Category Archives: Latin America + Caribbean

Final report

The 2nd workshop on Radio-Astrophysics was organized at the Instituto Nacional de Astrofísica Óptica y Electrónica (INAOE) located at Tonanzintla Puebla México from June 25 to July 1, 2017 All information is also available on the workshop website Proceedings of the workshop (PDF)

Overview of project

The ASASAC “Festivalitos de Astronomía” will address the communities in Colombia making public outreach, appropriation (The integration of the scientific culture into the general culture) , dissemination and education of Astronomy and Space Sciences in municipalities with low level of access to educational and cultural programs. Our purpose is to generate an educational, social and […]

Overview of project

We aim to make astronomy in general, and galaxies in particular, more accessible to children with visual impairments. We plan to create and distribute educational kits composed of tactile 3D maps of galaxies accompanied by a manual and multimedia material. To be accessible to children in most of South America, the instruction manual will be […]

Overview of project

Ad Astra Academy is a unique project that brings the excitement of exploration to students in poor regions of the world. We exploit curiosity, an essential human trait, to promote inquiry-based learning and unlock their potential. 20 kids from Rio de Janeiro’s City of God favela will be selected to participate and, through a hands-on […]