Student Attitudes Towards Public Funding Of Astronomy

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Jan 2009

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American Astronomical Society, AAS Meeting #213, #430.07; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 41, p.263

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

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Research in astronomy is strongly dependent on public (taxpayer) dollars. In this study we examine the attitudes of college students toward funding of astronomy projects. A survey was given to 269 college students prior to taking an introductory astronomy course. Students were given a short test designed to examine misconceptions about astronomy. They were then asked about their willingness to support public funding for astronomy projects. Students with fundamental misconceptions about mundane topics such as the cause of the seasons and phases of the moon were less than half as likely to support public funding of astronomy projects. Results are also reported showing the relationship between a willingness to fund projects and whether the students had experiences including reading books or magazines on astronomy, exposure to astronomy in high school, and using a telescope.

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