The Astro Girl project, in collaboration with the Nigerian National Space Research and Development Agency, and Centre for Basic Space Science and Astronomy, completed an astronomy training workshop for eighty female students. The 3 day workshop was held in Ebirimiri-Agu Umuakashi, Nsukka, Enugu State, from 7 to 9 June 2023. The workshop aimed at building capacity among […]
Category Archives: 2023
2023, Internet of Things Lab for Air Quality Monitoring, Sub-Saharan Africa
International Seminar on Air Quality and IoT-based Sensors
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Sep
Sep
Poor air quality is a concern in African cities but governments have been too slow to react, one of the reasons being the scarcity of data on different air pollutants. Instruments based on low-cost sensors and Internet of Things are being considered as solutions to evaluate the concentration of different pollutants. The main objective of […]
“Astro-Phy Quench” – “School of Astronomy and Physics, 2023, Blog, Central and South Asia
Celestial Adventures: Inspiring Science and Discovery in Pakistan’s Mountainous Region
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Aug
Aug
By Abeeha Hussain, STEM Ambassador for the OAD supported project “Astro -Phy Quench” Growing up in the northern reaches of Pakistan, far from the light pollution of bustling cities, I’ve had the incredible experience of gazing upon the vast expanse of clear, star-studded skies. Physics has always held a special place in my heart, with […]
2023, News
NA-ROAD selects 10 Astronomy for Development Projects to Support Women and Girls in Astronomy
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Jul
Jul
Source: IAU OAD North American Regional Office Today, the North American Regional Office of Astronomy for Development (NA-ROAD) announced the selection of ten astronomy for development projects to receive funding as part of the Women and Girls in Astronomy Program (WGAP). WGAP aims to inspire and support women, girls, and underrepresented genders in the field of astronomy. […]
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The IAU OAD has published its latest newsletter for the April to June 2023 period. Highlights in the newsletter: New astronomy-for-development case studies Astronomy for Mental Health guidelines Reflections on Astro4dev by visitors Upcoming events – Asia-Pacific Regional IAU Meeting 2023 (APRIM 2023), IAU 386 symposium: dark sky and astronomical heritage in boosting astro-tourism, Shaw-IAU […]