Katharina Düsing

Katharina Düsing is a Research Scientist (PostDoc) in the Department of Biology Education at the Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education (IPN) in Kiel, Germany. Her work focuses on systems thinking, scientific reasoning, and video-based learning in science education. She contributes to Open Educational Resources (OER) and investigates interdisciplinary connections between biology and societal issues.

• Current Projects: SymBioSE (systems thinking in biology), EngageMINT (environmental STEM engagement)

Research Interests

Düsing explores:

• Development of systems thinking skills in biology education
• Epistemic beliefs and scientific reasoning
• Innovative video-based science communication methods

Education

• Doctorate in Biology Education, University of Münster (2021)
• Master’s & Bachelor’s in Biology and Latin Philology, University of Münster (2015, 2012)
• State Examination in Biology and Latin Philology, Oberhausen (2021)

Recent Publications

Her recent work analyzes textbook approaches to systems thinking, develops decision-making frameworks for environmental conflicts, and creates mystery-based OER for health education topics.