Anne Lien

Associate Professor Anne Lien holds a position at the Department of Natural Sciences, University of Agder. She specializes in science education, focusing on historical and phenomenological approaches to teaching biology and environmental awareness. Her research emphasizes observational practices in education and biodiversity preservation through experiential learning.

Teaching: She teaches science education and biology in teacher training programs, collaborating with local schools to integrate innovative pedagogical methods.

Research Groups: Leader of the Science Education Research Group and active in campus biodiversity initiatives like BIOMANG and Hotspot-UiA.

Recent Publications: Key works include her 2024 doctoral thesis on phenomenological observation methods and contributions to Nordic food history educational materials. Her work explores how attention to nature shapes ecological understanding.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary projects linking education, biodiversity, and digital transformation in teacher roles.