30
Oct
Big Impact Astronomy Podcast Launches
Astronomy for Equity is excited to announce a new podcast, “Big Impact Astronomy,” showcasing ways that astronomy is used for good around the world. The podcast features the work of innovators, educators, and advocates who introduced STEM education where there are no science facilities, inspire girls to consider STEM careers, and more. Each episode of Big... Read More
16
Oct
Documentary to Follow A4E Team Taking Telescopes to Ukrainian Astronomy Students
A new documentary will follow a team from Astronomy for Equity (A4E) on a trip to Ukraine taking telescopes to astronomy students in the war-torn country. It’s a story of resilience and hope through astronomy, with the darkness of conflict and blackouts transformed into an opportunity for discovery and wonder. Astronomy students in Ukraine found... Read More
03
Jul
New Global Project for STEM Education Using Sunlight
A new Astronomy for Equity initiative will introduce STEM education to students worldwide using sunlight. More than a million new, unused eclipse glasses leftover from the 2024 total solar eclipse in the US have been collected for distribution to unserved and marginalized communities worldwide. This is just the first step in a broader educational program for schools... Read More
23
May
Expanding Astronomy Access for Blind and Low Vision Learners
We are thrilled to share some exciting updates about our ongoing project to make astronomy accessible to blind and low vision (BLV) individuals! This initiative is part of Astronomy for Equity’s commitment to ensuring that the wonders of the night sky are within reach of everyone. Join in! We’re just getting started, and there are... Read More
06
Oct
Telescopes have arrived in Ukraine!
Above: Students in Chernivtsi, Ukraine open the telescope just arrived from Astronomy for Equity In the face of adversity, the resilience and tenacity of Ukraine’s students now shine brighter than ever. Three telescopes have arrived at the schools of astronomy students in Ukraine who requested them to take advantage of skies darkened when the power... Read More
28
Jul
Stargazing for Healing
Astronomical Clubs in Tripoli and Benghazi, Libya Support Children’s Mental Well-being. The incredible work being done by Roaya for Astronomy and Space Applications Foundation project where astronomical Clubs in Tripoli and Benghazi, Libya helped reduce mental disorders in children caused by war and displacement by using the telescopes donated by Astronomy for Equity! The benefits... Read More
16
Jul
The AstroSandbox Interview
Astronomy Students in Ukraine and the Need for Telescopes While Astronomy for Equity is raising funds for telescopes for astronomy students in Ukraine (fundrazr.com/UkraineTelescopes), Astronomy for Equity founder Mike Simmons spoke with Taisiia Karasova, the founder of AstroSandbox, a national organization that promotes and teaches astronomy in schools across Ukraine. Taisiia spoke about the importance... Read More
13
Jul
The First Space Camp in Libya: A Message of Peace through Astronomy
In May 2023, Libya witnessed its first space camp, which was set up by the Roaya for Astronomy and Space Application Foundation, and it is a gathering of young people interested in space science, which was held in the city of Shahat. The idea of the camp came from the need to bring together young... Read More
29
Jun
Crowdfunding Telescopes for schools in Ukraine!
As students in Ukraine continue to look at the stars for inspiration amidst the disruptions brought by war, astronomy clubs in three schools requested telescopes which would be used during the frequent power outages. This would be when their cities go dark and the stars shine brightest. Astronomy for Equity is responding to this request... Read More