Science Communication

I am passionate about translating scientific evidence into real-world practice and policy design. I have actively engaged with policymakers (e.g., the Federal Press Office), industry partners (e.g., Google), and NGOs (e.g., Das Nettz) and regularly communicate research findings in accessible formats through speaking engagements, blog posts, and podcasts. As an advisor to Veritas, a civil society organization supporting relatives of conspiracy believers, I help translate research into actionable support strategies. 

Key notes, Podium Discussions, Podcasts (Selection)

Ziemer, C.-T., Brennan, A., Don Prigge, A. (2025, December 3rd). Von Hashtag zu Hass – Rechte Netzwerke, Filterblasen und unsere Verantwortung [Panel Discussion]. Tagung Social Media Management. Quadriga Berlin.

Ziemer, C.-T. (2025, November 4th). Falschinformation: Warum wir anfällig sind – und wie wir uns schützen können [Keynote]. Desinformation, Verschwörungsmythen, Radikalisierung. Landesbeauftragter für Politische Bildung Schleswig-Holstein.

Ziemer, C.-T. (2025, June 14th). Belonging & Belief. The Identity Paradox in Misinformation. TEDx Saarbrigge – Demokratie im digitalen Zeitalter, Saarbrücken. 

Ziemer, C.-T. (2025, January 9th). Anfeindungen in der Wissenschaftskommunikation [Panel Discussion]. SciComm-Support, Düsseldorf, Germany 

Ziemer, C-T. (2024, December 4th). Digitale Propaganda: Welche Rolle spielt Microtargeting bei der Verbreitung? [Audio Podcast]. Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung 

Ziemer, C.-T. (2024, August 30th). Identität als Zielscheibe: Prebuking gegen Kreml- Desinformation. In Mind, https://de.in-mind.org/blog/post/identitaet-als-zielscheibe- prebunking-gegen-kreml-desinformation#overlay-context=users/carolin-theresa-ziemer 

Ziemer, C-.T., Jonas, U., Schmitt, V., Patlan, O. (2024, July 31st). Digitaler Salon: Desinformation im Faktencheck. [Panel discussion]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYQU_k1Yk-w 

Ziemer, C.-T. (2024, April 14th). Using psychological interventions to navigate disinformation. https://akademie.dw.com/en/using-psychological-interventions-to-navigate-disinformation/a- 68803145 

Ziemer, C-T. (2023, October 24th). Falschinformationen effektiv bekämpfen – Vorstellung der Ergebnisse der Jigsaw Prebunking-Kampagne in Deutschland [Panel discussion]. Google Deutschland 

Ziemer (2023, April 17th). Psychologische Interventionen gegen Desinformation. Center für Monitoring, Analyse und Strategie, https://cemas.io/blog/psychologische-intervention/ 

Ziemer, C-T. (2022, November 23rd). Psychological Underpinnings of Disinformation Countermeasures: Building cognitive resilience in citizens. International Centre for Defence and Security, Laulasmaa, Estonia