Dr. Claudia Magdalena Fabian
Section: Technology and Knowledge
Function: Scientific Project Manager
Contact:
- Phone: ++43-1-495 04 42 / 46
- Fax: ++43-1-495 04 42 / 40
- Email: fabian@zsi.at
Publications:
- STEAM Education: The Claim for Socially Innovative Practices (2025)
- Practice or Praxis? A Theoretical Classification System for STEAM Education (2025)
- Mini Data Sprints for data validity and climate conversations (2024)
- Co-designing pilot games with citizens and policy stakeholders to increase climate action (2024)
- How to include schools in citizen science health studies: Practical experiences and lessons learned (2024)
- Citizen science, accessibility, art & science, critical thinking, policy and engagement: thoughts and lessons learned from the REINFORCE experience (2024)
- The Covid-19 Response From Global Careables Makers (2021)
- Citizen-Based Air Quality Monitoring: The Impact on Individual Citizen Scientists and How to Leverage the Benefits to Affect Whole Regions. (2020)
- Supporting Learning and Development in the Public Sector (2017)
- Kriterienkatalog zur Bewertung von Citizen Science Projekten und Projektanträgen (2015)
- Older people's needs and requirements for social network platforms (2011)
Work and research focus:
qualitative social research, citizen science, community learning, collaborative learning & international research project management
Running and completed projects:
- make-a-thek (2025)
- RIECS-Concept (2025)
- GREAT - Games Realising Effective and Affective Transformation (in societal and cultural domains) (2023)
- InChildHealth - InChildHealth (2022)
- RoadSTEAMer - RoadSTEAMer - DEVELOPING A STEAM ROADMAP FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION IN HORIZON EUROPE (2022)
- mAkE - African European Maker Innovation Ecosystem (2022)
- Critical Making (2021)
- TIME4CS (2021)
- REINFORCE - REsearch INfrastructures FOR Citizens in Europe (2019)
- OPEN!NEXT - Company-Community Collaboration for Open Source Development of products and services (2019)
- DigHum - Mapping Digital Humanities in Österreich (2019)
- EU-Citizen.Science - The European Citizen Science Platform (2019)
- Careables - Open and Inclusive Healthcare for Citizens Based on Digital Fabrication (2018)
- DOIT - Digital fabrication and making for social innovators (2017)
- CAPTOR - Collective Awareness Platform for Tropospheric Ozone Pollution (2016)
- MAKE-IT - Collective Awareness Platforms for the Maker Movement: Peer Production, Value Creation and Governance (2016)
- RRI-ICT Forum: Supporting & Promoting RRI in ICT research (2015)
- IESIS (Study 1 and 2) (2014)
- EmployID (2014)
- PS.NET - Public Safety Net (2013)
- SOCIENTIZE - Society as e-Infrastructure through technology, innovation and creativity (2012)
- Volkswagen - narratives Wissensmanagement (2012, project leader)
- GLOBAL excursion (2011)
- Central European Knowledge Platform for an Ageing Society (2011)
- Go-myLife (2010)
- AREA-MUMOSIS (2010, project leader)
- IntelLEO (2009)
- ComeIn - Online Mobile Communities to Facilitate the Social Inclusion of Young Marginalised People (2008)
- iCamp - innovative, inclusive, interactive & intercultural learning campus (2005)
- IS2WEB - Extending Information Society Networks to the Western Balkan Region (2005)
- Embedding Standards (2004)
Other Publications:
Yeomans, L., Chappell, K., Hetherington, L., Bresciani, S., Unterfrauner, E., Fabian, C. M., & Koulouris, P. (2025). Practice or Praxis? A Theoretical Classification System for STEAM Education. Education Sciences, 15(2), 164. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15020164
Unterfrauner, E., Addis, A., Fabian, C. M., & Yeomans, L. (2024). STEAM Education: The Claim for Socially Innovative Practices. Creativity and Educational Innovation Review, (8), 71–98. https://doi.org/10.7203/CREATIVITY.8.29743
Angelidakis, S., Avgitas, T., Chaniotakis, E., Casado, J., Coyle, P., de Wasseige, G., Di Renzo, F., Fabian, C.M., Fassouliotis, D., & Fidecaro, F., et al. (2024). Citizen science, accessibility, art & science, critical thinking, policy and engagement: thoughts and lessons learned from the REINFORCE experience. Eur. Phys. J. Plus 139, 868. https://doi.org/10.1140/epjp/s13360-024-05313-w.
