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 ...
Inspiring Students With Astronomy in Nepal With Manisha Dwa
Manisha Dwa inspires students in Nepal through astronomy. She is a leader in the Nepal Astronomical Society and joins us with other active members of that organization. She represents Nepal in several international organizations and also founded Women in Science Nepal. Chapters
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Empowering and Inspiring African Students With Mirjana Povic
Astrophysicist Mirjana Povic shares her journey from war-torn Yugoslavia to Ethiopia, where she's revolutionizing astronomy education. Learn how she's using the stars to combat poverty, empower girls, and inspire the next generation of African scientists.
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Inspiring Girls in Pakistan With Yumna Majeed
Yumna inspires girls in cities and isolated rural regions across Pakistan to reach for the stars. Often volunteering her time and resources to follow her passion, Yumna’s dedication inspires young Pakistanis to follow their dreams. Episode Outline
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Debunking Myths and Rediscovering Wonder with Phil Plait
Phil Plait, known widely as “The Bad Astronomer,” shares his journey in science outreach, from debunking astronomy myths to writing popular books and consulting for science fiction films and shows. He emphasizes the importance of reconnecting people with the wonder of the night sky, combating the disconnection caused by light pollution and digital media. On […]
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Astronomy Education in Wartime Ukraine with Taisiia Karasova
Taisiia Karasova is a Ukrainian student studying at MIT in the US. In this episode of Big Impact Astronomy, Taisiia shares her journey founding Astro Sandbox to support astronomy students in Ukraine, even during wartime. Taisiia describes how the Astro Sandbox initiative fosters community and academic excellence in astronomy for high school students through webinars, […]
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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