The Awb Nigeria Experience
TalkInternational collaborations with an educational component
3rd Shaw-IAU Workshop
Wednesday Oct. 13, 2021
UTC: 1 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. America/New_York: 9 a.m.- 9:15 a.m.
Thursday Oct. 14, 2021
UTC: 7 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. America/New_York: 3 p.m.- 3:15 p.m.
Olayinka Fagbemiro (Astronomers Without Borders (AWB) Nigeria)
AWB Nigeria has over the years collaborated with various international organizations in the effort to take Astronomy to every child in the country. Without the support of these partners, it would have been very difficult to reach the thousands of kids reached till date. Supports have been in form of resources, funding and human resources.
Nigeria being a country where Astronomy is not taught in schools at both Elementary and High School levels, the teachers have had to rely on other means of incorporating Astronomy into the curriculum mostly through extracurricular activities.
AWB Nigeria has enjoyed the support of partners in carrying out Astronomy outreaches, competitions, among others. Also, being part of various workshops, conferences, symposia, etc has exposed members to internal best practices in Astronomy Education.
About Olayinka Fagbemiro
Olayinka Abiodun Fagbemiro is the Founder/CEO of Astronomers Without Borders (AWB) Nigeria. She leads a versatile team of young and enthusiastic STEM experts, overseeing the daily activities of AWB Nigeria. She is currently a PhD student of Geoinformatics.
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