The Association ScienceCenter-Netzwerk is a non-profit association based in Vienna, Austria founded in 2005. It is a competence hub for interactive science engagement and coordinates the nationwide ScienceCenter-Netzwerk and combines practice, research, networking and transfer.
Science engagement through hands-on and dialogue activities is at the core of its mission. The organisation initiates and manages innovative projects, using science-center activities to excite and empower people from various backgrounds. A strong focus on inclusion by hands-on and low-threshold activities has been established during recent years.
The association’s network currently consists of about 200 partners from various fields, among them research organizations, science communicators, museums, teachers and educational institutions. ScienceCenter-Netzwerk has been involved in several trans-national, European projects and is an active member of ECSITE and EUSEA.
Balduin Landl, MSc
Balduin Landl achieved a Master Degree in environmental sciences and started to work occasionally as facilitator for various projects of ScienceCenter-Network already during his studies. Since 2020 he started to work as project assistant for SCN and since 2023 as project manager. His personal interest on global warming let him also develop a short podcast format on problems and solutions for this topic.
Barbara Streicher
Barbara Streicher is a molecular biologist with long-term experience in science communication. As the Executive Manager of the Austrian Association ScienceCenter-Network, she fosters joyful learning experiences in open and engaging settings. She manages the Austrian-wide network and is a passionate advocate for social inclusion, equity and diversity.
Constantin Holmer
Constantin Holmer is a sociologist and works at ScienceCenter-Netzwerk because he believes that together we can make science and technology more visible and perceptible. His interests are most prominently environmental and climate issues, their societal implications as well as engagements with various communities.