As all education moved online due to COVID, a number of initiatives came up to support students. Tutors however were not always priority recipients for support. This project used the OAD grant to pay for data bundles and tutors time. This additional support made a big difference to the lecturers, …
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SPACE UNMSM in Peru invites students in 3rd-5th grades at Peruvian state secondary schools to apply for a series of after-school astronomy classes. These free virtual classes will admit a limited number of students. Coordinated under the project ‘Ask An Astronomer (Pregúntale A Un Astrónomo)’ awarded an OAD COVID-19 grant. …
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The online learning platform is now LIVE. Courses are available on the platform for secondary school students and university students. All courses are free and can be accessed upon registration. Developed by NASRDA-CBSS with the support of an OAD grant. E-Learning platform: https://www.nasrdacbss.com/oad-e-learning/ University lectures: https://www.nasrdacbss.com/university-lectures/ Secondary school lectures: https://www.nasrdacbss.com/sec-sch-lectures/ …
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Pregúntale A Un Astrónomo ( Ask An Astronomer, in English) is an education and outreach project created by SPACE-FCF-UNMSM where topics of interest in astronomy are discussed by two young Peruvian astronomers, Victor Vera and Jhon Yana, along with special guests. Youtube Playlist (in Spanish): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrvnNGo8WtEjtsU5DYY41LpK67AeX5_X0
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Article in Portuguese (BR) (translated) In the midst of a pandemic, the Center for Teaching and Research in Astronomy at the State University of Amazonas (NEPA / UEA) won the approval of yet another international project financed by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). Titled “Covid-19 in Amazonas: Astronomy strikes back!” (Covid-19 in …
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PRAGSAC (Promoting Radio Astronomy in Ghana through School visits and Astronomy Clubs) are developing online astronomy lessons for students in Ghana. The lessons will be released on their Youtube channel.
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The Irkutsk Regional Astronomical Organisation live streamed a virtual stargazing session. Youtube Video
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this article was published on Astronomers Without Borders Nigeria Due to insurgency in several parts of Northern Nigeria, there are over 2 million displaced persons in the country spread across IDP camps and host communities. In Abuja, there are 28,000 IDP’s residing in different camps in the city. In 2019, …
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Astronomers Without Borders Nigeria has announced the winners of the Astro-art contest for school kids. The project engaged students who have been home due to the lockdown across Nigeria. In addition to a painting, participants were required to a motivation. The winning entries can be seen on the website. …
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Astronomers Without Borders kicked off the Under the Same Stars social campaign via a Facebook Live video.
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