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International Astronomical Union Global Office of Astronomy for Development

International Astronomical Union Global Office of Astronomy for Development. Kevin Govender kg@astro4dev.org. OAD. www.astronomyfordevelopment.org. “Exploring the Universe for the benefit of humankind”. Astronomy for a better world!. Elements of Astronomy for Development…. OAD.

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International Astronomical Union Global Office of Astronomy for Development

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  1. International Astronomical Union Global Office of Astronomy for Development Kevin Govender kg@astro4dev.org OAD www.astronomyfordevelopment.org

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

  3. Elements of Astronomy for Development…

  4. OAD OAD Steering Committee Regional Coordinators Astronomy for Universities and Research Astronomy for Schools Astronomy for the public

  5. About the OAD… 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. About the OAD… Guiding Principles: • Regional • “Bottom-up” • Innovative • Development focus • Transparent • Dynamic • Humility IAU OAD astronomy for a better world

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

  8. The OAD implementation plan… Tasks: • Communication Channels (website, lists) • Volunteers (lecturers, exchanges) • Funding (mobility, schools, equipment) • Regional Nodes (networks) • Sector Task Forces (coordinators) • Databases (course sharing, materials, info) • Building on IYA (experience) • New Activities (e.g. VO) IAU OAD astronomy for a better world

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

  10. Way forward… OAD OAD Steering Committee Regional Coordinators Astronomy for Universities and Research Research Visits Institute Twinning Research Lectures Regional Schools Astronomy for Children and Schools Teacher Training Schools Primary Education Secondary Education Astronomy for the Public Inspirational Lectures Outreach Planetaria Telescopes

  11. Children and Schools • Educational Materials • Teacher/facilitator training  • Formal vs Informal • Education vs inspiration?  • Potential drivers (people) and funders • Coordination of the Task Force

  12. Universities and Research • Astronomy schools • Visiting Lecturers • Institute Twinning  • Research vs Technology? • Potential drivers (people) and funders • Coordination of the Task Force

  13. Public • Mobilizing the non-professional community  • Resources • Outreach 2.0: Citizen Science, social media  • Education or inspiration? • Potential drivers (people) and funders • Coordination of the Task Force

  14. Astronomy for a better world! www.astronomyfordevelopment.org

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