About

Dr Emma-Lee Steindl has research experience across STEM education, trauma-aware education, psychology, and counselling. Her qualitative research background on lived experiences of trauma, inclusive practices, and expressive therapies encompasses discussions on access and barriers in education and allied health professions. She is interested in student support, developmental psychology, transgenerational trauma, and culture.

Engagements

Available for postgraduate supervision

Awards and Honours

Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Innovation & Creative Practice 2019 for Room 17 Goes Large
Queensland University of Technology (Australia, Brisbane) - QUT, November 2019
Staff Recognition Award for Individual Positive Impact
Queensland University of Technology (Australia, Brisbane) - QUT, December 2023
Staff Recognition Award for Positive Impact of a Team
Queensland University of Technology (Australia, Brisbane) - QUT, December 2023
Associate Fellow (Indigenous Knowledges)
Higher Education Academy (United Kingdom, York), September 2024
Fellow
Higher Education Academy (United Kingdom, York), January 2020
Highly Commended Tutor Award
Queensland University of Technology (Australia, Brisbane) - QUT, December 2024

Organisational Affiliations

Lecturer, Education, School of Education and Tertiary Access

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology and Counselling)
2018–2024, Queensland University of Technology (Australia, Brisbane) - QUT

Lived experiences of music therapy: Journeying with practitioners and adolescents in the context of stress and trauma

Masters of Education (Guidance and Counselling)
2016–2017, Queensland University of Technology (Australia, Brisbane) - QUT
Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary)
2011–2011, Queensland University of Technology (Australia, Brisbane) - QUT
Bachelor of Biomedical Studies
2007–2010, Queensland University of Technology (Australia, Brisbane) - QUT