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Astronomy's Socio-Economic Impact in South Africa

Explore the transformative role of astronomy in South Africa, from education to job creation, through various initiatives and projects. Witness the journey of development and unity propelled by science and technology expertise.

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Astronomy's Socio-Economic Impact in South Africa

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  1. Socio-Economic Impact of Astronomy in South Africa Kevin Govender kg@saao.ac.za www.saao.ac.za www.astronomy2009.org.za CAP2007, Athens

  2. CAP2007, Athens

  3. SALT COLLATERAL BENEFITS PROGRAMME Isobel Bassett Cedric Jacobs Natalie Jones Karel Klein Kevin Govender Sivuyile Manxoyi Jerome Fortuin Dave O’Hearns (c) Glenda Stoffels (c) CAP2007, Athens

  4. SCBP • Education in MSET • Science Communication and Awareness • Socio-Economic Development • School Support • Popular Science Resources • Utilisation of S&T expertise to address social challenges • Materials and Resource Development • Science Communication Capacity Building • Job creation through tourism • Promotion of Careers in SET • Tour Programmes • MSET as a common ground for peace and unity. • Training and Development • Large Scale Promotion of SET CAP2007, Athens

  5. Education • Ongoing: • Teacher and learner workshops • Workshadow • Science Clubs • Resource Development • Outreach • UNAWE • Scholarships CAP2007, Athens

  6. Education • Specific Projects: • Scifest 2008 • National Science Week 2007 • Astronomy Month 2007 • Space Week 2007 • Astronomy Quiz 2007 • Women's Day Role Modelling 2007 • Take a child to work 2007 • Astronomy Camp • Educator Workshops • SABC Careers Fair • Astronomy Art Competition 2007 • Rutgers educators visit • Wisconsin teacher development CAP2007, Athens

  7. Public Awareness and Outreach • Ongoing: • Tour programme and Visitor Centre at Sutherland (day and night tours) • Open nights in Cape Town (and ad hoc day visitors) • Development of resources for public • Distribution of resources to various career expos and festivals • Media and Press releases • Indigenous Astronomy CAP2007, Athens

  8. Public Awareness and Outreach • Specific Events: • “Street Astronomy” in Cape Town (Khayalitsha, Lion’s Head) and Stargazing • Astronomical Events (e.g. eclipses) • Distribution of telescopes to key points around SA • Development of “astro-tourism” routes (with Northern Cape Govt) • Sasol TechnoX • Science Unlimited • Sutherland Astro-nights • Free community tours • Open Nights • Hobby X • What's up • Press Releases • Tour programme • Namakwa Festival CAP2007, Athens

  9. Socio-Economic Development • Ongoing: • Close working relationships with various development stakeholders including: • Karoo-Hoogland Municipality • National Development Agency • Tourism Enterprise Programme • Succulent Karoo Ecosystem Programme • Military Service Corps • Regular community meetings hosted by SAAO • Early Childhood Development (including UNAWE) • Sourcing funding for development • Protection of Paleo Surface • Arts and Crafts marketing CAP2007, Athens

  10. Socio-Economic Development • Specific Projects • Creation of a tourism route in Karoo-Hoogland • Overnight astronomy hiking trails • Youth development projects including camps and DVD evenings • Schools Arts and Crafts Competition • Festivals in Karoo-Hoogland e.g. Heritage Weekend • Community tour guide programmes • Tarring of roads (setup of road committees) • Informal accommodation project • Brainstorming sessions • Light Pollution Policy • Rehabilitation of area around SALT • Indaba expo • Christmas, New Year events • Town Twinning CAP2007, Athens

  11. CAP2007, Athens

  12. CAP2007, Athens

  13. kg@saao.ac.za CAP2007, Athens

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