20–27 Mar 2026
Wild View Resorts
Africa/Gaborone timezone

IGNITING STELLAR DREAMS; ADVANCING ASTRONOMY OUTREACH IN NIGERIA AND AFRICA

Not scheduled
20m
Wild View Resorts

Wild View Resorts

Plot 80 President Avenue, Kasane, Botswana
Online - Poster Presentation 10 EDO poster Education, Development & Outreach

Speaker

Ms Fauziyya Muhammad Auwal (Kaduna State University, Nigeria.)

Description

In Nigeria, where opportunities for astronomy education have historically been limited, the "Asthera" Astronomy outreach program is fostering meaningful development by inspiring scientific curiosity, creative learning, and a sense of wonder among young scientists. Through these outreaches children/students are introduced to the fundamentals of Space science through interactive activities such as solar systems exploration, telescope assembling, sun gazing, science story telling and reading. These hands-on experiences are strengthening early interest in STEM and encouraging scientific thinking. This programs adds to the growing efforts across Nigeria to build a strong foundation for astronomy awareness and youth engagement.

Stream Education, Development and Outreach

Primary authors

Ms Fauziyya Muhammad Auwal (Kaduna State University, Nigeria.) Dr Saul Paul Phiri (Copperbelt University, KItwe Zambia)

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