Author Archives: Ram Venugopal
Dec
At the recent SAASTEC 2024 conference, OAD’s Dominic Vertue hosted an “Astronomy in Mental Health” workshop. This session served as a pilot to explore how astronomy-inspired activities, such as a cosmic journey using a roll of toilet paper, can open doors for broader reflections on mental health and well-being. By engaging participants in a tactile […]
Dec
The IAU OAD has published its latest newsletter for the September to December 2024 period. Highlights in the newsletter: Watch our session recordings at Science Forum South Africa, Dec 4-6, 2024 Apply to one of 14 hackathons around the world in 2025 Report from the IAU General Assembly 2024 Learn about OAD at the upcoming […]
2023, Latin America + Caribbean, OruMbya - a library of silenced voices
Decolonising School Education in Brazil Through Astronomy
Nov
Although the majority of Brazil’s population is made up of black and female, there is still an under-representation of women, black, LGBTQIA+ and indigenous in science, especially in physics and astronomy. In collaboration with pedagogues and cultural agents of our universities (UFRGS and UFRJ), the Casa da Tia Ciata (Cultural Center) and public schools, the […]
2023, Inclusive astronomy in Guatemala, Latin America + Caribbean
Fancy a Game of Cosmic Checkers? Astro Boardgames Spark Interest in Science in Guatemala
Nov
The project Inclusive Astronomy in Guatemala carried out several activities aimed at promoting science through astronomy. It focused on workshops, particularly for children, using interactive and enjoyable activities to transmit scientific knowledge. These workshops were held in various regions of Guatemala, especially in low-income rural towns with significant first-nation populations. The project also included the […]
