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Dr. Matheus Monteiro Nascimento

21335 Lüneburg, Universitätsallee 1, C13.320
Fon 04131.677-2909, matheus.monteiro_nascimento@leuphana.de
Research associate, Professorship of Natural Science Education

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Vita

I am a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Institute of Sustainable Chemistry at Leuphana University Lüneburg. I hold a PhD in Physics Education from the Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul (UFRGS) in Brazil, and was a Professor in their Physics Department prior to my current leave. The central focus of my research is on equity, diversity, and identity in Science Education.

Publications

Books and anthologies

  1. Practical Work in Science Education: Foundations, Challenges, and Future Perspectives
    Matheus Nascimento (Author) , Silvija Markic (Author) , 2026 1 ed.

    Research output: Books and anthologies › Collected editions and anthologies › Research

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Journal contributions

  1. Prompt-a-Scientist: Using Generative AI to Disrupt Stereotypical Conceptions in Science Education
    Matheus Nascimento (Author) , Simone Abels (Author) , 26.06.2026 , in: School Science and Mathematics , p. 1-6

    Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review

  2. Endangering Just Sustainabilities: An IPD Meta-Analysis on the Social Stratification of Youth Environmental Attitudes in 65 Countries
    Marcus Pietsch (Author) , Nurullah Eryilmaz (Author) , Rolf Strietholt (Author) , Ronny Scherer (Author) , Matheus Nascimento (Author) , Simone Abels (Author) , Daniel Fischer (Author) , 01.06.2026 , in: Journal of Environmental Psychology, 112 , p. 103085 , 13 p.

    Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review

  3. Uma tentativa de revolução simbólica no campo acadêmico-científico e seus efeitos na área de Ensino: em direção ao modelo profissional de pós-graduação
    Gabriela Agostini (Author) , Luciana Massi (Author) , Matheus Nascimento (Author) , Fernanda Ostermann (Author) , 18.05.2026 , in: Ciência & Educação, 32, 1

    Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review

  4. The iceberg of science identity: structural inequalities in science-related practices and dispositions
    Matheus Nascimento (Author) , Silvija Markic (Author) , 25.06.2025 , in: International Journal of Science Education , 18 p.

    Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review

  5. Comparison of proton and neutron cascades generated by proton beams in air, CO2, and CH4 environments
    Marcos Antônio de Oliveira Deros (Author) , Gabriela Hoff (Author) , Matheus Nascimento (Author) , Elisa Garcia Pereira (Author) , Luis Gustavo Pereira (Author) , 01.04.2025 , in: European Physical Journal Plus, 140, 4 , 9 p.

    Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research

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Contributions to collected editions/anthologies

  1. From a Multicultural to Multinatural Science Education: Perspectives from an Amerindian Perspectivism for Post-pandemic Scenarios
    Matheus Nascimento (Author) , Bruno Ferreira dos Santos (Author) , Cristiano B. Moura (Author) , 01.01.2024 Cham , p. 319-335 , 17 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Chapter › Research › peer-review

  2. El perfil de la élite en la enseñanza superior brasileña por medio de un análisis cuantitativo del Enade
    Luciana Massi (Author) , Matheus Nascimento (Author) , 01.01.2023 , p. 137-158 , 22 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Chapter › Research › peer-review

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Prizes

  1. CAPES Thesis Award
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    Prize: external Prizes, scholarships, distinctions, appointments › Research

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Courses

Becoming a Scientist: Identity, Privilege and Barriers (SBP)
Matheus Monteiro Nascimento
This seminar explores the concept of science identity and its role in shaping who is seen—and sees themselves—as a “science person.” Drawing on research in science education, we will examine how social, cultural, and institutional factors contribute to the inclusion or exclusion of individuals in scientific communities. Discussions will focus on the intersection of identity with dimensions such as gender, race, and socioeconomic background, analyzing how privilege and systemic barriers influence science participation. Through critical engagement with academic literature and case studies, students will reflect on their own experiences and investigate strategies to foster more inclusive scientific environments.
Next appointment:
Lectures for this semester ended.
Mixed Methods Research
Matheus Monteiro Nascimento
This seminar provides a practical guide to Mixed Methods Research. Students will learn the fundamental principles of this approach, including when it is the most appropriate methodology. The course covers how to select and design a mixed methods strategy, how to plan for integrated data collection, and techniques for analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data together. Key topics also include ensuring the validity of the study and effectively structuring a mixed methods research report. Through real-world examples, students will gain the practical skills required to design a coherent and justified mixed methods research project.
Next appointment:
Lectures for this semester ended.