Building on the keynote Can Citizen Science Teach Democracy?, this panel brings together educators, researchers, and practitioners to discuss how citizen science can transform learning—and what it takes to make it work. We will explore inspiring examples of student-led research, the skills and civic sensibilities it can foster, and the practical hurdles schools face—from limited time and resources to balancing scientific rigor with educational needs. Join us for a candid conversation on turning classrooms into spaces where young people contribute to real science, connect it to their communities, and learn to navigate uncertainty together.
Photo: Bettina Gangl
Citizen Science in Education
Anna Berti Suman (IT), Christopher Styles (GB), Cristina Nava (PT), Elisabeth Schauermann (AT)
POSTCITY, First Floor, Education Stage
Do. 4. Sep. 2025
18:10
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18:50
Sprache //
EN
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Anna Berti Suman
Anna is a researcher, lawyer, and activist on civic environmental monitoring. She is Senior Researcher in Sustainable Innovation Law at Luiss University, Rome, in collaboration with LabGov – the Laboratory for the Governance of the Commons. She leads the Sensing for Justice project on civic evidence for environmental law enforcement. She is Qualified Barrister, following climate and environmental litigation at Systasis – Centre on Environmental Conflicts, Milan.
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Elisabeth Schauermann
Elisabeth Schauermann is a project manager at the OeAD Centre for Citizen Science. The Centre’s goal is to embed the citizen science approach in the science and education landscape in order to enable participation in research processes. A particular focus is on cooperation between science and schools.
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Christopher Styles
Chris Styles is a UK-based science communicator and Project Officer dedicated to connecting science with the public. Holding degrees in Zoology, Ecology, and Education, Chris works with EU projects at the European Science Engagement Association (EUSEA), leading communications and dissemination for citizen science initiatives—previously with Step Change and now with IMPETUS.
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Cristina Nava
Cristina Nava is a biologist with postgraduate studies in Environment, Education, and Sustainability, and holds a master’s degree in Ocean Studies. As a project manager at Rio Neiva—an environmental NGO—she has co-led citizen science projects aimed at bringing schools closer to local stakeholders and science, fostering a more participatory and informed approach to environmental challenges.
