary has over twenty years’ experience teaching mathematics, statistics and research methods with a focus on the innovative use in technology in education. She completed a bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Studies in 2015 from the Central Queensland University and developed several web-based applications for teaching. Mary received an Advance Award for Advancing the Blended Learning Environment in 2017 for her immersive 3D visualisations in cell biology created in Unity3D for both the CAVE2 and YouTube. Mary collaborates across disciplines including health and environmental science is always open to new partnerships.

Research Areas and Interests

  • Technology in teaching and learning
  • Immersive visualisation
  • Student experience, mental health & wellbeing, accessibility

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Multimedia Studies with Distinction, Central Queensland University, 2015.
  • Doctor of Philosopy, Queensland University of Technology, 2005.
  • Bachelor of Applied Science - Honours (Mathmatics), Queensland University of Technology, 1999.
  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Mathematics) with Distinction, Queensland University of Technology, 1997.

Research Outputs

2025

Journal Articles

  • Hadley, BJ., Reinke, NB., Massa, HM., Kynn, M., Shuker, M., Cartwright, K., Banens, Y., Wilson, JC. (2025). Developing Online Preparatory Modules for Biochemistry Laboratory Classes Using Constructivist Learning Theories. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 54(2), 477-505. https://doi.org/10.1177/00472395251351991.
  • Donkin, R., Kynn, M. (2025). Does the learning space matter? An evaluation of active learning in a purpose-built technology rich collaboration studio.. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 37(1), 133-146. https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.5872.
  • Reinke, NB., Kynn, M., Parkinson, AL. (2025). Active transport conceptual assessment (ATCA): a new tool for supporting the teaching and learning of physiology.. Journal of Biological Education, 59(5), 818-832. https://doi.org/10.1080/00219266.2024.2399514.

2024

Book Chapters

  • Reinke, N., Hatje, E., Parkinson, A., Kynn, M. (2024). It (Still) Takes a Village: From Academic Dishonesty to a Culture of Academic Integrity. Worldviews and Values in Higher Education: Teaching, Learning, Curricula, and Assessment (81-94). Emerald Publishing Limited. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80262-897-520241006.

Journal Articles

  • Donelly, S., Penny, K., Kynn, M. (2024). The effectiveness of physical activity interventions in improving higher education students’ mental health: A systematic review.. Health Promotion International, 39(2), daae027. https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daae027.
  • Maxwell, S., Kynn, M., Weller, D., Anderson, LA., Murchie, P. (2024). Revisiting cancer diagnosis in scotland: further insights from the second Scottish national cancer diagnosis audit.. European Journal of Cancer Care, 2024(1), 1117968. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/1117968.
  • Sutherland, C., Cole, R., Kynn, M., Gray, MA. (2024). Sedentary behaviour in Australian university students: The contribution of study‐related sedentary behaviour to total sedentary behaviour.. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 35(4), 1045-1052. https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.829.

2023

Book Chapters

  • Kynn, M., Reinke, NB. (2023). Authentic Project-Based Assessment Using the Islands: Instructor’s View.. Teaching Biostatistics in Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (135-145). Cham: Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-26010-0_10.

Journal Articles

  • Maxwell, S., Pearce, C., Kynn, M., Anderson, LA., Weller, D., Murchie, P. (2023). The impact of rurality on patient experience and diagnostic pathway intervals in Scotland’s cancer patients: Further results from a national cancer diagnosis audit.. Cancer Epidemiology: the international journal of cancer epidemiology, detection and prevention, 86(1), 102414. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.canep.2023.102414.
  • Cole, R., Kynn, M., Carberry, A., Jones, R., Parekh, S., Whitehead, E., Taylor, J., Merollini, K. (2023). Examining service utilisation and impact among consumers of a national mental health stepped care programme in Australia: a protocol using linked administrative data.. BMJ Open, 13(7), e072404. https://doi.org/10.1136/ bmjopen-2023-072404.

2022

Journal Articles

  • Parkinson, AL., Hatje, E., Kynn, M., Kuballa, AV., Donkin, R., Reinke, NB. (2022). Collusion is still a tricky topic: student perspectives of academic integrity using subject-specific examples in a science subject.. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 47(8), 1416-1428. https://doi.org/10.1080/02602938.2022.2040947.

Reports

  • Black, M., Farre, A., Gray, NM., Kynn, M., Gavine, A., Symon, A. (2022). Perinatal experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland: exploring the impact of changes in maternity services on women and staff.. Dundee, Scotland. Public Health Scotland. https://doi.org/10.52487/81220.

2021

Journal Articles

  • Reinke, NB., Kynn, M., Parkinson, AL. (2021). Immersive 3D Experience of Osmosis Improves Learning Outcomes of First-Year Cell Biology Students. CBE Life Sciences Education, 20(1), ar1. https://doi.org/10.1187/cbe.19-11-0254.
  • Jenkinson, B., Kearney, L., Kynn, M., Reed, R., Nugent, R., Toohill, J., Bogossian, F. (2021). Validating a scale to measure respectful maternity care in Australia: Challenges and recommendations.. Midwifery, 103(1), 103090. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2021.103090.
  • Watkins, L., Kearney, L., Kynn, M., Hodgman, C., Nugent, R. (2021). Implementation of a guideline of early administration of tranexamic acid for severe primary postpartum haemorrhage: a retrospective comparative study.. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 61(3), 354-359. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13282.
  • Windegger, TM., English, J., Weston, H., Morwood, K., Kynn, M., Scuffham, P., Fung, Y. (2021). Longitudinal study of intravenous versus subcutaneous immunoglobulin replacement therapy in hematological malignancy.. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 17(6), 546-554. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajco.13515.

2008

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