Munich Science Communication Lab
The Munich Science Communication Lab researches science communication, focusing on planetary health and other complex global challenges.
Research Interests:
Planetary Health Communication • Harmful & Constructive Science Communication • Evaluation of Science Communication
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The Munich Science Communication Lab (MSCL) aims to promote exchange and co-operation between research and practice in science communication. Research at the MSCL is both fundamental and application-orientated. From a perspective that stems predominantly from the field of communication science, we seek interdisciplinary dialogue with other social sciences as well as with the humanities and natural sciences.
Research at the Munich Science Communication Lab is currently focused on the topic of “Communicating Planetary Health”, considering approaches from various research fields, such as environmental communication, health communication, political communication, and risk communication. We also investigate harmful and constructive forms of science communication. With regard to the impact of science communication, we develop concepts and methods for evaluating different science communication formats.
The MSCL aims to provide evidence-based, theory-informed, and ethical resources and guidelines for science communication that enhance societal discourse and participation.
The Munich Science Communication Lab is funded by the Volkswagen Foundation.
IfKW MSCL Members
Dr. Bernhard Goodwin
Department Manager
Science Communication • Media Professional Training • Data Journalism
Dr. Julia Serong
Research Director Munich Science Communication Lab
science communication • media quality • public sphere theory
Prof. Dr. Lars Guenther
Professor, Vice Director
Science communication and journalism • Risk and crisis communication • Trust research
Prof. Dr. Constanze Rossmann
Professor, Director of Institute
Health Communication • Crisis Communication • Science Communication
Prof. Dr. Sophia Charlotte Volk
Professor
Organisation communication • Science and university communication • Evaluation
Dr. Jana Laura Egelhofer
Academic Staff
Science Communication • Political Communication • Disinformation Studies
Monica Déchène, M.Ed.
Academic Staff
Planetary Health • Informal Learning • Science Communication
Anna Gaul, M.A.
Academic Staff
Science communication • Planetary Health • Constructive journalism
Claudia Seelmann, M.A.
Additional MSCL Members
- Dr. Tobias Kiss (Deutsches Museum)
- Sebastian Brumann, M.A. (Deutsches Museum)
- Lijuan Klassen, M.A. (Rachel Carson Center)
- Sarah Stiller, M.A. (LMU IBE)