Communicable Astronomy for IYA: Using the Networks of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific for Education and Outreach

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Dec 2008

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American Geophysical Union, Fall Meeting 2008, abstract #ED43B-0585

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

0805 Elementary And Secondary Education, 0815 Informal Education, 0830 Teacher Training, 0845 Instructional Tools

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At the forefront of sharing the excitement of the exploration of the universe for 120 years, the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) is poised to use its networks and services to implement education and outreach programs for the 2009 International Year of Astronomy (IYA). The ASP is partnering with NASA, the International Astronomical Union (IAU), the American Astronomical Society (AAS) and other organizations on IYA projects, and is developing signature programs for implementation--with the overarching goal of employing its networks of scientists, educators and amateur astronomers in efforts to improve science education and science literacy. This presentation will describe the ASP's efforts to make astronomy and science "communicable" through these astronomy intermediaries--to reach the larger public, to link astronomy to other sciences, and to create legacy programs that will continue beyond 2009.

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