“Making science accessible for everyone.”

Editor, press officer, communication

Merel (she/her) is editor and communication officer of the faculty of Geosciences. She writes news articles about research from the faculty, and in her role as press officer she speaks to the press, and connects experts and the press.

Merel also gives science communication workshops to researchers within the faculty, and together with her communication colleagues she manages the faculty's social media accounts.

Additional activities

Merel represents the support staff in the Equality, Diversiry & Inclusion committee of the Geosciences faculty, and is part of the Young Women of Geosciences committee.