Julieta Lombardelli
Julieta is a multimedia designer with over a decade of experience at the intersection of art, technology, and education. She specializes in gamification, citizen science, and interactive installations, emphasizing inclusive learning environments. Currently, she directs the "Viajantes" video game project at the Universidad Nacional de Quilmes and serves as Pedagogical Innovation Coordinator at Nueva Escuela Argentina.
Julieta is passionate about blending UX research with gamified strategies to drive community engagement in science and learning, bridging disciplines to create immersive, impactful experiences.
Powering Citizen Science: Gamification Strategies for Open and Collaborative Research
Explore how gamification can transform citizen science into a powerful tool for collaborative research. Weā€™ll delve into specific, actionable strategies to make scientific investigations more engaging and accessible, using gamification to drive open data, diverse participation, and co-creation in science. From UX research adaptation to designing inclusive project frameworks, youā€™ll be equipped with techniques to maximize impact and empower communities in real-world scientific contributions.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify effective gamification techniques to drive citizen engagement in scientific research
- Design project-specific strategies using UX research principles adapted to scientific contexts
- Develop frameworks for open, collaborative research that leverage game-based elements to enrich data collection and analysis
- Create inclusive opportunities for diverse participant involvement in scientific discovery
- Apply gamification to enhance the visibility and impact of citizen science projects