Schaefer T., Fabian C.M., Kieslinger B., & Unterfrauner E. (2024). How to include schools in citizen science health studies: Practical experiences and lessons learned. ARPHA Proceedings 6: 117-121. https://doi.org/10.3897/ap.e126490
Unterfrauner, E. & Fabian, C.M. (2024). Making STEM education more exciting and inclusive with making. Presentation at the 16th International Social innovation Conference (ISIRC). Bern. https://zenodo.org/records/13868769
Watson, P., Koller, K., Iwendi, C., Fabian, C., Hollins, P., & Kieslinger, B. (2024). Exploring the concept of Mini Data Sprints as a methodology to assess data validity and stimulate climate conversation. IEEE CTSoc International Conference on Gaming, Entertainment & Media (GEM), Turin, Italy. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11072146
Yau, J. Y.-K., Drachsler, H., Griffiths, D., Paul Hollins, Kube, D., Keislinger, B., Koller, K., Fabian, C., Zachariou, A., & Merry, A. (2024). Co-designing pilot games with citizens and policy stakeholders to increase climate action. IEEE CTSoc International Conference on Gaming, Entertainment & Media (GEM), Turin, Italy. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11068891
Unterfrauner E., Fabian C.M., Hemming G. & Garcia B. (2024). What’s in it for citizen scientists? An analysis of participant’s gains from a democratisation perspective. Open Res Europe 2024, 4:124 (https://doi.org/10.12688/openreseurope.17436.1)
Schaefer, T., Kieslinger, B., and Fabian, C. M. (2023). Supporting Citizen Science in Research Performing Organisations: which institutional changes can facilitate this process and how can they be monitored? PoS, ACSC2022, https://doi.org/10.22323/1.407.0018
Unterfrauner, E. & Fabian, C.M. (2023). What does mathematics have to do with arts education? - An exploration of socio-economic conditions and needs for STEAM education. Paper presented at the Inclusion4Schools conference. Budapest. 10.5281/zenodo.10721598
Unterfrauner, E. & Fabian, M.C. (2022). Impact assessment- Final report. Reinforce project report. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7614708
Unterfrauner, E. & Fabian, C.M. (2022). D9.3 - Progress report. Reinforce project report. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7403157
Unterfrauner E., Fabian C.M., Casado J., de la Vega G., Garcia B., Díaz-Merced W. (2021) Citizen Science for All?. In: Antona M., Stephanidis C. (eds) Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Design Methods and User Experience. HCII 2021. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 12768. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-78092-0_21
Kieslinger B, Schaefer T, Fabian CM, Biasin E, Bassi E, Freire RR, Mowoh N, Arif N and Melis P (2021) Covid-19 Response From Global Makers: The Careables Cases of Global Design and Local Production. Front. Sociol. 6:629587. doi:10.3389/fsoc.2021.629587
Schaefer, T, Kieslinger, B & Fabian, CM. 2020. Citizen-Based Air Quality Monitoring: The Impact on Individual Citizen Scientists and How to Leverage the Benefits to Affect Whole Regions. Citizen Science: Theory and Practice, 5(1): 6, pp. 1–12. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/cstp.245
Schaefer, T., Fabian, C.M., & Kopp, T. (2019) The dynamics of online learning at the workplace: peer-facilitated social learning and the application in practice. British Journal of Educational Technology, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, doi:10.1111/bjet.12894
Unterfrauner, E., Shao, J., Hofer, M., & Fabian, C.M. (2019). The environmental value and impact of the Maker movement - Insights from a cross-case analysis of European maker initiatives. Business Strategy and the Environment. p.1-16. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.2328
Bimrose, J., Brown, A., Mulvey, R., Kieslinger, B., Fabian, C., Schaefer, T., Kinkel, S., Kopp, T., & Dewanti, R. (2018). Transforming identities and co-constructing careers of career counsellors. Journal of Vocational Behaviour. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvb.2018.07.008
Kieslinger, B., Tschank, J., Schaefer, T., & Fabian, C.M. (2018). Working in increasing isolation? How an international MOOC for career professionals supports peer learning across distance. Internationl Journal of Advanced Corporate Learning (iJAC), Vol 11, Issue 1, http://online-journals.org/index.php/i-jac/article/view/9117
Schaefer, T. , Rahn, J. , Kopp, T. , Fabian, C.M., & Brown, A. (2018), Fostering online learning at the workplace: A scheme to identify and analyse collaboration processes in asynchronous discussions. British Journal of Educational Technology . doi:10.1111/bjet.12617
Unterfrauner, E., Schrammel, M., Hofer, M., Fabian, C.M., Voigt, C., Deljanin, S.R., Sorivelle, M.N., Devoldere, B., & Haga, H. (2017). Final case study report focusing on cross-case analysis. MAKE-IT project report. Available at: http://make-it.io/deliverables/d3-2-final-case-study-report-focusing-on-cross-case-analysis/
Fabian, C.M. (2017): Die Macht von Geschichten. Die Reise des Hobbits. Saarbrücken: Südwestdeutscher Verlag für Hochschulschriften.
