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Teije Terhorst, door Jimena Gauna.

Teije TerhorstProject Developer

Teije works as programme and project developer for Waag's Smart Citizens Lab and Urban Ecology Lab. His aim is to develop projects that improve citizens and non human entities' democratic positions towards and/or by using technology. In this, technology and citizen science are of great importance.

Teije has previously worked for a local government on programmes regarding inclusive digital education. He obtained his bachelor's degree in Media Studies and a master's degree in Political Theory, both from the University of Amsterdam. Next to his work at Waag, Teije is involved with Voedselpark Amsterdam, a grassroots initiative striving towards commons-based regenerative urban agriculture for the city of Amsterdam.

Labs

Current projects

Imagining public connectivity

FabLearn onderwijsconferentie
Smart Citizens Lab
The lack of meaningful imaginaries about 5G and the knowledge concentration within industries are catalysts of public distrust. We aim to create a shared knowledge base among citizens and governments to include citizens in official local decision-making processes around 5G.

Thermo-staat

Thermo-staat
Smart Citizens Lab
Together with citizens, investigative journalists and scientists, Waag research heat stress in the Netherlands.

NWA Route Smart Liveable Cities

NWA route Smart Liveable Cities
Smart Citizens Lab
Waag organises the route management around public programmes relating to ‘Smart, liveable cities’, aiming to better connect science with society.

Hollandse Luchten

Woman with sensor
Smart Citizens Lab
Hollandse Luchten is a citizens science project where we involve citizens in measuring air quality in their environment in the Province of North Holland.