Shaw-IAU Workshops by the OAE

Despite light pollution poses significant challenges to observational astronomy, nocturnal animals, and energy consumption, it has rarely been discussed in formal education. This raises the question of how we can integrate dark sky education into science learning. This presentation highlights an interdisciplinary project "ASTROx", with student-led social innovation team, "The Starlight Squad," which focuses on dark-sky advocacy and science communication. By addressing real-life issues in the community, the project aims to raise awareness about urban light pollution. Students explored interdisciplinary methods and experiential activities, including outdoor classrooms, design thinking lessons, and hands-on experiences, to effectively communicate the importance of preserving our night skies.

Biography:

Exodus CL Sit is a transmedia astronomy educator, popular science author, and science communicator from Hong Kong, China. He is the IAU National Astronomy Education Coordinator (Chair of Hong Kong, China) and Co-National Outreach Coordinator. Additionally, he is also the president of Starrix Hong Kong, and an International Committee Member of the Dark Sky International. He actively promotes dark-sky protection and popular science in various disciplines, with initiatives and research on interdisciplinary approaches, such as sustainability, dark-sky protection, space exploration, astronomy innovation, astropreneurship, inclusive science communication, and STEAM Education.