Julia Welberg

Julia Welberg is a researcher and doctoral candidate in physics education at the University of Münster’s Institute for Physics Education. She holds a Master of Education in physics and mathematics (2020) and a Bachelor of Science in the same fields (2017). Her research focuses on learners' cognitive styles (empathizing vs. systematizing thinking), digital tools in physics education, and curriculum development. She has contributed to federally funded teacher training initiatives like the WWU Quality Initiative and Creative Days program (since 2018).

• Employment Timeline:
• Doctoral Research Assistant (2020–2025)
• Substitute Physics Teacher (2019–2020)
• Current Traineeship for Grammar School Teaching (2025)

Her work bridges pedagogical theory and practice, emphasizing empirical studies on student motivation, gender influences in STEM, and effective use of digital media. Recent projects include developing German-language empathy/systemizing measurement tools and analyzing factors influencing physics study choices.

Publications span over 15 peer-reviewed articles since 2020, addressing topics like learning task design in e-courses, visualization techniques, and differentiated classroom strategies. She collaborates with institutions like Springer Spektrum and Waxmann Verlag on pedagogical publications.