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Public Science

We develop and explore ways in which science, society and politics can work together to generate knowledge and put it to effective use.

Overview

Science as a collaborative process: The Public Science department investigates how scientific knowledge is developed and utilised in collaboration with society.

As part of the Society and Nature science programme, our department promotes:

  • participation as an integral part of research
  • open knowledge infrastructures
  • links between science, politics and society

 

Impact

Enabling participation

We develop and research formats in which citizens actively participate in research.

Making knowledge accessible

We create structures that make scientific findings accessible and usable.

Supporting decision-making

We analyse and shape interfaces between science and politics.

Management

Dr Susanne Hecker, Head
of Department
Email: Susanne.Hecker@mfn.berlin

 

Research

Key areas

  • Citizen Science and Public Engagement
  • Open Science
  • Science Policy
  • Societal impact of research

Groups

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Group

TheMuseumsLab

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