Research Assistant – Science Communication & Outreach
Deutsches Museum
Museumsinsel 1
80538 Munich
e.passolalizandra@deutsches-museum.de
Science Communication Lab (SCLab)Making complex scientific research accessible and meaningful to diverse audiences is at the heart of my work. I love participatory formats that empower people not only to learn about science, but also to engage in dialogue about the role science should play in our societies, contributing to more inclusive and socially informed scientific directions.
Description
After studying Chemistry at the Universitat de Barcelona, Elisenda moved to Munich to pursue the M.A. in Responsibility in Science, Engineering and Technology at the Technical University of Munich. As part of an internship and the master’s thesis, she developed two science communication programs (Alchemie and Chemische Reise) that are now part of the museum’s public offer.
In 2026, her master’s thesis Building in Circles received the Munich Education for Sustainable Development Special Award for its focus on developing sustainable programs that support public engagement with science.
Elisenda works in the Science Communication Lab at the Deutsches Museum. Her main responsabilities include:
- Science communication and public outreach (museum and beyond)
- Engagement of underrepresented audiences
- Exhibition support and educational content development
- Evaluation and documentation of outreach formats