Making research come alive
Spread the Nerd is an independent agency & network for science communication and format development. Our clients include universities, research institutes, and academics who value the use of innovative communication formats.

Living Handbook of Science Communication
Rhine Ruhr Center for Science Communication Research
How do scientists communicate with society? How does the public understand research?
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Scrollytelling for Climate Data
KielRegion GmbH
Accompanying communication for new hydrodynamic models of storm surges in the KielRegion.
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Our Services
Team & our partners
Spread the Nerd's network brings together a multidisciplinary team from a variety of media sectors. Everyone here gets excited about research, and that’s ideal for designing compelling formats! We’ll handpick the right team members for your project.
Johanna Barnbeck
OWNER, STRATEGY & FORMAT DEVELOPMENT

Julia Warnemünde
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & CREATIVE

Georg Layr
AGENCY MANAGEMENT

Luiza Quintanilha
COMMUNICATION DESIGNER

KATJA HANKE
PODCASTS & EDITORIAL

Dr. Petra Krimphove
Copywriting & Editorial Work

FILIP MERTENS
PROGRAMMING & APP DEVELOPMENT

ROLF SCHULTEN
PHOTOGRAPHY

WIM DIJKSTERHUIS
MOTION DESIGN

Contact
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