Kieslinger, B., Schäfer, T., & Fabian, C.M., (2015): Kriterienkatalog zur Bewertung von Citizen Science Projekten und Projektanträgen. Studie im Auftrag des Bundesministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Wirtschaft (bmwfw).
Holocher-Ertl, T., Kieslinger, B., & Fabian, C.M. (2013): Motivational drivers and barriers for computer-supported learning processes between schools and scientific institutions, MATEL 2013 Workshop @ ECTEL, Cyprus
Holocher-Ertl, T., Kieslinger, B., & Fabian, C.M. (2012): Designing for the Users or with the Users? A Participatory Design Approach for Science Teaching in Schools. In the Proceedings of the 22nd annual eChallenges e-2012 Conference, October 2012, Lisbon, Portugal
Holocher-Ertl, T., Kieslinger, B., & Fabian, C.M. (2012): Linking Schools with Science: How Innovative Tools Can Increase the Effectiveness of Science Teaching in the Classroom. In Proceedings of the 2012 EDEN Annual Conference, June 2012, Porto, Portugal
Holocher-Ertl, T., & Fabian, C.M. (2012): The influence of collaboration and self-regulated learning services on the motivation to learn at the workplace; MATEL Workshop, EC-TEL Conference, Saarbrücken, 2012.
Holocher-Ertl, T., Fabian, C.M., Siadaty, M., Jovanović, J., Pata, K., & Gašević, D. (2011): Self-regulated Learners and Collaboration: How Innovative Tools Can Address the Motivation to Learn at the Workplace? in Proceedings of EC-TEL 2011, LNCS 6964, pp. 506–511, 2011.
Holocher, T., Kieslinger, B., & Fabian, C.M. (2011): Applying Participatory Methods to Address Motivational Aspects in Informal Workplace Learning. International Journal of Advanced Corporate Learning (iJAC), Vol 4, No 1, ISSN: 1867-5565
Unterfrauner, E., Marschalek, I. & Fabian, C.M. (2011). Experiences with an online mobile learning platform. Intervention for marginalised young people. MedienPädagogik. Online Zeitschrift für Theorie und Praxis der Medienbildung. Retrieved from http://www.medienpaed.com/19/unterfrauner1105.pdf
Unterfrauner, E., Marschalek, I., & Fabian, C. (2011). Lernen mit Mobiltelefonen - Neue Formen des Lernens für marginalisierte Jugendliche nutzen. In Pendeln zwischen Wissenschaft und Praxis. Reflexionen über das Arbeiten an sozialen Innovationen. Vienna: LIT Verlag.
Unterfrauner, E., Marschalek, I., Fabian, C.M., & Hochgerner, J. (2010). Roadmap for future activities (ComeIn report No. D8.2). Retrieved from www.comein-project.eu
Unterfrauner, E., Marschalek, I., & Fabian, C.M. (2010). Recommendations for a future research agenda (ComeIn report No. D8.1). Retrieved from www.comein-project.eu
Unterfrauner, E., Marschalek, I., & Fabian, C.M. (2010). Marginalised young people benefitting from an online mobile learning community. In Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children. Barcelona.
Marschalek, i., Fabian, C.M., & Unterfrauner, E. (2010). A Mobile Learning Environment for Young Marginalised People - Example of a Pilot Study. In I. Arnedillo Sánchez & P. Isaias (Eds.), Proceedings of the IADIS International Conference Mobile Learning 2010 (pp. 216-220). Presented at the IADIS, Porto, Portugal.
Unterfrauner, E., Marschalek, i., & Fabian, C.M. (2010). Mobile Learning with Marginalised People. In I. Arnedillo Sánchez & P. Isaias (Eds.), Proceedings of the IADIS International Conference Mobile Learning 2010 (pp. 28-35). Presented at the IADIS, Porto, Portugal.
