Archives: Team

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

Anna Vollersen

“I studied chemistry and biology at the University of Kiel. As a PhD student at KielSCN, I will work on the effect of content-related influencing factors on the cognitive and affective attitudes of different target groups.”

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.“

Apr 2022

Carolin Enzingmüller

“I have expertise in various design methodologies to develop, evaluate, and improve STEM activities and materials. At the KielSCN, I will explore design thinking as a tool to engage diverse stakeholders in science communication and to co-create inspiring experiences.”

Apr 2022

Melanie Keller

„In my research at KielSCN, I am interested in understanding how we can engage audiences with emotional visualizations. Doing so, I will use a mixed-methods approach and a combination of laboratory and field studies.“