Nadine Tramowsky

Nadine Tramowsky is a Junior Professor for Biology and its Didactics at the Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg (University of Education Freiburg), where she also serves as Head of the BioLab and is affiliated with the Research Center for Climate Change Education and Education for Sustainable Development (ReCCE). She has held this position since January 2020 and is actively engaged in research and teaching in the fields of biology education, climate change education, and sustainable development education. Currently, she is on parental leave but remains committed to her academic work.

Dr. Tramowsky completed her PhD in Science Education at the University of Bamberg in November 2018. Her academic journey began with teacher training for middle schools at the University of Bamberg, where she also earned her first state examination in 2013. Prior to her academic career, she trained as a state-certified educator and childcare worker, giving her a strong foundation in practical educational settings.

Dr. Tramowsky's research focuses on four main interconnected areas: empirical research on students' conceptions, climate change education and education for sustainable development (BNE), digital education, and diversity in science education. Her work particularly emphasizes the development of evaluation competencies, moral reasoning in biology education, and innovative teaching methods that integrate digital tools. She has made significant contributions to understanding how students form moral conceptions about human-animal relationships, meat consumption, and sustainable practices. Her research has led to the development of innovative teaching approaches such as 'MuxBooks' - multimedia learning tools that allow students to create digital stories about scientific phenomena.

Dr. Tramowsky's recent scholarly output demonstrates a strong focus on systemic thinking related to sustainability issues, digital educational resources, and moral reasoning in science education. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications, particularly in elementary and secondary science education contexts. She has developed several educational apps and digital tools, including the Global Change App for climate change education, and has conducted extensive research on how students develop understanding of complex ecological systems.

• Megafon – Preis für Sprachbildung und Sprachförderung von Jugendlichen und jungen Erwachsenen, Joachim Herz Stiftung (JHS), 2023
• Ideas Competition - Innovative Ideas for More Climate Protection at the Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg, 2023
• Teaching Award of the Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg, 2021
• Fellowship in the Didaktik:digital College, Joachim Herz Stiftung (JHS), 2020

Dr. Tramowsky has supervised numerous master's theses, bachelor's theses, and qualification papers across various aspects of biology education. Her current research projects include 'Lerntagebuch Schreiben Fördern durch KI-gestütztes Feedback' (Di.ge.LL 2-TP7), 'Sprache fördern im Schulgarten - Digitales Storytelling' (DiStory), and 'Adaptive Unterstützung in MINT-Lernumgebungen zur Förderung experimenteller Kompetenz und Selbstwirksamkeit' (AdUmint). These projects are funded by the Ministry of Science, Research and Art of Baden-Württemberg (MWK BW) and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), reflecting the significance of her work in educational research.

As Head of the Freiburger BioLab DIGITAL at the Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg, Dr. Tramowsky leads an innovative interdisciplinary team focused on developing and implementing cutting-edge teaching methods in biology education. She is also a founding member of the Research Center for Climate Change Education and Education for Sustainable Development (ReCCE), where she collaborates with researchers across disciplines to address pressing educational challenges related to sustainability and climate change. Her work on the 'Lehr- und Lerngarten' project demonstrates her commitment to creating practical learning environments that connect theoretical knowledge with real-world sustainability challenges.