Holocher, T., Kieslinger, B., & Fabian, C.M. (2010): Participatory methods and their implications in collaborative workplace learning. In Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (ED-MEDIA) 2010, June 2010, Toronto, Canada
Kieslinger, B., Holocher, T., & Fabian, C.M. (2010): How to motivate participation in informal workplace learning: Participatory methods and their implications. In Proceedings of the International conference on E-Learning in the Workplace (ICELW) 2010, June 2010, New York, NY, USA
Kieslinger, B., Pata, K. & Fabian, C.M. (2009). A Participatory Design Approach for the Support of Collaborative Learning and Knowledge Building in Networked Organizations. International Journal of Advanced Corporate Learning (iJAC), Volume 2, Issue 3. ISSN: 1867-5565
Kieslinger, B., Pata, K. & Fabian, C.M. (2009). Participatory Design Methods for Learning and Knowledge Sharing Activities in Networked Organizations. ICELW 2009 Conference, 10.-12. June 2009, New York City, USA.
Marschalek, i., Unterfrauner, E., & Fabian, C.M. (2009). Mobile Learning Activities to Reach Out for Young Marginalised People. In Metcalf, D., Hamilton, A. & Graffeo, C.(Eds.), /8th World Conference on Mobile and Contextual Learning/ (p. 222). Orlando:University of Central Florida. (Poster)
Kieslinger, B., Fabian, C.M., & Fiedler, S. (2009). iCamp - Exploring the Use of Social Software in Higher Education. Paper presented at the International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (Edulearn), Barcelona, Spain
Marschalek, i., Unterfrauner, E., & Fabian, C.M., (2009). Social Inclusion of Young Marginalised People through Online Mobile Communities. Conference proceedings of 1st International Symposium on Intelligent Mobile Technologies for Social Change (at IMCSIT) pages 367 - 373. ISBN 978-83-60810-22-4, IEEE Catalog Number CFP0964E. Available at: http://www.proceedings2009.imcsit.org/pliks/6.pdf
Marschalek, i., Unterfrauner, E. & Fabian, C.M. (2009). Mobile Phones Bridging the Gap between Young Marginalised People and Learning. Paper presented at the International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (Edulearn), Barcelona, Spain.
Unterfrauner, E., Marschalek, I & Fabian, C.M. (2009). Socio-scientific analysis of user requirements in mobile learning - a case study on marginalised young people. Poster presented at 11th Mobile HCI conference, Bonn, Germany.
Unterfrauner, E., Marschalek, I., Fabian, C.M., & Hochgerner, J. (2009). Profiles of Marginalised Youth. ComeIn project report. Retrieved from http://www.comein-project.eu/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5&Itemid=11
Unterfrauner, E., Marschalek, i., Fabian, C.M. & Strasser, M. (2008). Report on Results of focus group and expert interviews. ComeIn project report. Retrieved from http://www.comein-project.eu/scientific/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=4&Itemid=1
Participation at events:
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Transforming Climate Policy Engagement with Role-Playing Games
- Online
26. 09. 2024 - 27. 09. 2024 -
Critical Making Workshop
25. 03. 2021 - 25. 03. 2021 -
GSK-Forschungsinfrastrukturen in Österreich
- Aula der Wissenschaften
19. 10. 2020 - 19. 10. 2020 -
Public Employment Services: Symposium in London
- London, UK
16. 10. 2015 - 16. 10. 2015 -
« RRI and SSH in ICT-related parts of H2020 – Getting started »
- The Egg, Brussels, Europe
08. 07. 2015 - 09. 07. 2015 -
Österreichische Citizen Science Konferenz 2015 in Wien
- Festsaal der Alten WU, Augasse 2-6, 1090 Wien
26. 02. 2014 - 26. 02. 2014 -
"Westbalkan Science Day" in Wien: Vernetzung zwischen ForscherInnen aus Österreich und den Westbalkanländern
- Universität Wien, Dr.-Karl-Lueger-Ring 1, 1010 Wien
13. 11. 2006 - 13. 11. 2006 -
Aktionswoche für soziale Innovation, Wien 2006
- Tech Gate Vienna, Haus der Musik, Austria Center Vienna, ZSI, ORF KulturCafe
09. 10. 2006 - 13. 10. 2006
Education and career:
Claudia Magdalena Fabian is a scientific project manager at the Centre for Social Innovation (ZSI) in Vienna, Austria. She holds a PhD in Pedagogy and Social Sciences, specializing in community learning. Her research focuses on citizen science, maker projects, and evaluating emerging systems and technologies, emphasizing collaborative learning.
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8869-5841
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