Today, Mike discuss with Susan Murabana Owen & Daniel Chu Owen and explores how the Traveling Telescope is revolutionizing astronomy education and outreach across Kenya.
Dec 11th: Susan Murabana & Daniel Chu Owen
Mike Simmons Archive
Dec 4th: Manisha Dwa
Today’s Big Impact Astronomy discuss with Manisha Dwa about her leadership role in promoting astronomy education and supporting women in science
Nov 27th: Mirjana Povic
Today’s Big Impact Astronomy talk to Mirjana Povic about her works on inspiring students across Africa to bring hope and education
Nov 20th: Reaching for the Stars: Inspiring Girls in Pakistan Yumna Majeed
On today’s Big Impact Astronomy, Mike Simmons discuss with Yumna Majeed about her dedication to bring the wonders of the universe to underserved communities
Nov 13th: Debunking Myths and Rediscovering Wonder with Phil Plait
Phil Plait “The Bad Astronomer,” discusses his journey from debunking astronomy myths to writing popular books & consulting science fiction.
Nov 6th: Taisiia Karasova
Today’s Big Impact Astronomy podcast feature Astronomy as a grounding force during war with Taisiia Karasova and the birth of Astro Sandbox
Apr 24th: Dava Sobel’s “The Glass Universe”
Mike Simmons interviews best-selling author Dava Sobel about “Galileo’s Daughter” and “The Glass Universe”.
Jul 29th: Mini Concert
Mini concert by Angelina and Stefano for the Total Solar Eclipse. Bring the excitement during Totality!
Jul 14th: The Orbital Perspective
Ron Garan & Nicole Passonno Stott share their views on “The Orbital Perspective”
Jun 28th: An Interview with David Levy
Mike talks at length with famed comet hunter David Levy about what makes astronomy a great hobby and why we astronomers do what we do