Proposal for the establishment of an Andean Regional Office of Astronomy for Development

Paper number

IAC-14,E1,7,5,x23201

Author

Prof. JUAN CARLOS ARIAS CAÑÓN, Colegio Nuestra Señora del Rosario Funza, Colombia

Year

2014

Abstract

The countries in the Andean Region (Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela)
represent a common language block in South America. They share similar social conditions and
goals for scientific development. The astronomical development in each of these countries can
be efficiently achieved through regional cooperation. With the leadership of Chile and Venezuela
in aspects of professional astronomy and Colombia for public outreach, it is possible to develop
strategies to strengthen the professional research, education and popularization of astronomy in
the Andean region. This development effort requires the commitment and shared effort from
different institutions. An Andean Regional Office of Astronomy for Development (ROAD) can
serve this goal. It will strengthen ongoing collaboration efforts, create channels of
communication and develop new strategies to exchange knowledge and human resources in the
region.
Teaching Astronomy in Schools.
Creation of astronomy groups and clubs in primary and secondary schools,
replicating examples of projects already implemented in Colombia, Venezuela
and Chile working together with Regional and Education Secretaries. Such
groups would be part of a network of students interested in astronomy, astronautics
and space sciences.

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