Laura Freude

Laura Freude is a Research Associate in Chemistry Education at the University of Duisburg-Essen, where she contributes to research and curriculum development in science education. Her work is situated within the Faculty of Chemistry, focusing on pedagogical innovation and sustainability in chemistry teaching.

Education:

• Master of Education in Chemistry and Mathematics for teaching at grammar and comprehensive schools, University of Duisburg-Essen (2024)
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Mathematics for teaching at grammar and comprehensive schools, University of Duisburg-Essen (2022)

Her research centers on Green Chemistry Education, aiming to operationalize and assess Green Chemistry Thinking among students. She develops assessment instruments to evaluate understanding of sustainable chemical practices, integrating principles of environmental responsibility and scientific literacy into science curricula. Her work bridges chemistry content with pedagogical strategies for sustainability education.

The recent publications highlight a strong focus on creating and validating test procedures to measure student cognition in green chemistry, particularly in university settings. These studies reflect a methodological emphasis on empirical assessment and instrument design within science education research, contributing to the broader goals of education for sustainable development.

Professional Memberships:

• European Science Education Research Association (ESERA)
• Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik (GDCP)
• Interdisciplinary Center for Educational Research (IZfB)
• Zentrum für Lehrerbildung (ZLB)
• NARST: A Worldwide Organization for Improving Science Teaching and Learning Through Research

Laura Freude has been actively involved in educational research and teaching support since 2017, progressing from Student Assistant to Research Associate. She collaborates closely with Dr. M. Ropohl on developing assessment tools and presenting findings at national and international conferences. While no formal advising or grant leadership is mentioned, her contributions are integral to advancing research in chemistry education and sustainable science teaching. She does not hold a formal teaching professorship but supports pedagogical innovation through research.

She is affiliated with the Chemistry Education group at the University of Duisburg-Essen, contributing to projects such as "G2iCE – Going Green in Chemistry Education," which aims to embed green chemistry principles into teaching and learning environments.