Anna
Pshenichny-Mamo

Anna Pshenichny-Mamo is a PhD candidate in the Faculty of Education in Science and Technology at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology under the supervision of Prof. Dina Tsybulsky.

Anna’s research centres on the integration of the nature of science in natural history museums, which remains a relatively unexplored area despite its potential impact on visitors’ understanding of the different aspects of science.

Her research employs various methodologies, such as analyzing exhibitions, gathering data from museum scientists, curators, and educational teams, and examining guided tours in natural history museums worldwide. Her goal is to formulate conceptual approaches that enhance the educational value of natural history museums for integrating the nature of science. Based on her research findings, Anna aims to provide policy recommendations for exhibitions and guided tours, highlighting opportunities to make implicit references to the nature of science more explicit, thereby enriching visitors’ perspectives and knowledge.

Anna was born in Kherson, Ukraine, and immigrated to Israel at the age of seven with her parents. They moved to Kiryat Ata, where she currently lives with her husband and their two children. Anna obtained a BSc in biology and a MSc in education in science and technology at the Technion. Before starting her doctoral studies, Anna worked as a biology and science teacher, finding immense joy in educating and guiding her students. Beyond her professional pursuits, she is active in the Technion Student Union and in the parents’ committee at her children’s school. In her free time, Anna enjoys spending time with her family and engaging in outdoor adventures.