Hedwig te Molder

Hedwig te Molder is a Full Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, leading the Language and Communication Group within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. She holds additional roles as a Full Professor at the Network Institute. Her work focuses on how people communicate science and technology in everyday life, particularly in contested domains like vaccination, climate change, and gene editing. She champions shifting from debate to dialogue in contentious societal issues.

Key research interests include Discursive Psychology, Conversation Analysis, and Science Communication. She has authored over 100 articles and supervises 9 PhD students. Notable projects include the 'Conversation Ambassadors in Action!' initiative (2023-2027) and the cervical cancer screening project '4WWW' (2023-2027). Her work bridges theoretical and applied contexts, addressing public engagement and ethical governance through roles like Chair of COGEM’s Social-Ethical Committee.

Her awards include the 2007 Distinguished Book Award (ASA) for *Conversation and Cognition* and a Senior Fulbright Scholarship (2017). She is founding Director of the Centre for Dialogue and coordinates the 'Dialogue, Health and Society' master’s program. Media appearances and public speaking underscore her influence in translating academic insights to broader audiences.