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An astronomer's guide to outreach
The document outlines various aspects of public engagement in astronomy outreach, emphasizing the importance of two-way interaction and mutual benefits between the public and researchers. It describes different outreach activities, considerations for selecting appropriate content for audiences, and ways to effectively evaluate outreach efforts. Additionally, it provides resources and examples to assist those interested in enhancing their engagement efforts in the field of astronomy.
An astronomer's guide to outreach
- 1. An Astronomer’s guide tooutreach Edward Gomez
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- 3. - National Co-ordinatingCentre for Public Engagement “Public engagement describes the myriad of ways in which the activity and benefits of higher education and research can be shared with the public. Engagement is by definition a two-way process, involving interaction and listening, with the goal of generating mutual benefit."
- 4. Similar Terms • Publicengagement • EPO (Education & Public Outreach) • Formal Education • Informal Education • Widening Access
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- 6. Why? • Timely • Equality& diversity • Disseminate research results • Share enthusiasm & passion for science
- 7. What do youwant to do? Is it appropriate for your audience?
- 8. Activities • Talk • Exhibition/ demo • School workshop • Blog / print articles • Poster • Videos • Social Media • Web app • Podcasts
- 9. Who is youraudience?
- 10. Be aware of… •Language, jargon & acronyms • Being unnecessarily complicated/technical • Assuming everyone can read a graph
- 11. What reaction doyou want?
- 12. What do youwant them to take away?
- 13. Evaluate Borrow & Russo2015 arXiv:1510.02017
- 14. Where can youget help or advice?
- 15. Outreach in PHYSX •Head of Outreach • Outreach team • Science Made Simple • Faulkes Telescope Project/Space Made Simple Haley Gomez Edward Gomez, Chris North, Sarah Eve Roberts Wendy Sadler, Zoë Gamble + Paul Roche, Fraser Lewis, Mat Allen, Sophie Bartlett, Emma Wride www.astro.cf.ac.uk/local/impact/
- 16. Opportunities • STEM live •Christmas lectures • Stargazing in Cardiff Museum - Sat 28 Jan • STARS programme Sarah Ragan Sarah Eve Roberts
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