Science communication with a difference
DISSCO empowers people and organisations to collaborate, share new perspectives, and bring science to unexpected places.
Partner with us to bring your work to life.
DISSCO delivered a powerful activity boost for the Energy Lab, tripling our community in just one year. Their blend of strategic engagement and precise execution produced high-impact results with exceptional cost-effectiveness.
Prof. Ludger Fischer, Innovation Booster Energy Lab, HSLU
What DISSCO stands for
Dissemination
Science and technology are advancing fast – but meaningful dissemination requires making research understandable and accessible to everyone. We create opportunities for people to engage with science directly, ensuring results are shared clearly, thoughtfully and in ways that support mutual learning.
Science
Science shapes our daily lives, and everyone deserves the chance to understand and participate in it. By engaging researchers and the public, we help make science more democratic, inclusive and relevant – supporting scientists to share their work while enabling citizens to participate fully in the discovery process.
Communication
Effective science communication is collaborative. When researchers and the public co-create ideas, knowledge becomes more accessible and more impactful. Our initiatives bring people together to share perspectives, strengthen understanding and support a more informed, responsible society.
Testimonials
Origin & Team
DISSCO began in 2017 with the vision of Evgenia Tsianou, a researcher who experienced first-hand how grassroots initiatives can inspire people to shape a more sustainable world. This passion has grown into a mission: to make science more participatory, accessible and democratic.
Today, DISSCO is a Swiss association (Verein status) dedicated to helping scientists and citizens co-create knowledge and engage meaningfully with research.
Evgenia Tsianou, Managing Director
Evgenia brings a playful, creative approach to making science participatory. She works as a Science Communicator & Project Assistant at the Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI), having studied climate science at ETH Zürich and environmental engineering at DUTH.
In founding DISSCO, Evgenia is driven by a belief that science and society become stronger when more people can take part. Her vision is simple but bold: citizen science should become the new standard for research.
Panos Petridis, Project Manager
Panos is an interdisciplinary researcher and project manager. He holds a PhD in Social Ecology, with research spanning island studies, participatory methods and degrowth at BOKU University in Vienna.
Panos has collaborated with international partners and large consortia on projects promoting environmental and social sustainability. A fellow at P2P Lab in Greece, Panos advocates for open, inclusive science that is accessible to all.
Carmen Kummer
Carmen is a committed sustainable food systems specialist who joined DISSCO driven by her enthusiasm for participatory science and effective science communication. She has extensive experience working at the interface between research and practice, along with a strong ability to engage diverse stakeholders. With a passion for facilitating participatory processes, she is communicative, independent, and enjoys collaborating in team-oriented environments.
Collaborators
DISSCO ‘s board
DISSCO’s board brings together a diverse group of people with experience across sustainability, finance, and activism, united by a shared commitment to collaboration, inclusive knowledge creation, and making science engaging, accessible, and impactful for diverse communities.
Aydin Akay
Global Sustainability Manager at Roche
Rim Bouassida
Product manager at S&P Global
Mercedes Hannelore Rittmann-Frank
Renewable energy expert and Head of sustainability at Saint-Gobain Switzerland
Οur Services
Whether you want to reach new audiences, share your research in creative ways or co-create activities with communities, DISSCO can support you.
Email us to discover more and we can arrange a free consultation call.
Citizen Science
Making science more participatory
We help you design citizen science activities where people can take part in real research. Participants don’t just observe – they collect data, explore questions and collaborate with scientists. For example, Pollen Watch enables people in Switzerland to monitor pollen and air quality, creating.
Storytelling
Turning Research into Inspiring Narratives
We help you reveal the human side of your research through narrative storytelling. Using interviews and sound design, we craft audio stories that connect science with lived experience and societal challenges. Our Water Scarcity Stories series blends oral history, myth and science to show.
Creative Comms Training
Helping scientists communicate with impact
Our creative workshops strengthen your communication skills through playful, hands-on methods. One popular programme is our stand-up comedy academy, where scientists, engineers and activists learn new ways to connect with audiences. Participants receive coaching from comedians before preparing a scrip and performing live. It’s not about becoming a comedian – it’s…
Mission-Driven, Bespoke Approach
We strive to democratise science by making it participatory, playful and accessible. Together, we can make citizen science the norm – not the exception.
Design
DISSCO handcrafts every project with care, from small community initiatives to large international collaborations. We create playful science communication concepts and fully customised engagement strategies tailored to your goals.
Engage
We work closely with each partner to understand your vision and deliver bespoke, high-quality solutions. Our collaborations span researchers, engineers, artists, farmers and other innovators seeking meaningful public engagement.
Empower
DISSCO provides scientists/researchers (from universities, museums, research centres) with tools for driving positive change. We help you become thought leaders in your field, to craft messages that resonate with diverse audiences.
PROJECTS
How we work
Our process in three simple steps:
1. Prepare
Together we identify your vision and goals.
2. Deliver
Relax and let us do our thing. Or roll up your sleeves, and we’ll co-design the activities!
3. Reflect and perfect
We track impacts, evolve projects, and produce social impact reports as required.
Portfolio
Roads4all
Turning road safety into a shared conversation through stand-up comedy
Pollen Watch
A citizen science journey through climate, health, and collective action.
EIT Food Journalism Awards
Celebrating journalism in sustainable agrifood innovation and communication.
Water Scarcity Podcasts
Creating audio stories about water scarcity
Stand Up Comedy Academy
A stand-up comedy academy to raise awareness about climate change
Citizen Science Safari
A workshop to design your Citizen Science project
Musical Chairs as a Commons
A workshop to playfully familiarize with the concepts of the commons and of scarcity
Energy Lab community
An innovation ecosystem to boost the energy transition through joint innovations
Social Media Narratives
Strategic Engagement: social media campaigns and innovation showcase
Our clients & collaborators
DISSCO empowers people and organisations to collaborate, share new perspectives, and bring science to unexpected places.From hands-on citizen science to compelling stories and playful workshops, we help you engage communities, spark curiosity and achieve deep, lasting impacts. Partner with us to bring your work to life.
Email us to schedule a science communication brainstorming session and expand your project’s impact.
News
Pollen Watch – 20/5 Art Meets Science
In Pollen Watch we explore pollen and climate change from different perspectives! In a series of events we aim to open a dialogue on these topics and the power of citizen science...
Pollen Watch 16/5 – Dandelion Honey Production
In Pollen Watch we explore pollen and climate change from different perspectives! In a series of events we aim to open a dialogue on these topics and the power of citizen science...
Pollen Watch – 07/06 Science Excursion to Jungfraujoch
In Pollen Watch we explore pollen and climate change from different perspectives! In a series of events we aim to open a dialogue on these topics and the power of citizen science...
Pollen Watch – 09/05 Playful Climate Discussion
In Pollen Watch we explore pollen and climate change from different perspectives! In a series of events we aim to open a dialogue on these topics and the power of citizen science...
Pollen Watch – 21/4 Citizen Science Workshop
In Pollen Watch we explore pollen and climate change from different perspectives! In a series of events we aim to open a dialogue on these topics and the power of citizen science...
POLLEN WATCH – FIRST MEASUREMENT DAY
In the Pollen Watch project we completed the first measurement day. We invited volunteers to carry low-cost pollen sensors during their commutes - by bike, on foot, or by bus- ...
