Shaw-IAU Workshops by the OAE

The migration of children and youths from underprivileged countries to advanced nations is a pressing issue. The Kargahe Setare Project aimed to promote astronomy among young Iranians through an online platform, reaching over 10,000 children. It then expanded to provide astronomy education for Iranian migrant children. A major challenge was the language barrier, as the project was initially in Persian. To address this, the project used astronomy to teach both scientific knowledge and the Persian language, integrating new worksheets, traditional Iranian drama, and storytelling. This approach underscores astronomy’s potential in language learning, helping migrant children stay connected to their cultural heritage.

About Shahrzad Mirsoltani

From an early age, she was inspired by her education at the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults, where her creativity and curiosity flourished. She shifted her focus to astronomy after attending the Zaferanieh Educational Observatory. This led her to study physics at university, with a keen interest in exoplanets.
Her involvement with the Iranian Astronomical Society deepened her passion for astronomy education, recognizing the need for specialized programs for children. She is committed to promoting astronomy among young Iranians, aiming to inspire a generation that values knowledge and curiosity through the principle: "Don't teach astronomy, teach humanity through astronomy."