Professor Dr. Anna Sophie Jurgens

Biography

Anna-Sophie Jurgens is a Senior Lecturer in Science Communication at the Australian National University (ANU), where she also heads the Popsicule Science Pop Culture and Entertainment Hub. Her research primarily explores the cultural meanings of science as expressed through various forms of entertainment and public engagement, such as comic portrayals of mad scientists and the intersections of science with visual art forms like street art. With a PhD from Ludwig-Maximilians University, Jurgens's work often focuses on the humorous and critical dimensions of public understanding of science. She has co-authored works on the representation of women scientists in television comedy and engaged in numerous interdisciplinary projects aimed at enhancing science communication through innovative methods and aesthetics. Jurgens is committed to educational leadership and has received multiple awards for her contributions to science engagement and higher education, including a Vice-Chancellor's Award for enhancing learning and a fellow designation from the Higher Education Academy.

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