AstroPhy Ghana 2023 was a one-week, residential radio astronomy training school in Ghana. It focused on Astronomy Instrumentation and Observations Techniques targeting undergraduate and graduate university students. Its objective was to equip students with skills in Python programming, astronomical technical instrumentation, data reduction, analysis, and observational techniques. The primary aim of AstroPhy was to introduce […]
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“Astro-Phy Quench” – “School of Astronomy and Physics, 2023, Central and South Asia
Empowering Underprivileged Youth Through Astronomy
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Oct
Oct
by Hafsa Ghazali and Vania Abbas, STEM Ambassadors for the Astro-Phy Quench project Humans have come a long way. From watching the sky and only being able to appreciate the beautiful, shimmery stars to now initiating a potential adventure to where once only our eyes could go. The study of astronomy is rising exponentially as […]
“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 […]
2022, Astronomy training outreach for preschool teachers in malaysia through service-learning approach, Southeast Asia
Project Trains Preschool Teachers to Teach Astronomy
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Aug
Aug
ASTROPEST’s objectives were to develop an astronomy teaching and learning module for preschool teachers in Malaysia, apply the modules and assess the level of awareness of the target group regarding the importance of astronomy. Preschool teachers received training in fundamentals of astronomy, hands-on activities, such as how to build a sundial with a practical work […]
2022, Education for All: promoting education in internally displaced communities in Burkina Faso, Sub-Saharan Africa
Project Sparks Excitement Among Displaced Children in Burkina Faso
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Jul
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In response to Burkina Faso’s ongoing humanitarian crisis, which has been intensified by armed conflicts since 2016, the team embarked on a development project with the goal of making a positive impact on the lives of internally displaced persons (IDPs). The armed conflict has has affected various regions of the country, causing immense suffering for […]