Dr. Jana Wendler (she/her)

Coordinator

Jana.Wendler@mfn.berlin+49 0 30 889 140 - 9055

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Area:
Society and Nature
Department:
Public Science

The focus of my work as Public Engagement Coordinator is on training and professional development in the field of Public Engagement. I design, lead and evaluate training programmes, academies and workshops for researchers and practitioners. In addition, I document and publish our work together with the Berlin School team.

I am part of the research areas and working groups:
Knowledge for Action

Project(s)

  • In-House Project

    Collaborative Futures Academy

    The Collaborative Futures Academy (2021–2025) was an annual online programme strengthening the competencies of researchers and practitioners in public engagement.

    Collage of 30 video tiles showing people taking part in an online conference. Participants hold up various objects and images to the camera, including books, toys, everyday items and scientific objects.
  • In-House Project

    Public Engagement Training Portfolio

    The training portfolio is an evidence-based programme supporting researchers across disciplines and career stages in integrating public engagement into their work.

Publications

Wendler, J., Bauer, K. (Hrsg.). (2025). Place in Engagement – A Collaborative Encyclopedia. Zenodo. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7479/KHM0-ZJ90Open Access

Faustino, A., Shennan, V., Wendler, J. (2024). Impact: Definitions, How to Manage It, A case study. (6). Museum für Naturkunde Berlin - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7479/m82c-m683Open Access

Galloway, C., Joubert, M., Milne, R., Monaghan, J., Shennan, V., Spokes, L., Wendler, J. (2024). Emotions in Engagement Toolkit - A practice guide and insights from the Collaborative Futures Academy 2024. (56) [Leitfaden]. Museum für Naturkunde Berlin - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7479/m1m8-km40Open Access