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International Astronomical Union Office of Astronomy for Development

International Astronomical Union Office of Astronomy for Development. Kevin Govender kg@astro4dev.org @govender. OAD. India-South Africa Workshop July 2012. www.astro4dev.org. “Exploring the Universe for the benefit of humankind”. Astronomy for a better world!.

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International Astronomical Union Office of Astronomy for Development

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  1. International Astronomical Union Office of Astronomy for Development Kevin Govender kg@astro4dev.org @govender OAD India-South Africa Workshop July 2012 www.astro4dev.org

  2. “Exploring the Universe for the benefit of humankind” Astronomy for a better world!

  3. Elements of Astronomy Development…

  4. The IAU Office of Astronomy for Development OAD OAD Steering Committee Regional Coordinators Astronomy for Universities and Research Astronomy for Children and Schools Astronomy for the public “Astronomy for a better world!”

  5. The OAD implementation… Vision: Astronomy for a better world! Mission: To help further the use of astronomy as a tool for development by mobilizing the human and financial resources necessary in order to realize its scientific, technological and cultural benefits to society. IAU OAD astronomy for a better world

  6. The OAD implementation… Roles: • Implementation of the SP • Strategic advice • Coordination and Facilitation • Funding and Infrastructure • Implementation of special projects IAU OAD astronomy for a better world

  7. The OAD implementation… The Team at the Office: • Director • Project Officer • Administrative Assistant • Interns / Volunteers IAU OAD astronomy for a better world

  8. The OAD timeline… Setting up: • Director appointed March 2011 • Official launch 16th April 2011 (Pandor) • Office infrastructure • Website and email lists • Staffing • Admin Assistant • Project Officer IAU OAD astronomy for a better world

  9. The OAD timeline… Volunteers: • Global call for volunteers • Appeal to IAU membership • International lobbying at conferences IAU OAD astronomy for a better world

  10. Volunteers (~400) – country of origin...

  11. Volunteers – areas of interest... 238 260 Astronomy for Children and Schools (ACS) Astronomy for Universities and Research (AUR) 26 33 20 143 71 36 11 Astronomy for the Public (APU) 261

  12. The OAD timeline… OAD Stakeholders Workshop: • 12 to 14 December 2011 • 56 participants • 28 countries • Discussions on Task Forces, Regional Nodes, and topics related to astronomy-for-development IAU OAD astronomy for a better world

  13. The OAD timeline… • Collaborative Programmes/Grants: • IAU TAD Programme • Royal Astronomical Society • Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research • Microsoft Research • International Science Programme at Uppsala, Sweden • IAU ISYA • ICTP IAU OAD astronomy for a better world

  14. The OAD timeline… Pilot Projects: • Transit of Venus Consolidation • Science Hack Day • Microsoft Worldwide Telescope Workshop • Astronomy Training for Research level Observations (University Physics Departments) IAU OAD astronomy for a better world

  15. The OAD timeline… Establishment of Regional Nodes: • Announcement of Opportunity (January 2012) • Language Expertise Centres included • €5000 seed funding per node • 31 Expressions of Interest • 14 Full proposals • Selection committee (EDOC) comprising IAU President, IAU General Secretary, OAD Steering Committee, OAD Director IAU OAD astronomy for a better world

  16. The OAD timeline… Establishment of Task Forces: • Call for nominations (January 2012) • 36 Nominations • Selection of Chairs and Vice-Chairs by EDOC • Selection of members by EDOC • Task Forces launched April 2012 IAU OAD astronomy for a better world

  17. OAD Task Forces TF1: Universities and Research • Edward Guinan (USA – Chair) • KatrienKolenberg (USA/Belgium – Vice-Chair) • Jean-Pierre de Greve (Belgium) • Michele Gerbaldi (France) • Roger Hajjar (Lebanon) • Edward Juria (Uganda) • Richard de Grijs (China) • ShengbangQian (China) • Hakim Malasan (Indonesia) • Nicole van derBliek (Chile) IAU OAD astronomy for a better world

  18. OAD Task Forces TF2: Children and Schools • Pedro Russo (Leiden University/UNAWE) (Chair) • Edward Gomez (LCOGT, Cardiff) (Vice-Chair) • Akihiko Tomita (Japan) • Robert Hollow (Australia) • Mary Kay Hemmenway (USA) • OfodumChukwujekwuNworah (Nigeria) • Cecilia Scorza (Venezuela/Germany) • Rosa Maria Ros (Spain) • Rosa Doran (Portugal) • Linda Strubbe (Canada) IAU OAD astronomy for a better world

  19. OAD Task Forces TF3: Public • Ian Robson (UK - Chair) • Carolina Odman (South Africa – Vice-Chair) • ThilinaHeenatigala (Sri Lanka) • Sarah Kendrew (EU - New Media) • German Puerta (Colombia) • KomikoUsida (Japan) • Sarah Reed (Japan/UK) IAU OAD astronomy for a better world

  20. Activities Currently Underway • IAU General Assembly • Special Session • Exhibition • Task Force calls for proposals • Establishment of regional nodes • Develop volunteer management system • Implement intensive fundraising drive • ISP Virtual Observatory pilot programme • RAS-OAD Visiting Experts Programme • NWO-OAD Visiting Experts Programme

  21. 2015 Strategic Goals • Active regional nodes on all continents • Active Task Forces with yearly funding cycle • Secured funding for the OAD in the 2016 to 2020 period. • Sustainable volunteer programme • Total accumulated fundraising exceeding those made through the IAU-NRF agreement.

  22. Example project... • How do we coordinate volunteers and opportunities globally? www.dotastronomy.com

  23. Astronomy for a better world! www.astronomyfordevelopment.org kg@astro4dev.org @govender

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