Source: Nina Frölich
Background:
Nina Frölich has been a research associate at ITAS - Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis in Karlsruhe since October 2023. Nina studied Business Economics (B.Sc.) at the University of Würzburg and INSEEC Business School Paris. Subsequently, she pursued a Master's degree in Science Communication at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). During her Master's studies, Nina gained experience as a student assistant at ITAS in a transdisciplinary research project on the disposal of highly radioactive waste. Her Master's thesis focused on the communication of so-called wicked problems, particularly complex issues, with a specific focus on the disposal of highly radioactive waste and Autonomous Driving. After completing her studies, Nina worked as a research associate in science communication.
What do you find interesting about transdisciplinary research?
"I had my first exposure to transdisciplinarity as a student assistant during my Master's studies. In the TRANSENS project on the disposal of highly radioactive waste, I had the opportunity to experience transdisciplinary work and observe its relevance. With my Master's thesis on the communication of wicked problems, I deepened my interest and simultaneously recognized the importance of according communication. As a part of the tdAcademy, I am now looking forward to gaining a new perspective and contributing to transdisciplinary research.'
What is your role in the tdAcademy project and what do you find exciting about it?
"As a research assistant at the interface between topic line 3 and 4, I am primarily concerned with the context-dependency of formats and methods. I am very much looking forward to the professional exchange, the joint evaluation work as well as new insights for transdisciplinary work."