Today’s Big Impact Astronomy discuss with Dr. Jamal Mimouni and takes us on an astronomy journey through Africa starting with his long-standing, active group in Algeria.
Apr 23rd: Jamal Mimouni
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Apr 2nd: Ron Rosano
Today’s Big Impact Astronomy discuss with Ron Rosano, an astronaut about his experience as well as the importance of outreach and education
Mar 19th: Olayinka Fagbemiro
How can astronomy change lives? #BigImpactAstronomy talks with Olayinka about bringing STEM education to underserved communities in Nigeria.
Mar 5th: John Goldsmith
From Wolf Creek Crater to global astrophotography, John Goldsmith shares his passion for capturing the night sky, preserving Aboriginal astronomical knowledge, and the ethics of astrophotography.
Feb 19th: Dr. Joyful Mdhluli
Today’s Big Impact Astronomy highlights the importance of astronomy outreach for inspiring communities and how it can serve as a tool for development in under-resourced areas with Joyful Mdhluli
Feb 5th: Mark Neyrick
Today’s Big Impact Astronomy talk to Mark Neyrick about the cosmic web of galaxies and matter, and how this large-scale structure mirrors branching structures in nature, like trees and rivers.
Jan 29th: Jörg Matthias Determann
Today’s Big Impact Astronomy talk to Jörg Matthias Determann on how science fiction bridging gaps between elite sciences and marginalized groups.
Jan 22nd: Cesare Pagano and Andra Stoica
Today’s Big Impact Astronomy discuss about Inclusive Outreach in IAU, focusing on making astronomy accessible to people with disabilities.
Jan 15th: Jean Pierre Grootaerd
Jean-Pierre builds mounts for donated telescopes for education in developing countries. He also partners with the International Astronomical Union to gift telescopes that inspire students worldwide. Today we are going to follow the journey of telescopes from Belgium to classrooms around the world, sparking curiosity and wonder
Dec 11th: Susan Murabana & Daniel Chu Owen
Today, Mike discuss with Susan Murabana Owen & Daniel Chu Owen and explores how the Traveling Telescope is revolutionizing astronomy education and outreach across Kenya.