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Astronomy for Development9th December 2015
ModeratorMr Kevin Govender, IAU Office of Astronomy for Development, South Africa
PanelistsDr Stephanie Dobrowolski, Solon Foundation, Sierra LeoneMr Sivuyile Manxoyi, South African Astronomical Observatory, South AfricaDr Wanda Diaz-Merced, Office of Astronomy for Development, Puerto RicoDr James Chibueze, University of Nigeria, NigeriaMs Anita Loots, South African Square Kilometre Array, South AfricaMs Eli Grant, Office of Astronomy for Development, South Africa
Twitter: #astro4dev #SFSA2015
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ASTRONOMY
OPTICS
High-precision adaptive
optics
COMPUTERS
Fastest hardware
Complex software
ELECTRONICS Most
sensitive detectors
Fastest clocks
SPACE
Satellite Miniaturization
Precision
PHYSICS
Laboratory of extremes
Making heavy elements
CHEMISTRY
Producing organic
moleculesBIOLOGY
Building blocks of life
MATHEM-ATICS
Abstract thought
INSPIRATION
Career in science and technology
ANTHRO-POLOGY
Ancient civilizations
Our roots
HISTORY
Evolution of Universe
Our roots
PERSPECTIVE IMMENSITY OF
UNIVERSE
Tolerance and global citizenship
TECHNOLOGY AND SKILLS
SCIENCE AND RESEARCH
CULTURE AND SOCIETY
ASTRONOMY
The IAU Strategic Plan 2010-2020:
• Dr Stephanie Dobrowolski, Solon Foundation, Sierra Leone
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• Mr Sivuyile Manxoyi, South African Astronomical Observatory, South Africa
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In service teachers
• Dr Wanda Diaz-Merced, IAU Office of Astronomy for Development, Puerto Rico
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• Dr James Chibueze, University of Nigeria, Nigeria
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Radio Astronomy - A Launch PadAstronomy is a multi-wavelength science,and drives technological development.e.g. low temp. tech (4 K), computing…
Astronomy facilities are expensive!
Instrument first, then train astronomer?
Train astronomer with existing archival data.Archival science not inferior!
~ $1.5 billion
HST
Ploughing back into West African AstronomyAstronomy facilities hard to operate in isolation!
Those trained in archival science in Nigeria
could play key role in astronomy development
in West Africa with the help of the WAROAD.
Africa VLBI Network (AVN)
Ghana station key! (Anita)
• Ms Anita Loots, South African Square Kilometre Array, South Africa
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Physical Infrastructure (including data
transport networks, power, roads, etc.)
Science Infrastructure (including radio
observatories, high performance
computing facilities, etc.)
(Skilled) people(academics / researchers /
scientists, engineers, technicians, artisans)
Policy Environment & Governance (government
level policy, Institutions, etc.)
“Readiness” is not just about telescopes
Holistic approach – capacity building
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Artisans - trades(formal training towards a
qualification as an artisans and other
tradesmen etc.)
Short courses not leading to degree / diploma
(eg short courses (soldering, CAD, FEKO etc.))
Observatory Essential Skills (hands-on 6 month training of 6
member team from partner country in SA and thereafter
during conversion)
Tertiary qualification(aimed at ensuring a robust user / research community, incl. scientists, engineers,
technicians, etc.)
Training for the AVN and towards self-sufficiency in maintenance and operations of AVN stations and participation in SKA2
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• Ms Eli Grant, Office of Astronomy for Development, South Africa
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Science Capacity
Innovation
Demand for human capitalAttraction of human capital “brain gain”Economic growthInfrastructureForeign investmentHealthEnergy…Etc.
Quality educationOutput: • Human
capital
Poverty reduction
UK science and total workforce by SES
Project IdeasBased on research gaps or areas of community need and using innovations from project delivery partners
ResourcesOpen access project materials; evaluation & measurement tools; summary of evidence base
OptimisationIncorporate existing evidence on what works/doesn’t work to improve project design & select comparison condition
EvaluationExperiments to measure impact, implementation and mechanisms
Knowledge BaseSTEM outreach & communicationEducationManagement/businessInnovationInternational development
Large-Scale DeliveryEducation policy/curriculum designCorporations (training & CSR)NGOsAstronomy & other big science HCD
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Buck, Z. (2013) AER, 12(1), 010104
OAD Regional Offices
East Africa
EthiopiaWest Africa
Nigeria
Andean Countries
Colombia
Lusophone
Portugal
South West Asia
Armenia
Southern Africa
Zambia
Arab World/Arabic
Jordan
East Asia/Chinese
China
South East Asia
Thailand
OAD
Astronomy for Development9th December 2015
ModeratorMr Kevin Govender, IAU Office of Astronomy for Development ([email protected])
PanelistsDr Stephanie Dobrowolski, Solon Foundation ([email protected]) Mr Sivuyile Manxoyi, South African Astronomical Observatory ([email protected])Dr Wanda Diaz-Merced, Office of Astronomy for Development ([email protected]) Dr James Chibueze, University of Nigeria ([email protected]) Ms Anita Loots, South African Square Kilometre Array ([email protected]) Ms Eli Grant, Office of Astronomy for Development ([email protected])
Twitter: #astro4dev #SFSA2015
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