Cristina Palma Conceição holds a PhD in Sociology from the University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL) and also a Master's degree in Communication, Culture and Information Technologies. In the last two decades, has participated in several projects, namely in the area of sociology of science and technology, mostly in the Center for Research and Sociology Studies (CIES-IUL).She was particularly interested in scientific culture issues, communication and public participation in science. In recent years, as a teacher has also been focusing on matters of tourism and research methods in social sciences. She has currently a position as assistant professor at the Estoril Higher Institute for Tourism and Hospitality Studies.