Podcaster: Mike Simmons; Guest Manisha Dwa
Title: Big Impact Astrononomy: Susan Murabana & Daniel Chu Owen
Organization: Astronomy for Equity
Link : https://astro4equity.org/big-impact-astronomy-podcast/
Description: Susan Murabana Owen and Daniel Chu Owen take us on a journey through Kenya’s starry skies. This episode explores how the Traveling Telescope is revolutionizing astronomy education and outreach across Kenya, making the wonders of the cosmos accessible to all, from rural schools to high-end resorts, and how they’ve turned their passion into a sustainable social enterprise.
Highlight: Explore her leadership role in promoting astronomy education and supporting women in science
Big Impact Astronomy: Through the Telescope is a video podcast that highlights the remarkable work of astronomy enthusiasts worldwide. Hosted by Mike Simmons, this podcast showcases how astronomy is used to improve lives in schools, refugee camps, hospitals, and more. Each episode features dedicated volunteers who introduce STEM in developing countries, inspire girls to pursue science careers, and bring hope to communities in crisis. Join us as we explore the stories of these unsung heroes making a difference through the wonders of the cosmos.
Bio: Mike Simmons is the founder of Astronomy for Equity ( https://bmsis.org/astro4equity/ ). Others on the team, including people around the world in astronomy and space exploration, authors and philosophers, designers and artists and more will be added as the website is developed.
Mike founded Astronomers Without Borders in 2006 to unite astronomy and space enthusiasts around the world through their common interests. During the UN-declared International Year of Astronomy 2009, Mike led the effort to organize the Cornerstone Project 100 Hours of Astronomy in more than 100 countries, with an estimated one million people looking through outreach telescopes in one night.
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Transcript:
- 🌌 Background on How Susan and Chu Got into Astronomy: 2:18-6:09
- 📸 Picture in Masai Mara: 8:56-11:06
- 😲 The Wow Factor: 16:19-18:44
- 🌍 The Overview Effect: 21:27-22:20
- 🌌 How They Make Traveling Telescope Sustainable through Astro Tourism: 27:32-30:45
- 😂 HILARIOUS BLACKOUT: 29:21-29:56
- 📷 Picture of Over 1000 School Boys Waiting to Look through Telescope: 37:12-38:56
- 🪐 What Programs They Bring with Them with the Traveling Telescope (Planetarium): 40:09-40:47
- 🎋 Bamboo Planetarium and Qupid Dating App: 44:26-46:21
- 🤖 Robotics Program: 49:30-53:07
- 🌟 Using Science and Astronomy to Change the World and STEAM: 55:11-56:43
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