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Astronomy plays an important role in society by inspiring young people and children to explore the beauty of the Universe, sparking their interest in science and thereby supporting education.
In Uganda, many rural schools face challenges such as high dropout rates and poor performance in science subjects, particularly among girls. In this talk, I will share insights into how, using astronomy, we are encouraging primary school children to stay engaged in their education and progress to the next levels and helping secondary school girls develop confidence and interest in science by demystifying it, ultimately promoting STEM careers.
Through school outreach programs featuring a variety of activities and the development of a curriculum that integrates astronomical robotics challenges, students from three primary and three secondary schools have been introduced to astronomy and inspired to develop a passion for science. A positive shift in attitudes towards subjects like Science, for primary school and Physics and Mathematics for secondary school has been observed, and ongoing efforts are being encouraged to ensure these impacts are measurable.
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