Science on Rap
Writing rap songs to explain science is definitely among one of my favorite ways of outreach. And with YouTube at hand they can really get viral. Here’s one I’ve recently discovered done by Zach Powers, “a native New Yorker and professional scientist” as he describes himself. Zach is doing a PhD at Mount Sinai School of Medicine … Continue reading
Save The Dates: April 2011 Is Global Astronomy Month
April 2011 will again be a busy month for amateur and professional astronomers, educators and astronomy enthusiasts as Global Astronomy Month (GAM) returns for its second edition. The annual event, organized by Astronomers Without Borders, celebrates the Universe in the spirit of the International Year of Astronomy 2009 cornerstone project ”100 Hours of Astronomy.” Astronomy … Continue reading
The Mysteries of the Cosmos Are Revealed During World Space Week 2010
This October 4 – 10, organizations across the globe celebrate United Nations-declared World Space Week, the largest annual public space event on Earth. The purpose of World Space Week is to celebrate the contributions of space science and technology to life on Earth.
Oana Sandu
Astronomy Communication Guide 