Shaw-IAU Workshops by the OAE

Intending to shape well-rounded individuals through astronomy education, the annually hosted program “Young Scientific Explainers” at the Shanghai Astronomy Museum offers a distinctive scientific exploration experience. Students transform from learners into researchers by utilizing the resources and tools provided and progressive guidance from astronomers. They sharpen their presentation and communication skills with the help of museum educators. The program culminates in a student-curated exhibition, in which they manifest their findings creatively through posters, models, and direct communications with the public. With varying astronomical themes each year, the program has evolved and enhanced over the past three years, becoming an integral part of the summer offerings at the museum.

Biography:

Wu Xiaoxi is an educator at the Shanghai Astronomy Museum in China. She previously completed her bachelor's degree in astronomy at Nanjing University and her master's degree in journalism at Hong Kong University. She designs and delivers educational programs, as well as conducts research on astronomy education in museums and museum-school cooperation scenarios.