Feb 2026
Nils Bienzeisler
„I’m interested in how scientific expertise is interpreted in public controversies and when it becomes an instrument in policy disputes.“
Archives: Team
Mar 2025
Charlotte Haertel
“I studied Sociology and Political Science in Kiel, Berlin, and London. I am responsible for the evaluation area at KielSCN. With my social science background, I combine qualitative and quantitative methods to assess the impact and effectiveness of visual science communication.”
Mar 2025
Stephan Reiche
“From the mountains of Innsbruck, my PhD journey takes me to the coast of Kiel. As a psychologist, I combine my methodological interests with the visual focus of KielSCN: I aim to explore how uncertainty in research data can be effectively communicated through graphics, making it accessible even to non-experts.”
Jun 2024
Yael Barel-Ben David
“My research focuses on science communication training programs and their impact on both scientists and publics. I am interested in understanding if the skills we are teaching scientists align with our goal of promoting evidence-based decision-making among publics and can Generative AI support this process.”
May 2024
Lisa Kaspar
“I studied Physics of the Earth System and Environmental Management in Kiel. As part of my PhD at KielSCN, I want to explore the role of emotions in science communication. My focus is on strengthening behavioral intentions under scientific uncertainty.”
Dec 2023
Jane Martha Momme
“I graduated in psychology at the University of Heidelberg. As part of my PhD at KielSCN, I want to understand how the participation of citizens in science communication affects trust in science.”
Jul 2022
Willi Scholz
“As a project manager, I have already gained experience in managing projects in (participatory) science communication in the past. I support KielSCN with my expertise especially in project and knowledge management.”
May 2022
Björn Döge (formerly Schmidt)
„After my studies at the Muthesius Academy of Fine Arts, I worked as a freelance communication designer in the field of editorial design and web design. At KielSCN, I am responsible for information design and corporate design and help shape research.“
Apr 2022
Heike Groth
„My background is in press and public relations. At KielSCN, I am responsible for everything related to communications, from social media to pop-up events.“
Apr 2022
Julia C. Ahrend
„With a focus on design tools and user experience, I am doing my doctorate on the conditions of successful communication in visual science communication. I understand research as a symbiosis of design theroy and practice.“