The small corner of the stars, a tiny house next to the OATA observatory at Tatacoa (Colombia) is the first astrotourism laboratory tied to local fauna and flora, astronomy and care of the environment. Through collaborative work with science clubs composed of scholars from the local school, the project is conducting experiments aimed to expand […]
Author Archives: Ram Venugopal
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In a world where academic pursuits often take center stage, the well-being of postgraduate students is a topic of increasing concern. On September 15, 2023, a unique event took place that delved deep into the minds of postgrads, shedding light on their mental health struggles and coping strategies. The Astronomy for Mental Health team, in […]
2023, Elimisha Msichana Elimisha Jamii na Astronomia (2), Sub-Saharan Africa
Astro-STEM Workshops and Mentorship Targeting Rural School Girls in Kenya
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Dropout rates are high between primary-to-secondary transition among schoolgirls in rural areas of Kenya and Uganda. Addressing gender disparity and equality in education is critically important for the socio-economic growth within these regions. EMEJA aims to address some of these issues in rural Kenya & Uganda via Astronomy outreach programmes, mentorship, & targeted STEM workshops […]
2023, Science and Astronomy in Southern Botswana, Sub-Saharan Africa
Training of Teachers in Rural Botswana
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The SASB project organised a teacher training and stargazing event at Kanye and Machana in Botswana from 6–9 June 2023. Teachers from rural areas and primary schools students from poor socio-economic backgrounds were targeted. The training covered an introduction to Astronomy and the history of Astronomy, definitions of celestial objects, overview of the solar system and […]
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Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP) brings together fundamental research and public curiosity about the nature of the cosmos, all within a heritage environment that is rich in scientific history. Four pillars underlie and support the public programme of AOP: education, inspiration, entertainment and outreach. At the Planetarium, the primary activity is the education and dissemination […]