Observa Science in Society is a non-profit, independent, legally recognized research centre promoting the study and discussion of the interaction among science, technology and society, with the aim of stimulating dialogue among researchers, policy makers and citizens.
Observa supports gender equality in research and innovation (R&I) following the GEAR guidelines promoted in the academic field and the indications of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). Observa’s gender policies are presented in the Gender Equality Plan 2023-2027.
Scientific Committee
Barbara Allen
Ph.D. in Science and Technology studies
Martin W. Bauer
Professor of Social Psychology
Massimiano Bucchi
Ph.D. Social and Political Science
Massimo Mazzotti
Ph.D. in Science Studies
Mariachiara Tallacchini
Ph.D. in Philosophy of Law
Giuseppe Pellegrini
Ph.D., Sociology
Brian Trench
Senior lecturer journalism, science communication
Giuseppe Testa
Ph.D. in molecular and cellular biology
Steering Committee
Giuseppe Pellegrini
Observa CEO
Massimiano Bucchi
Ph.D. Social and Political Science
Barbara Saracino
Ph.D. in Methodology and Social Research
