Oddveig Storstad

Oddveig Storstad is a Professor at the Department of Teacher Education at NTNU, specializing in sociology and education. She holds a PhD from 2007 and has been at NTNU since 2018. Her research focuses on democracy and citizenship education, particularly through international studies like ICCS and the DEMOKOMP project. She coordinates the ICCS 2022 and 2027 initiatives, examining youth democratic competence and civic education. Her work emphasizes survey methodologies and the societal impact of education.

Her academic contributions span education policy, political science, and sociology. Notable projects include analyzing secondary students' democratic knowledge and engagement, as well as exploring youth political consumption and participation. She has published extensively on education reforms, civic education curricula, and the role of schools in fostering democratic values.

Storstad’s recent publications highlight trends in civic education, critiques of traditional academic practices, and the societal importance of trust. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, contributing to both theoretical and applied research in education and sociology.