Dr. Madelen Bodin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Madelen Bodin is an Associate Professor at Umeå University, where she serves as the director of Curiosum, a new science center focused on learning and communicating science and technology. Her research interests encompass various facets of science education, including the integration of programming into compulsory school curricula and investigating cognition, beliefs, interests, and motivations in chemistry education. Bodin actively participates in several significant research projects, including PARRISE, which promotes responsible research innovation in science education, and ESTABLISH, which aims to build links between industry, schools, and homes. Her work has substantial implications for curricula development in science education across Sweden and Germany.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-09-05 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Works as an Associate Professor focusing on science education and programming integration.

Director

2016-09-05 — Present

Curiosum • Umeå, Sweden

Directs Curiosum, a center for learning and communicating science.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.