Astronomy for Equity

Big Impact Astronomy

Science EN ↓ 6 episodes

Join us on an adventure through the telescope to the stars and back. We’ll visit people around the world who are having a big impact on the lives of others who share their place on Earth. Whatever our cultural differences, we share the same sky. We are all fellow passengers traveling through the galaxy on Spaceship Earth.

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Astronomy for Equity

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Astronomy Festivals, Clowns, and at the Zoo with TRIBU Cultura Astronómica 11.06.2025 49:03

Cuauhtémoc, Memo (aka Bruno the Clown), and Magda describe their innovative astronomy programs for kids of all ages in Guadalajara, Mexico including festivals, an eclipse at the Zoo, and a pirate clown.

Astronomy for STEM Education in Libya with Atiyah Alhasadi 28.05.2025 45:29

Atiyah Alhasadi is the Founder and Chairman of Roaya, an NGO in Libya that fosters STEM education through the study of astronomy with a special emphasis on providing opportunities for girls.

Astronomy for Development With Kevin Govender 07.05.2025 1:03:26

Kevin Govender leads the International Astronomical Union's Office of Astronomy for Development, which has had a huge around the world through its grants and programs.

From Algeria to the Rest of Africa with Jamal Mimouni 17.04.2025 44:33

Jamal Mimouni takes on an astronomy journey through Africa starting with his long-standing, active group in Algeria.

Exploring Space from Above and Below with Ron Rosano 02.04.2025 37:43

From making a telescope with John Dobson to going to space, Ron Rosano has shared the cosmos from his special perspective.

Inspiring Girls and Refugee Children in Nigeria with Olayinka Fagbemiro 19.03.2025 55:00

From children in Internally Displaced People (IDP) camps who have escaped Bobo Haram to girls who don't know that science is an option for them, Olayinka and her team bring STEM through astronomy to the unserved of Nigeria.