session 2

Title

Lift Off - Secondary Space Education

type

oral

Description

This session will explore innovative programs focusing on space education and outreach to students aged 11 to 18. Emphasis will be placed on programs that effectively engage secondary school students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), help them develop key skills, and foster a long-term passion for space. This session will also consider programs and activities that focus on the professional development of secondary school teachers, or on educational methodologies of relevance to secondary education. When submitting abstracts for this session, please: Clearly identify the connection to secondary education/outreach and to space activities. Provide a short but clear description of the activity or the program. Include some information about the unique, original or innovative nature of your activity or program. Include lessons learned, recommendations or other takeaway messages in the body of your abstract. If any theories are developed, please include some information about the practical applicability of the information. Make sure that the abstract provides a coherent idea or narrative. Include reference to data gathered through evaluations, surveys or other means, if applicable.

Date

2022-09-19

Time

10:15

Room

E08B

IPC members

• Co-Chair: Dr. Seyed Ali Nasseri, Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), Canada;

• Co-Chair: Ms. Kaori Sasaki, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Japan;

• Rapporteur: Dr. Christopher Vasko, European Space Agency (ESA), The Netherlands;