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Globalizing space and Earth science–the International Heliophysical Year Education and Outreach Programme

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 August 2006

M. Cristina Rabello-Soares ,
Cherilynn Morrow ,
Barbara Thompson  and
David Webb
M. Cristina Rabello-Soares
Affiliation:
HEPL Solar Physics, Stanford University, 445 Via Palou, Stanford, CA 94305-4085, USA, csoares@sun.stanford.edu
Cherilynn Morrow
Affiliation:
Space Science Institute, 4750 Walnut Street, Suite 205, Boulder, Colorado 80301, USA, morrow@SpaceScience.org
Barbara Thompson
Affiliation:
Laboratory for Solar & Space Physics, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Solar Physics Branch, Greenbelt, MD 20771, USA, Barbara.J.Thompson@nasa.gov
David Webb
Affiliation:
ISR, Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467USA, david.webb@hanscom.af.mil
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Abstract

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The International Heliophysical Year (IHY) in 2007 & 2008 will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the International Geophysical Year (IGY) and, following its tradition of international research collaboration, will focus on the cross-disciplinary studies of universal processes in the heliosphere.

The main goal of the IHY Education and Outreach Programme is to create more global access to exemplary resources in space and Earth science education and public outreach. By taking advantage of the IHY organization with representatives in every nation and in the partnership with the United Nations Basic Space Science Initiative (UNBSSI), we aim to promote new international partnerships. Our goal is to assist in increasing the visibility and accessibility of exemplary programmes and in the identification of formal or informal educational products that would be beneficial to improve space and Earth science knowledge in a given country; leaving a legacy of enhanced global access to resources and of world-wide connectivity between those engaged in education and public outreach efforts that are related to IHY science.

Here we describe how to participate in the IHY Education and Outreach Programme and the benefits in doing so. Emphasis will be given to the role played by developing countries; not only in selecting useful resources and helping in their translation and adaptation, but also in providing different approaches and techniques in teaching.

Keywords

educationSunsolar-terrestrial relationsEarthsolar systemplanets and satellites
Type
Contributed Papers
Information
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 2 , Special Session SPS5: Astronomy for the developing world , August 2006 , pp. 289 - 294
Copyright
Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2007

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