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Alien Worlds

University of Glamorgan Prifysgol Morgannwg. Alien Worlds. Astrobiology and public outreach. Catherine Tryfona. Mark Brake Martin Griffiths Neil Hook Allan Trow Catherine Tryfona. University of Glamorgan Prifysgol Morgannwg. University of Glamorgan Prifysgol Morgannwg.

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Alien Worlds

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  1. University of Glamorgan Prifysgol Morgannwg Alien Worlds Astrobiology and public outreach Catherine Tryfona Mark Brake Martin Griffiths Neil Hook Allan Trow Catherine Tryfona

  2. University of Glamorgan Prifysgol Morgannwg

  3. University of Glamorgan Prifysgol Morgannwg Mapping Social Exclusion • More than 1 in 4 people of working age are ‘economically inactive’ • More than 50% of households have an income of less than £10,000 • 50% of 11 year olds fail to reach expected figures in core subjects. • 20% of Welsh households in receipt of Housing Benefit

  4. University of Glamorgan Prifysgol Morgannwg

  5. University of Glamorgan Prifysgol Morgannwg About Glamorgan & CASE The University of Glamorgan is based in Treforest/Pontypridd, South Wales, UK Widening access to education. In excess of 20,000 students at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. Running science-based courses in the community since 1996. 1998 – first undergraduate module in Western Europe to examine the question of ET life. (“Life in the Universe”)

  6. University of Glamorgan Prifysgol Morgannwg case.glam.ac.uk

  7. University of Glamorgan Prifysgol Morgannwg In 2003, CASE submitted a bid to ESF detailing an educational strategy to increase scientific awareness, education and opportunities in the South Wales valleys. ESF responded by granting CASE the financial support required to put into operation the initiative based on two guarantees. • 350 beneficiaries over 2 years • Courses would address key life skills in addition to providing pathways to further education.

  8. University of Glamorgan Prifysgol Morgannwg • Isle of Anglesey • Conwy • Denbighshire • Gwynedd • Ceredigion • Pembrokeshire • Carmarthenshire • Swansea • Neath & Port Talbot • Rhondda Cynon Taff • Merthyr Tydfil • Caerphilly • Blaenau Gwent • Torfaen

  9. University of Glamorgan Prifysgol Morgannwg Astronomy Astrobiology Alien Worlds

  10. University of Glamorgan Prifysgol Morgannwg Setting a Curriculum Two course authors, Mark Brake & Martin Griffiths, sit on the NASA Astrobiology Institute Advisory Board for the Science Communication of Astrobiology. Science communication road map: ‘Facilitate and realise effective, proactive communications about astrobiology across the spectrum of disciplines, audience types and formats’.

  11. University of Glamorgan Prifysgol Morgannwg Five Goals 2003 1). Facilitate understanding, information exchange and expansion of expertise between and among astrobiology researchers and the disciplines they represent. 2). Foster communication and information exchange between the astrobiology community and experts and professionals in other fields 3). Support educators and the mass media in communicating about astrobiology and issues of ‘astrobiology and society’. 4). Encourage Best Practices in the Science Communication of astrobiology. 5). Facilitate timely and strategic communication of astrobiology and its issues among diverse audiences including citizens, policy makers, administrators and sponsors.

  12. University of Glamorgan Prifysgol Morgannwg Alien Wolds Books • Each student is provided with a free copy of the 274 page course text. • Consideration is shown to local heritage, e.g. Celtic mythology based on the night sky. • Images included are the author’s own photographs.

  13. University of Glamorgan Prifysgol Morgannwg Lots to Learn • Good introduction to ‘tools of the trade’, e.g. spectroscopy, knowledge of our solar system, stellar evolution, the habitable zone and exoplanets. • Cultural heritage – Celtic, Norse, Native American and Greek. • Evolutionary theory, panspermia, intelligence. • Considerations of the role of society and culture in astrobiology. Tackled through the use of Science Fiction and SETI.

  14. University of Glamorgan Prifysgol Morgannwg Boost Basic Skills / IT Skills Assessment provide the opportunity to improve literacy, numeracy and IT skills, as well as improve awareness of scientific ideas and knowledge. Not only scientific literacy, but basic skills are addressed through the Alien Worlds programme.

  15. University of Glamorgan Prifysgol Morgannwg Generating Interest Cinema, Radio and Newspaper Open Days Sidewalk Astronomy Science Fiction

  16. University of Glamorgan Prifysgol Morgannwg Problems Light Pollution! Student Retention, particularly in West Wales (e.g. Pembrokeshire) The weather! Student assessment.

  17. University of Glamorgan Prifysgol Morgannwg Alien Worlds and the Media Visit of cosmonauts Dr Alexander Martynov and Colonel Alexander Volkov gave public lecture 2004 U3A Groups Watch the Sky, Rhondda Leader Tutor Radio Appearances

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  20. University of Glamorgan Prifysgol Morgannwg Student Observing Sessions

  21. University of Glamorgan Prifysgol Morgannwg Student Destinations Written an article for Astronomy Now Watch the Sky, Rhondda Leader A lecturer in Astronomy ASC Company supplying astronomical and scientific equipment. A number have gone on to do degrees with Glamorgan.

  22. University of Glamorgan Prifysgol Morgannwg Well in excess of over 10,000 contact hours have been delivered to students on a regular basis. Regular weekly courses and astronomy/astrobiology outreach events.

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