Austrian citizens have a lower interest in science and are less likely to belief in the benefits of science and technology than the average EU citizen. Limited trust and interest in science are closely linked to a lack of knowledge of the research process and scientifically generated data. Projects and networks at the interface of science and education provide an excellent opportunity to raise scientific literacy and influence the attitude towards scientific findings positively. Thus,
teamed up to form the partnership “Interdisciplinary network for science education Lower Austria” (lead by WasserCluster Lunz, funded by GFF NÖ). Our partnership aims at
Innovative concepts for science education will be developed and tested in a pilot study, and the potential for the implementation of these approaches into school curricula will be discussed. Additionally, low-threshold offers for science education will be developed for the public. The pilot study will be evaluated by an accompanying socio-pedagogical study. INSE will continue to grow by the involvement of other (inter)national partners, such as, e.g., scientists from other disciplines, partner schools, and existing networks for science communication, and by developing joint (inter)national projects based on the results of the pilot study.