Science Communication
I believe science communication is an important part of doing science. I also happen to love doing it :)
Universe Awareness
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Universe
Awareness (UNAWE) is an international programme that uses the beauty
and grandeur of the Universe to inspire children aged 4-10 years. The
programme uses astronomy to cultivate a sense of perspective, foster a
global citizenship and stimulate interest in science at a crucial age in
a child’s development.
I worked at the international UNAWE office in the Netherlands during the summer of 2013 as a graphic designer and science writer, combining my skills in graphic design and knowledge of astronomy. I created three new educational resources for them: |
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The Awesome Amateur Astronomer (website)
The website The Awesome Amateur Astronomer - 10 Steps To Get You Started In Astronomy is a 10-step introduction
to amateur astronomy that covers all the different aspects of astronomy; from observing to researching, analysing, building, publishing and more. It's a great place to go if you’re interested in astronomy, but don’t know where to start.
Visit the website!
The website The Awesome Amateur Astronomer - 10 Steps To Get You Started In Astronomy is a 10-step introduction
to amateur astronomy that covers all the different aspects of astronomy; from observing to researching, analysing, building, publishing and more. It's a great place to go if you’re interested in astronomy, but don’t know where to start.
Visit the website!
Into A Black Hole (book)
Into A Black Hole is a short, illustrated book about black holes and what happens if you happen to get too close to one of them.
You'll find the whole book below. But you can also get is as a PDF or as an iBook on iTunes (for iPads) if you'd like - and it's free!
Into A Black Hole is a short, illustrated book about black holes and what happens if you happen to get too close to one of them.
You'll find the whole book below. But you can also get is as a PDF or as an iBook on iTunes (for iPads) if you'd like - and it's free!
Earth Ball Activity Book (book)
The Eart Ball Activity Book contains 50 interactive, hands-on activities for children aged between 6 and 12 years, that can be put into practise in schools, playgrounds or at home. It is designed to be used with an inflateable Earth Ball, and it is brim-full of ideas about how to use this tool for teaching astronomy, geography, environmental awareness, global citizenship and even biology.
Download the book!
The Eart Ball Activity Book contains 50 interactive, hands-on activities for children aged between 6 and 12 years, that can be put into practise in schools, playgrounds or at home. It is designed to be used with an inflateable Earth Ball, and it is brim-full of ideas about how to use this tool for teaching astronomy, geography, environmental awareness, global citizenship and even biology.
Download the book!
I still do work for UNAWE as a Student Ambassador.
I am responsible for translating their weekly Space Scoops into Norwegian.
I am responsible for translating their weekly Space Scoops into Norwegian.
Blogging
Since April 2013 I have been keeping a blog (in Norwegian) where I write about my experiences studying astrophysics and about astronomy and physics in general. It is a way to show that a girl can excel in the natural sciences, as well as practicing my science writing skills.
Visit the blog at www.astromaria.no!
Visit the blog at www.astromaria.no!
Main image: The Grand orrery in Putnam Gallery (source). An orrery is a mechanical model of the solar system that illustrates or predicts the relative positions and motions of the planets and moons.
