Socio-Economic Impact of Astronomy in South Africa

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Socio-Economic Impact of Astronomy in South Africa Kevin Govender kg@saao.ac.za www.saao.ac.za www.astronomy2009.org.za 13 January 2019 CAP2007, Athens

13 January 2019 CAP2007, Athens

SALT COLLATERAL BENEFITS PROGRAMME Isobel Bassett Cedric Jacobs Natalie Jones Karel Klein Kevin Govender Sivuyile Manxoyi Jerome Fortuin Dave O’Hearns (c) Glenda Stoffels (c) 13 January 2019 CAP2007, Athens

Science Communication and Awareness Socio-Economic Development SCBP Education in MSET Science Communication and Awareness School Support Materials and Resource Development Promotion of Careers in SET Popular Science Resources Science Communication Capacity Building Tour Programmes Training and Development Socio-Economic Development Utilisation of S&T expertise to address social challenges Job creation through tourism MSET as a common ground for peace and unity. Large Scale Promotion of SET 13 January 2019 CAP2007, Athens

Education Ongoing: Teacher and learner workshops Workshadow Science Clubs Resource Development Outreach UNAWE Scholarships 13 January 2019 CAP2007, Athens

Education Specific Projects: Scifest 2008 National Science Week 2007 Astronomy Month 2007 Space Week 2007 Astronomy Quiz 2007 Women's Day Role Modelling 2007 Take a child to work 2007 Astronomy Camp Educator Workshops SABC Careers Fair Astronomy Art Competition 2007 Rutgers educators visit Wisconsin teacher development 13 January 2019 CAP2007, Athens

Public Awareness and Outreach Ongoing: Tour programme and Visitor Centre at Sutherland (day and night tours) Open nights in Cape Town (and ad hoc day visitors) Development of resources for public Distribution of resources to various career expos and festivals Media and Press releases Indigenous Astronomy 13 January 2019 CAP2007, Athens

Public Awareness and Outreach Specific Events: “Street Astronomy” in Cape Town (Khayalitsha, Lion’s Head) and Stargazing Astronomical Events (e.g. eclipses) Distribution of telescopes to key points around SA Development of “astro-tourism” routes (with Northern Cape Govt) Sasol TechnoX Science Unlimited Sutherland Astro-nights Free community tours Open Nights Hobby X What's up Press Releases Tour programme Namakwa Festival 13 January 2019 CAP2007, Athens

Socio-Economic Development Ongoing: Close working relationships with various development stakeholders including: Karoo-Hoogland Municipality National Development Agency Tourism Enterprise Programme Succulent Karoo Ecosystem Programme Military Service Corps Regular community meetings hosted by SAAO Early Childhood Development (including UNAWE) Sourcing funding for development Protection of Paleo Surface Arts and Crafts marketing 13 January 2019 CAP2007, Athens

Socio-Economic Development Specific Projects Creation of a tourism route in Karoo-Hoogland Overnight astronomy hiking trails Youth development projects including camps and DVD evenings Schools Arts and Crafts Competition Festivals in Karoo-Hoogland e.g. Heritage Weekend Community tour guide programmes Tarring of roads (setup of road committees) Informal accommodation project Brainstorming sessions Light Pollution Policy Rehabilitation of area around SALT Indaba expo Christmas, New Year events Town Twinning 13 January 2019 CAP2007, Athens

13 January 2019 CAP2007, Athens

13 January 2019 CAP2007, Athens

kg@saao.ac.za 13 January 2019 CAP2007, Athens