This last week a team of four outreach and education professionals from the United States undertook a 10-day expedition to key astronomy research sites in Chile. The outreach professionals were selected to be part of the 2018 Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassadors Program (ACEAP), an immersive astronomy outreach and awareness program. The core...
A new study including 478 US astronomers provides a glimpse into the world of those who practice astronomy today. “What Do Astronomers Do: A Survey of U.S. Astronomers’ Attitudes, Tools and Techniques, and Social Interactions Engaged in Through Their Practice of Science” was completed by AUI’s STEM Education Development Officer, Tim Spuck. Click...
Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassadors Program (ACEAP). This program, in its fourth year, brings amateur astronomers, planetarium personnel, and astronomy educators to several U.S.-funded astronomy observatories in Chile. While there, ambassadors will receive behind-the-scenes tours of some of the...
Chilean newspaper “La Segunda” featured Tim Spuck, AUI’s STEM Development Officer, following his recent presentation to Fundación Chile in Santiago. "A great teacher has a passion for learning, patience, and empathy." Invited by Fundación Chile (Chile Foundation) to participate in a STEM education seminar (STEM integrates science, technology,...