In a world becoming increasingly detached from science, COVID-19 has underscored the critical nature of the scientific process and its place in the community. While medical and health-related sciences are directly involved in fighting the pandemic, other fields are finding their own ways to contribute by tackling the social and economic fallout. Among these efforts, […]
Author Archives: Ram Venugopal
10
Mar
Mar
As we navigate these difficult times, we have been asking ourselves where and how sciences such as astronomy can contribute to the severe negative impacts of the global pandemic. We are gathering existing efforts by the OAD and the astronomy community. We will strive to keep the page updated on astronomy projects and efforts aiming […]
2020, COVID-19, global, Under the Same Stars Communications Campaign
“Under the Same Stars” Online Campaign to Relieve Mental Stress
04
Mar
Mar
“Under the Same Stars” by Astronomers Without Borders (AWB) developed and launched a social media campaign to bring awareness that stargazing can uniquely aid in relieving some mental stress during a time of crisis. Their campaign effectively spread the specific messaging that we can all come together virtually and feel like a cohesive community regardless […]
2020, COVID-19, Distribution of PPE to households around Ghana Radio Astronomy Observatory, Sub-Saharan Africa
Astronomy Observatory Staff Assist Community During the Pandemic
01
Mar
Mar
The Ghana Radio Astronomy Observatory (GRAO) staff assisted their surrounding community by providing masks, soaps, sanitisers, and sensitising them about COVID-19 and how to protect themselves. PRAGSAC in collaboration with the Ghana Space Science Technology Institute (GSSTI), the Assembly woman of Kutunse electoral area and the Director of the NCCE for GA West/Amasaman engaged seven […]
2020, Central and South Asia, COVID-19, Making scientific box for school kids and teachers in remote rural areas
Astronomy Themed Scientific Box Helps Mongolian Students
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Feb
Feb
An astronomy-themed “Scientific box” was developed and distributed to school students and teachers in remote areas of Mongolia. The box, developed by university students and amateur astronomers, included handouts, video talks, presentations and lessons, which served as STEM education tools for the classroom. School teachers helped to distribute the scientific box to students and families […]
