The number of astronomers in Colombia has increased in the last decade. However, the job opportunities that these astronomers have in the country are not numerous and often not widely known. Consequently, many highly educated professionals end up working in jobs where their skills are not applied. As a result, a considerable amount of the […]
Category Archives: Latin America + Caribbean
2022, CosmoAmautas: Virtual teacher training in vulnerable regions in Peru, Latin America + Caribbean
Overview: CosmoAmautas- Virtual teacher training in vulnerable regions in Peru
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Countries in Latin America are going through the worst educational crisis in their history according to UNESCO. The case of Peru is particularly critical, with the highest reported mortality per capita due to COVID-19, more than 85% of schools closed throughout 2020 and 2021, and the entire public education system declared in a state of […]
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The mission of Cenca Bridge (CB) is to provide opportunities to marginalized students from Central America and the Caribbean (cencabridgeastro.weebly.com). The main challenge revolves around scientific research being inaccessible or completely absent. We believe that astronomy research can help students obtain versatile tools and transferable skills to increase employment options and create leaders. CB is […]
2022, Beyond the Beach: Foundations for Caribbean Astrotourism, Latin America + Caribbean
Overview: Beyond the Beach- Foundations for Caribbean Astrotourism
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The United States Virgin Islands are an underdeveloped US territory whose local economy depends on tourism. That industry was devastated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, and the slow recovery was halted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism tastes are changing, with younger generations more likely to be interested in local, ethical, and unique experiences, […]
2022, Astro3DBol - Archaeoastronomy Teaching Kit in Bolivia, Latin America + Caribbean
Overview: Astro3DBol – Archeoastronomy Teaching Kit in Bolivia
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The Astro3DBol- Archeoastronomy Teaching Kit in Bolivia, seeks the development of Kits for teaching Cultural Astronomy and Archaeoastronomy in the context of the Tiwanakota culture of Bolivia. The destination of the resources are destined to the creation of teaching Kits so educators and students interested in Astronomy and pre-Inca cultures of Bolivia, are able to […]