Astronomy, space and planetary sciences offer an inspiring context for science and technology lessons in the classroom. Students are captivated by the fascinating universe: from galaxies and planets, to space travel, satellites and the search for extraterrestrial life. By engaging with schools, researchers can have a positive impact on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.
On Tuesday 5 July, Europlanet 2020 Research Infrastructure in collaboration with Leiden University, offers a free one-day training for researchers aiming to develop their skills and experience in engaging with education, schools and teachers during the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science (EWASS) 2016 in Athens, Greece.
The one-day workshop will provide an opportunity for scientists to come in contact with best practices in school engagement, encourage them to build communication skills and confidence to engage with schools, and develop their own engagement session based on their field of interest. Furthermore, the workshop will equip participants with the knowledge needed to plan and execute engaging school activities effectively. Finally, the Dutch project managers of the European project Teaching Enquiry with Mysteries (TEMI), from Leiden University, will introduce a method for inquiry based science education (ISBE) in both informal and formal education.
Planets meeting the public
On Monday 4 July, Europlanet 2020 Research Infrastructure will be holding the Outreach Innovation Day, a best practice meeting for outreach providers, science communicators and journalists working in engaging the the public with planetary science. The meeting is free to attend.
The deadline for registration for both events is 7 May 2016.
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Europlanet 2020 Research Infrastructure
The Europlanet 2020 Research Infrastructure (RI) is a €9.95 million project to integrate and support planetary science activities across Europe. The project is funded under the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 programme; it was launched on 1st September 2015 and will run until 31 August 2019. The project is led by the Open University, UK, and has 34 beneficiary institutions from 19 European countries. Europlanet 2020 RI will address key scientific and technological challenges facing modern planetary science by providing open access to state-of-the-art research data, models and facilities across the European Research Area.
Teaching Enquiry with Mysteries Incorporated (TEMI)
TEMI is a science education project addressed to secondary school teachers, funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7), category Capacities, Science in Society, Coordination Action.
The European Week of Astronomy and Space Science (EWASS)
The European Week of Astronomy and Space Science (EWASS, formerly JENAM) is the annual meeting of the European Astronomical Society (EAS). With more than 20 years of tradition, it has imposed itself as the largest conference for European astronomy. In addition to plenary sessions and the award of prestigious prizes, the conference hosts many symposia held in parallel, as well as special sessions and meetings.
Contact:
Rosa Doran
Astronomy Educator at NUCLIO / GHOU
rosa.doran@nuclio.pt
Iris Nijman
Project manager TEMI the Netherlands
Leiden University
Mail: nijman@strw.leidenuniv.nl
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