Sinja-Christin Dittmann

Sinja-Christin Dittmann is a researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education (IPN) in Kiel, Germany, working within the Chemistry Education department. She is actively engaged in science education research with a focus on practical applications and student participation in scientific processes.

Her research interests center on innovative approaches to science education, particularly through citizen science projects that involve schoolchildren in environmental monitoring. Dr. Dittmann's work bridges formal education settings with real-world scientific inquiry, creating meaningful learning experiences that address contemporary environmental challenges.

Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on how student participation in citizen science projects enhances both environmental awareness and scientific literacy. The research shows strong connections between educational methodology, environmental science, and policy implications, with particular emphasis on plastic pollution monitoring in German waterways.

Dr. Dittmann is involved in significant projects that connect academic research with practical educational applications:

• Plastic Pirates - a citizen science initiative engaging schoolchildren in monitoring plastic pollution
• KiFo – Kiel Science Outreach Lab (Kieler Forschungswerkstatt) - providing research opportunities for students