In this newsletter, our office is excited to announce part of the awardees for the 2020-2021 NOCS Funding Scheme. We’d like to thank 45 IAU National Outreach Coordinators (NOCs) who applied for the programme and congratulate the 17 who were afforded funding in this first round. You can read more about the funded projects below.
This issue also includes information on two upcoming virtual meetings for astronomy in different fields: the next Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education and a special symposium from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific on climate change and astronomy. Both meetings have deadlines that are very soon, so please have a look.
And this next month are two large global outreach events: Asteroid Day and On the Moon Again!. Members of the public are invited to host events around each event, and the links below provide more information on how to plan those events or join in from home.
Lastly, we also want to issue a correction to the previous issue of the newsletter. The IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach is not a partner in the World Space Week lecture series.
Wishing you the clearest skies and good health! Izumi Hansen, on behalf of the IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach Team
1) NOCs Funding Scheme Awardees Announced
Three projects organised by the IAU National Outreach Coordinators (NOCs) have been awarded funding through the NOCs Funding Scheme. These projects promote astronomy with the public while strengthening relationships between nationals of different countries. The selected projects involve NOCs from 17 countries and will focus on information access, increasing opportunities for refugees, and engaging students in science through art.
2) 3rd Shaw–IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education Dates Announced
The 3rd Shaw–IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education will take place online from 12–15 October 2021 with the topic "What everybody should know about Astronomy Education". Talk abstracts and speaker suggestions must be submitted by 30 June 2021 and poster abstracts must be submitted by 15 August 2021.
3) IAU Early Career Astronomers Online Discourse Series Extended
The IAU Early Career Astronomer (ECA) Online Discourse Series has been extended through August. Five more events will be held to support the professional development of early-career astronomers, organised by the IAU Working Group for Junior Members. Participation is free, but registration is required no later than 24 hours before the beginning of each event.
The European Regional Office of Astronomy for Development (E-ROAD) of the IAU Office of Astronomy for Development (IAU OAD) will be holding a workshop on astrotourism around the world. The event is online and free of charge.
On the Moon Again! returns for 2021. Join the world in enjoying the Moon from 16-18 July 2021 by taking a telescope out to safely help others observe Earth's natural satellite or stay inside to watch a 24-hour live show all about the Moon with experts from around the world.
Asteroid Day will be held on 30 June 2021 to raise awareness about asteroids. People are invited to host or attend an event to learn more about asteroids or join a live online broadcast with astronauts, experts and celebrities to honour the day.
7) ASP Virtual Meeting on Climate Change from an Astronomical Perspective
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) in partnership with Astronomers for Planet Earth (A4E) is hosting an interactive virtual symposium on “addressing climate change from an astronomical perspective”. Participants will learn about causes, consequences and solutions to the climate crisis through a series of talks, panels and workshops. The symposium will be held on 23 July 2021.
The European Southern Observatory (ESO) is hiring a science journalism intern for their offices in Chile. Applicants must be studying science or communication at university and be fluent in English and Spanish. Preference will be given to Chilean students but people of any nationality can apply. Applications must be submitted before 1 July 2021.
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11) Contribute to the IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach Newsletter
We’re always looking to include news about astronomy outreach from around the world in the next newsletter from the IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach. If you have an astronomical event, job, opportunity, educational resource, or anything else that would be of interest to the astronomy outreach community, send us an email at public@oao.iau.org with more information.
You can send us your suggestions through the 4th for issue #1 and the 17th for issue #2 of each month. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
