African Astronomical Society conference and General Assembly 2025 (AfAS-2025)

SESSION 3: Planetariums as Tools for Empowering Africa's STEM Future

23 Mar 2025, 09:00

1h 30m

UNISA - Science Campus (Florida)

Side Event

Description

This session highlights how planetariums serve as critical tools for advancing STEM education and fostering scientific literacy, especially in underserved regions.

Subcontributions

• Under the Dome: Inspiring Curiosity Through Planetariums
• Revolutionizing STEM Education in Africa: Planetaria as Catalysts for Transformative Learning
• Building Capacity Through Astronomy: Educational Outreach with the AMT Mobile Planetarium
• Space and Satellites" at the Naval Hill Planetarium
• Discussion