EDITE
FELGUEIRAS











At Braga, PT []
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I’m a science & technology communicator exploring digital storytelling while slowly figuring out how to become a documentary filmmaker.



Selected Work



About







Hired and Trusted by



CERN
ATLAS Experiment
2C2T
INESC TEC
SPA
Fibrenamics
NIPE

Education
Phd, Digital Media [ongoing]
University of Porto + CERN

Documentary Filmmaking
New York Film Academy

MSc, Science Communication
University of Minho

BA, Communication and Media
University of Łódź + Polytechnic University of Leiria

Research  Felgueiras, E. (2026, May 29). Scrolling science: Understanding how audiences engage with short science videos on social media [Poster presentation]. The 1st International Online Conference on Social Sciences, Online. https://sciforum.net/paper/view/31204

Felgueiras, E., & Teresa Ruão (2025). Science on screen: The representation of science in independent films. Journal of Science Communication, 24(03). https://doi.org/10.22323/2.24030202

Felgueiras, E., Ana Carvalho, & Fábio Faria (2024). Braga Science Film Fest: a sétima arte ao serviço da comunicação de ciência. Paper presented at SciComPt2024. https://zenodo.org/records/14535132

Felgueiras, E. (2024, October 28). How is science represented in documentary films? [Conference presentation]. Science Journalism Forum, United Arab Emirates.

Felgueiras, E. (2024). Luzes, Câmara, Ciência: a representação da ciência no cinema independente (Master’s thesis). Universidade do Minho. https://hdl.handle.net/1822/96175

Felgueiras, E. (2023, December 8). Lights, Camera, … Science! Promoting science through a film festival [Conference presentation]. ALC Meeting 2023, Braga.


Grants 
& AwardsPortuguese Space Agency Grant
2026

Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT)
PhD Research Grant 2025.01271.BD
2025

Fulbright Grant
Stanford University, San Francisco(USA)
2022


Appointments 
& Expert Roles
Science Communication Expert 
European Science-Media Hub, European Parliament

Jury Member
SILBERSALZ Science & Media Awards 2026

Jury Member
ROS Film Festival 2023

Side Projects
Braga Science Film Fest
Gaia Journal

SciComPt Member ∎ Portuguese Science and Technology Communication Network


© EDITE FELGUEIRAS 2026














21.
Social Media
Gaia Journal

Social media strategy and visual storytelling for an indie science magazine.



20.
Event Production
Braga Science Film Fest

 Design  © Helena Martins
Braga Science Film Fest is an international science short film festival. Totally free, the festival is focused on promoting science communication through cinema, by nurturing the dialogue between scientific ideas and concepts and audiovisual narratives with creative content, accessible to different audiences. Apart from the short films in competition, the festival includes non-competitive sessions with some of the best films that have been screened by partner festivals, and a series of workshops and lectures that offer participants tools to understand and explore the potential of audiovisual in science.



19.
Merchandising
ATLAS Experiment

Developed graphic design concepts for ATLAS Experiment merchandise, including limited-edition items for specific programmes and products created for the official ATLAS Store.



18.
Video Production + Editing
CERN

Filmed and edited trend-driven short-form videos adapted to CERN’s digital communication.



17.
Webdesign
Personal Website

Created an interactive personal website using Google Docs as an open collaborative platform, where visitors could edit content, leave comments, and contribute suggestions. The project generated hundreds of public interactions and helped secure opportunities with communication agencies and editorial projects in Barcelona, Prague, Berlin, and Copenhagen.



16.
Interview + Profile
ATLAS Experiment

 Photo  © M.Cavazza/CERN
Ana Henriques arrived at CERN in 1988 as a summer student, and never wanted to leave. She assumed the roles of technical coordinator and project leader of the ATLAS Tile Calorimeter, being involved in its design, construction, and installation processes. Later, she took the lead on the High Granularity Timing Detector (HGTD) project, while also being in charge of the hadronic calorimeter concept development for the Future Circular Hadron Collider (FCC-hh). Currently, she is the resources coordinator for the HGTD.

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15.
Social Media
Fibrenamics

 Design  © Luísa Fernandes
Developed creative social media campaigns by adapting the Fibrenamics visual identity to seasonal events, awareness campaigns, and commemorative dates.



14.
Editorial + Newsletter
Sociedade Portuguesa de Astronomia

Writing and managing the Portuguese Astronomical Society’s newsletter, including editorial content, audience segmentation, and campaign distribution through Brevo, consistently achieving open rates above 55%.



13.
Branding
ATLAS Experiment

Designed a visual identity for the ATLAS Experiment to highlight the use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning across research activities. The logo was later adapted for official merchandise, including stickers available through the ATLAS Store.



12.
Social Media
NIPE - Centre for Research in Economics and Management

Redesign and strategic development of social media communication through platform-specific content series.


11.
Video Editing
2C2T - Centre for Textile Science and Technology

Editing short-form videos for “PhD Spotlight”, a science communication series promoting research and innovation projects developed at the centre.



10.
Event Production
Fibrenamics

 Photos  © Fibrenamics
Planning and management of onsite, digital, and hybrid events aimed at scientific, industry, and general audiences.


9.
Editorial Direction + Design
Gaia Journal

Gaia Journal is an independent science communication project exploring climate-positive technologies and the future of environmental innovation. Designed around the principles of slow journalism, the print edition combines interviews, photography, and narrative storytelling to explore one theme per issue.
Editor, and editorial designer responsible for the magazine’s creative and visual direction.



8.
Graphic Design
CERN

 Photo  © David Taljat/Dreamstime.com
Graphic adaptation of the CERN Accelerator Complex poster for display across LHC experiment sites.



7.
Media Relations
Fibrenamics
 Photo  © Fibrenamics
Managed media relations and secured coverage in major Portuguese national media outlets.

Selected media coverage


6.
Video Editing
Braga Science Film Fest

Short-form promotional videos and visual storytelling for an international science film festival.



5.
Graphic Design
2C2T - Centre for Textile Science and Technology

Developed the graphic assets for the “Science Meetings” online event series.


4.
Webdesign
Sociedade Portuguesa de Astronomia

Full website redesign and migration from Drupal to WordPress for the Portuguese Astronomical Society.

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3.
International Conference Organisation
Fibrenamics

Videos  © Alexis Vilaça/Pixartidea
Member of the organising committee for ICNF — International Conference on Natural Fibers — and AuxDefense — World Conference on Advanced Materials for Defense, overseeing communication, coordination, and venue management.



2.
Editorial + Photography
CERN

For many students, a summer internship is a rite of passage — and a gateway to future jobs. Looking for a valuable glimpse into what a future in physics might hold, dozens of university students from around the world headed to CERN to participate in the Summer Student Programme and engage with cutting-edge scientific research at the ATLAS Experiment.

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1.
UX & Website Strategy
Fibrenamics

Video  © Alexis Vilaça/Pixartidea
Oversaw the website development process, including requirements gathering, stakeholder coordination, and digital communication strategy.