Jascha Grübel

I am a strong proponent of research-led teaching. To engage in science, teaching is as important as research and often both can be enhanced by integrating them with each other. Students are not only equipped with knowledge, experience and skills but are also contributing to the body of science and they develop a sense of belonging by taking ownership of their work. To lead students in research-led teaching requires a strong level of engagement, empathy, and interaction. The classroom should motivate and inspire students to independently explore questions and provide them with the tools to start working on them. At the same time, critical thinking needs to be stimulated to realize the limitations of any method and approach. Personally, I was in the lucky position to become a cognitive scientist by experience through research-led teaching. As a student researcher at the Cognitive Science Group at ETH Zürich, I was involved from the get-go in real research. I was encouraged to ask questions, question any procedure, to apply my Computer Science skills in a new context, and learn about Cognitive Science through my tasks. I hope to impart this experience to my students and inspire them just like I was.

Wageningen University (since 2024)

ETH Zurich (2012-2023)