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Research interests
Dana Wasserbacher, B.Sc., Expert Advisor at the AIT Center for Innovation Systems and Policy, is experienced in organising and accompanying foresight processes for the participatory design of future scenarios, visions and strategies, as well as skilled in the management and analysis of foresight data. She is currently completing a master’s programme in Environmental and Bioresource Management at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna. As FOD programme manager, she oversees the administrative implementation of the service contract ‘Foresight on Demand in Science, Technology, Research and Innovation Policy’ (FOD) and, as a foresight expert, supports the European Commission with tailor-made foresight processes within this framework. She is currently leading the implementation of the ,Fundamental Rights in Foresight’ project for the European Agency for Fundamental Rights, in collaboration with European project partners. Within the Horizon Europe research project ,LibrarIn’ she is researching transformative strategies for co‑creation of value and social innovation in public libraries.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Research output
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K.I.-Kunst: Muse, Melkkuh oder Marketing-Gag? Ergebnisse einer kritischen Auseinandersetzung mit KI-Kunst anhand eines Beispiels
Wasserbacher, D., Aug 2024, Gestreamt, gelikt, flüchtig – schöne neue Kulturwelt?: Digitalisierung und Kultur im Licht der Technikfolgenabschätzung. Ehrensperger, E., Behringer, J., Decker, M., Droste-Franke, B., Heyen, N. B., Sotoudeh, M. & Weimert, B. (eds.). 1 ed. Baden-Baden, Vol. 25. (Gesellschaft - Technik - Umwelt).Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Proceedings › Book chapter › peer-review
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Libraries and eco-systems: innovating between people and shelves
Schartinger, D. & Wasserbacher, D., 2 Sept 2024Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
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Foresight on Demand: Foresight towards the 2nd Strategic Plan for Horizon Europe
Weber, M. (Publisher), Wasserbacher, D. (Publisher) & Kastrinos, N. (Publisher), 2023, 345 p.Research output: Books and Reports › Report
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Foresight on Demand: Lessons from Responsive Foresight on Emerging and Complex R&I issues
Wasserbacher, D. (Speaker), Weber, M., Cuhls, K., Könnölä, T., Giuffrè, G., Schindler, T. & Kastrinos, N., 2023, Eu-SPRI Annual Conference 2023: Research with Impact: Book of Abstracts. p. 242Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Proceedings › Conference Proceedings with Oral Presentation › peer-review
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Global Commons
Cassingena Harper, J., Warnke, P., Cagnin, C., Georghiou, L., Smith, K., Van Langenhove, L., Giesecke, S., Wasserbacher, D. & Cuhls, K., Aug 2023, Foresight on Demand: Foresight towards the 2nd Strategic Plan for Horizon Europe. p. 140-163Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Proceedings › Report Chapter
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Activities
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Public service organisations in transformation: lessons learned from public libraries
Schartinger, D. (Speaker), Windrum, P. (Author), Hyytinen, K. (Author), Tuominen, T. (Author) & Wasserbacher, D. (Author)
12 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation / Lecture › Presentation at a scientific conference / workshop
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Beyond the shelvable. A resource-based view on innovation in libraries
Schartinger, D. (Speaker), Windrum, P. (Author), Hyytinen, K. (Author), Tuominen, T. (Author) & Wasserbacher, D. (Author)
23 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation / Lecture › Presentation at a scientific conference / workshop
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An empirical agent-based model for Regional Twin Transition Pathways: Ideas for model enrichments through foresight
Jäger, K. (Author and Speaker), Bürscher, T. (Author), Scherngell, T. (Author), Neuländtner, M. (Author), Bernstein, M. (Author) & Wasserbacher, D. (Author)
15 May 2025 → 16 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation / Lecture › Presentation at a scientific conference / workshop
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Libraries and public value: placemakers in an ecosystem perspective
Schartinger, D. (Speaker), Wasserbacher, D. (Author) & Windrum, P. (Author)
31 Oct 2024 → 1 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation / Lecture › Presentation at a scientific conference / workshop
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Libraries and eco-systems: innovating between people and shelves
Schartinger, D. (Speaker) & Wasserbacher, D. (Author)
2 Sept 2024 → 4 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation / Lecture › Presentation at a scientific conference / workshop