Občanska znanost v 5 korakih: Načrtovanje in oblikovanje projektov

Dr. Uros Kunaver began his career as a researcher at the Jozef Stefan Institute, where he became familiar with the methods of scientific work. He received his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Ljubljana in 1996. Shortly thereafter, he was employed by the Central Technical Library at the University of Ljubljana, where he currently leads the Department of Open Science and Information Technology. In his free time, as a member of a caving club, he often volunteered to participate in speleobiological research conducted by fellow members, who were researchers or studied at the University of Ljubljana. In doing so, he has gained considerable experience in the field of citizen science methods.

Ljubljana, Slovenia. E-mail: Uros.Kunaver@ctk.uni-lj.si

Zarja Muršič is a freelance science communicator and journalist working with Slovenian and international media. She covers topics ranging from biology and environmental sciences to human behaviour and technology. She is interested in the social impacts of science and technology. She mostly enjoys working on science stories for radio and written media. She is involved in a citizen science project: A Collaborative Journey from Fiction to Facts. She is an ambassador of citizen science for Slovenia.

Ljubljana, Slovenia. E-mail: zarja.mursic@gmail.com

Dr. Johanna Amalia Robinson is an interdisciplinary researcher, specialized in environmental citizen science, including air quality and pollinators, and citizens science as a method. She is a citizen science researcher and a practitioner with over 10 years experience from the field. She explores social aspects and community learning, develops learning materials, and promotes educational and behavioral impacts. She documents the process of citizen science projects, shares best practices across Europe, and enhances green competencies for climate adaptation. Her work balances mutual benefits for participants and researchers.

Ljubljana, Slovenia. E-mail: johanna.robinson@acs.si

Dr. Tea Romih is a former researcher who has been working as a data steward at the Central Technical Library at the University of Ljubljana since 2022. She obtained her pre-Bologna diploma in Biology in 2011 and a PhD in Nanosciences in 2016, both from the University of Ljubljana. During her participation in the Young Academy of Slovenia, she began working in the areas of open science, research assessment, and research integrity. After a short stint at the National Institute of Chemistry between 2019 and 2022, she decided to change her career path and dedicate herself to these topics professionally. She currently coordinates the SPOZNAJ project, which aims to introduce open science practices to Slovenian public research organizations.

Ljubljana, Slovenia. E-mail: tea.romih@ctk.uni-lj.si