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| Paper: |
Hawaii's Annual Journey Through the Universe Program |
| Volume: |
457, Connecting People to Science |
| Page: |
141 |
| Authors: |
Harvey, J.; Daou, D.; Day, B.; Slater, T. F.; Slater, S. J. |
| Abstract: |
Hawaii's annual Journey through the Universe program is a flagship Gemini public education and outreach event that engages the public, teachers, astronomers, engineers, thousands of local students and staff from all of the Mauna Kea Observatories. The program inspires, educates, and engages teachers, students,
and their families as well as the community. From February 10–18, 2011,
fifty-one astronomy educators from observatories on Mauna Kea and across the
world visited over 6,500 students in 310 classrooms at 18 schools.
Two family science events were held for over 2,500 people at the ‘Imiloa
Astronomy Education Center and the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
The local Chamber of Commerce(s) held an appreciation celebration for the
astronomers attended by over 170 members from the local government and
business community.
Now going into its eighth year in Hawaii, the 2012 Journey Through the
Universe program will continue working with the observatories on Mauna Kea
and with the NASA Lunar Science Institute (NLSI). As a new partner in our
Journey program, NLSI will join the Journey team (Janice Harvey, Gemini
Observatory, Journey Team Leader) and give an overview of the successes and
future developments of this remarkable program and its growth.
The future of America rests on our ability to train the next generation
of scientists and engineers. Science education is key and Journey through
the Universe opens the doors of scientific discovery for our students.
www.gemini.edu/journey |
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