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Outreach & Education ActivitiesOne of the primary goals of the AAVSO International High Energy Network is to educate the public about high energy phenomenon and promote high energy research and science. We have used two main methods to do this. The first is by educating the public through a grassroots campaign of talks, presentations, workshops, and discussions given by network members. The second is by using popular science and mass media channels. Below is a summary and list of some of the activity. The AAVSO as a whole excels at this type of work. If you would like to get involved, begin a collaboration, or just have any questions about our educational activities please contact us! Mass MediaThe following articles have been published about GRBs and the network.
Grassroots Outreach CampaignThe AAVSO International GRB Network grassroots efforts can be broken down into these catgeories:
For talks/presentations/discussions:
to amateurs - 58
to students - 35
to educators - 6
to the general public - 18
to professionals - 4
informal discussion - 7
For articles:
online - 8
in journals/magazines/newsletters - 10
For personal/career enrichment - 6
Talks, presentations, papers, and/or workshops about GRBs were given at the following locations by members of the network. Schools & Educational Institutions
Astronomy Clubs
Other
Quotes
"All materials were very useful and helpful. Thank you."
Mariya Ivanushkina
"Wonderful sharing experience - great educational tool for us. Thank you."
Jean Grendler
"Thank you for the comprehensive materials. The workshop was an enriching
experience."
Thomas Bakowski
"The booklets<85>provided great examples and representations to tune the
information on the level of the public."
Eric Broens
"I credit the AAVSO and NASA with making this information (concerning
SGR's/GRB's/Magnetars) freely available to all, and thus causing a rebirth
of interest in ALL fields of astronomy."
Richard K. Clingempeel
"Excellent opportunity for classroom teachers to interact with
professionals."
Sandra Tapperson
"I can describe the value of the HEA Workshop only as fantastic."
Michael Cissell
"(The workshop) has helped to increase my knowledge of astrophysics in all
wavelengths. I would sincerely recommend that this program be continued."
Patrick Carr
"Thank you again to NASA and the AASVO for sponsoring this excellent
workshop."
Dave Hurdis
"It was a real pleasure to share the information with other amateur
astronomers, civic leaders, scouts and school children and the general
public."
Ray Berg
"Being able to attend the conference was most rewarding."
William Aquino
"I certainly found the HEA experience to be very beneficial to my own
knowledge and appreciation of this area - and I continue to use this
information at every occasion."
Liam Kennedy
"I'm really very grateful for the opportunity to have attended the workshop
last year!"
Steve Dodder
"What a great way to learn about high-energy astrophysics!"
Bob Erdmann
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