Office of Astronomy for Education (OAE)
| Focus: | Science Communication |
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| Type of funding: | Small funding projects |
| Programme: | CZS Individual funding |
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The OAE, which is based at the House of Astronomy in Heidelberg, aims to support astronomers and teachers worldwide in awakening a fascination for astronomy among pupils and to promote the exchange of experiences in educational work.
Goals
Among other things, the OAE is to establish an international network, promote more astronomy in education curricula and provide teachers with relevant information on evidence-based educational research. In general, the OAE aims to promote professionalisation and the exchange of experience in astronomy education. The Carl Zeiss Foundation supports the project with funding for a researcher position.
Involved persons:
Dr. Markus Pössel
Haus der Astronomie
Detailed information:
| Focus: | Science Communication |
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| Programme: | CZS Individual funding |
| Type of funding: | Small funding projects |
| Target group: | Institution |
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| Funding budget: | 891.500 € |
| Period of time: | March 2020 - October 2030 |
Funded institution:
![[Translate to English:] Haus der Astronomie](/fileadmin/mediamanager/institutions/logos/haus_der_astronomie.svg "[Translate to English:] Haus der Astronomie")