Presentation of the project "EU Space Awareness" by Teodora Ioan, held during the 9th Science Projects Workshop in the Future Classroom Lab, Brussels, 6-8 November 2015

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Teodora Ioan – Project Officer
European Schoolnet
MARCH 2015/2018
9th Science Projects W orkshop in the Future Classroom Lab
Brussels, November 6 -8 2015

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OBJECTIVES
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• Stimulate the new generation of space-oriented scientists, with focus on girls
and ethnic minorities.
• Use space and the Universe to broaden children’s minds, raise awareness to
the importance of space sciences in everyday life, develop a sense of
European and global citizenship, and foster tolerance for diverse culture.
• Build long-term partnerships between people from different cultural
backgrounds and countries inside and outside Europe.
• Help build the scientific and technological capacity of developing countries,
particularly in Africa

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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
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Access to high
quality resources
with a focus on
current missions
and global
concerns
Citizen
science
activities
Existing
resources
Space
Career
Hub
New
educational
toolkits
MOOC,
teacher
trainings,
workshops

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EDUCATIONAL KITS
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Our Wonderful
Universe
Our Fragile
Planet
Navigation
through the Ages
Islamic Heritage
Kit

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SPACE CAREER HUB
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Share the excitement and challenges of space science careers:
• Promotion of role models
• Explore existing space careers and learn how to pursue them
• Engage with professionals in space and technology
• Resources on space career counselling

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OUTREACH TO SCHOOLS,
TEACHERS & EDUCATORS
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• Development of teacher training modules
• Development of a MOOC
• Organisation of an international workshop
• Development of an international network

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OUTREACH TO YOUTH &
FAMILIES
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• Involvement of Science Centres
• Promotion of citizen science initiatives
• Development of social media activities
• Regular release of “Space Scoop”

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PRODUCTS &
DISSEMINATION
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• Website & resources translated in at least 8 European
languages
• A website for youth, families, teachers, and educators
• Active social media
• Regular press releases
• International workshop
• High impact event at the European parliament

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TIMELINE
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• High level event at the European Parliament
• Development of science career additional material
• Website launch in January
• Ready to use resources in spring (EN – 8 languages
in September)
• International workshop for teachers in October
• Social media launch in September
• Development of educational resources
2017
2016
2015

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PARTNERS
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• Coordinator: Leiden Observatory - Netherlands
• European Schoolnet – Belgium/Europe
• University College London - UK
• Ellinogermaniki Agogi - Greece
• Ciência Viva - Portugal
• Open University - UK
• Ecsite – Belgium/Europe
• Nuclio - Portugal
• Max Planck Gesellschaft, Haus der Astronomie - Germany
• IAU Office of Astronomy for Development - South
Africa/International

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INTERNATIONAL
NETWORKS
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A potential reach of thousands of network members through:

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19 NATIONAL
DISSEMINATION NODES
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Belgium Planetarium of the Royal Belgian Observatory (ESERO)
Bulgaria Municipal Centre for Extracurricular Activities, Pleven region
Czech Republic Scientifica (ESERO)
England, UK National STEM Centre, Unviersity of York (ESERO)
France Observatoire de Paris
Germany Haus der Astronomy
Greece Ellinogermaniki Agogi
Ireland SFI Discover (ESERO)
Italy Googol National Cultural Association
Netherlands NEMO Science Centre (ESERO)
Latvia Astronomijas Instituts, Latvijas Universitate
Northern Ireland, UK Armagh Observatory
Poland New Space Foundation
Portugal Ciencia Viva (ESERO)
Romania Romania Space Agency (ESERO)
Norway Norwegian Centre for Space-related Education (ESERO)
Scotland, UK Royal Observatory Edinburgh
Spain University of Valencia, Astronomical Observatory
South Africa NRF South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO)

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EXPECTED IMPACT
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3 years to reach:
• At least 3,500 teachers
• More than 120,000 children and teenagers
• The organisation of 100 to 150 events

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BE IN TOUCH!
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• Contact national partners
• Visit the website: http://www.space-awareness.org/
• Subscribe to social media
• Spread the word!
/spaceawe @space_awe space_aw
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www.space-awareness.org
Teodora Ioan
Project Officer
teodora.ioan@eun.org