Carolin Liefke

Dr. Carolin Liefke serves as Deputy Head of the Haus der Astronomie (House of Astronomy) and Deputy Director of the IAU Office of Astronomy for Education at Heidelberg University. With over 20 years of experience in astronomy education and public outreach, she has been a research associate at the House of Astronomy since March 2010. She also serves as the National Outreach Coordinator for Germany of the International Astronomical Union.

Dr. Liefke's research interests span stellar activity, X-ray astronomy, and innovative approaches to astronomy education. Her work focuses on developing educational resources that make astronomy accessible to diverse audiences, including the "telescope license" program for schools, the HdA partner school network, and the Pan-STARRS asteroid search project for students. She has taught numerous seminars at Heidelberg University covering astronomy topics from multi-wavelength observations to solar system studies.

Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on translating complex astronomical concepts into classroom-appropriate materials. She maintains an active presence in science communication through her long-running blog "Astronomers do it at Night" and on social media as @astrophysikerin. Her approach emphasizes hands-on learning and connecting cutting-edge astronomical discoveries with school curricula.

• Deputy Head, Haus der Astronomie (HdA)
• Deputy Director, IAU Office of Astronomy for Education
• National Outreach Coordinator for Germany, International Astronomical Union
• Research Associate, House of Astronomy since 2010
• Active blogger since 2009 on astronomy education