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 […]
Category Archives: Latin America + Caribbean
2023, Inclusive astronomy in Guatemala, Latin America + Caribbean
Fancy a Game of Cosmic Checkers? Astro Boardgames Spark Interest in Science in Guatemala
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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 […]
2023, A small corner of the stars : An initiative for development of local communities in "La Tatacoa", Latin America + Caribbean
Colombian Project Fosters Astrotourism Among Local Community
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Oct
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This project aimed to leverage the rich natural, heritage, and cultural resources of Tatacoa to enhance science education and astrotourism. Located in southern Colombia, Tatacoa is renowned for its clear skies, minimal light pollution, and diverse landscapes, making it an ideal site for astronomical observations and scientific tourism. We adopted a multi-faceted approach to achieve […]
2022, CosmoAmautas: Virtual teacher training in vulnerable regions in Peru, Latin America + Caribbean
Virtual Program in Peru Improves Rural Teachers’ Scientific Competence
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Nov
Nov
The goal of the CosmoAmautas project is to increase the scientific literacy in Peruvian school teachers and promote equity and inclusion in STEM education through teacher training. In 2022, we ran a 6-day virtual workshop to train 74 teachers in several topics across astrophysics with focus on applications of the scientific method. The participants were […]
2023, Latin America + Caribbean, OruMbya - a library of silenced voices
Astronomy and Literature to Strengthen Public School Education
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Nov
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Although the majority of Brazil’s population is composed of black people and women, there is still an underrepresentation of women, black, LGBTQIA+ and indigenous people in the sciences, especially in Physics and Astronomy. In collaboration with pedagogues and cultural agents from our universities (UFRGS and UFRJ), Casa da Tia Ciata (Cultural Centre) and public schools, […]