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22nd September
Day 1 - 23rd Sep
Day 2 - 24th Sep
Day 3 - 25th Sep

1700 - 2000
Welcome Reception - The Boatbuilders Yard

A relaxing start in spring to an exciting conference https://theboatbuildersyard.com.au/
Events
Where
23 S Wharf Promenade, South Wharf VIC 3006

0800 - 0830
Registration-coffee
0830 - 0835
Welcome to Deakin
0835 - 0900
Welcome to AstroEdu
0900 - 1000
Keynote - Day 1
By Lena Danaia Associate Professor, School of Education, Charles Sturt University, Robert Hollow Education Manager, CSIRO Space & Astronomy
1000 - 1030
Morning Coffee - Poster Videos
1030 - 1200
[Workshop] - Preparing communities on and off the paths of a solar eclipse
By Vivian White Astronomical Society of the Pacific
1030 - 1045
An Intervention of Astronomical Proportions: A Study of the Impact of Mathematical Interventions in the Context of Introductory Astronomy Classes
By Scott Miller Sam Houston State University
1045 - 1100
[Online] - Khagolvani: Expanding Astronomy Access to Migrant and Rural Children
By Tejpreet Kaur Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
1100 - 1115
[Online] - Becoming an expert astronomer: the role of qualitative visual inspection
By Anastasios Kapodistrias Stockholm University
1115 - 1130
[Online] - Mapping Science Skill Development in an Application-Based Astronomy Lesson: Classifying Celestial Bodies using Interactive Diagrams
By Ilham Bouisaghouane Leiden University & Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
1130 - 1145
[Online] - Stereotyped perception of Astronomy and Biology in middle school students
By Silvia Galano Department of Physics "E.Pancini", University of Naples Federico II
1145 - 1200
[Online] - Using Large Language Models for Automated Grading of Student Writing About Astronomy
By Chris Impey University of Arizona
1200 - 1330
Lunch + Poster Videos
1330 - 1500
[Workshop] - Virtual Observatory as an Education Tool
By Priya Shah Maulana Azad National Urdu University

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Workshop Room
1330 - 1345
Making space for scale
By Christopher Robin Samuelsson Uppsala University
1345 - 1400
Students’ use of distance to explain the apparent size of the Sun and Moon
By Jan Sermeus KU Leuven & Royal Observatory of Belgium
1400 - 1415
An overview of publications in the field of Astronomy Education Research in and from Japan
By Tomita Akihiko Wakayama University

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Main Room
Talk
1415 - 1430
Megaconstellations in astronomy education
By Fred Watson Macquarie University
1430 - 1445
From Student to PhD: Understanding the motivations and experiences of observational astronomy PhD graduates
By Hugo Walsh Swinburne University of Technology
1445 - 1500
The Outreach Ambassadors Program: Learning from the past, building the present, and looking forward to the future
By Olivia Vidal Velázquez Swinburne University of Technology
1500 - 1530
Afternoon Coffee + Poster Videos
1530 - 1700
[Workshop] - Live Observing with PULSE@Parkes - Positives and Pitfalls
By Robert Hollow Education Manager, CSIRO Space & Astronomy
1530 - 1545
[Online] - Tactile experience for learning distances and sizes in the solar system
By Leonor Huerta-Cancino University of Santiago of Chile
1545 - 1600
[Online] - Praxeological approaches for Astronomy Education: contributions and possibilities
By Joana Marques Institute of Astrophysics and Space Sciences, University of Coimbra, Coimbra
1600 - 1615
[Online] - Re-signifying the content of an Astronomy outreach profile on Instagram based on Feenberg's Critical Theory of Technology
By Aline Tiara Mota Federal Institut of Southern Minas Gerais, Federal University of Itajuba
1615 - 1630
[Online] - In-Service Teacher Training on Inquiry-Based Learning: Using Astronomy as a Gateway Science in Formal Education
By Ilídio André Costa Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço (IA)
1630 - 1645
[Online] - Radio Astronomy for Development, Intercultural Innovation, and Outreach
By Eleni Vardoulaki National Observatory Athens

0900 - 1000
Keynote - Day 2
By Maree Timms STEM Program Lead - Galen Catholic College, Sandra Woodward Head of Science - Wenona School
1000 - 1030
Morning Coffee + Poster Videos
1030 - 1200
[Workshop] - Bhutan Astronomical Society
By Dechen Wangamo Bhutan Astronomical Society
1030 - 1045
Astronomy in Primary Education: a Teacher Training Project
By Lara Rodrigues Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences (UMCE - Chile)
1045 - 1100
Creating and delivering a Space and Astronomy as an elective subject for high school students
By Kathy Coombs Department for Education
1100 - 1115
Designing and Optimising Astronomy related Out-of-School learning activities to boost STEM learning
By Wolfgang Vieser ESO Supernova
1115 - 1130
The Development of a Research-Focused High School Astronomy Program
By Ian Doktor University of Alberta
1130 - 1145
Accelerating Research-Practice Partnerships in Astronomy Education: The ASTRO ACCEL Network of Networks
By Tiffany Stone-Wolbrecht AUI
1145 - 1200
TeachAstro: Building a Community of Practice in Astronomy Education in Hawai‘i
By Michael Liu University of Hawaii, Institute for Astronomy
1200 - 1330
Lunch + Poster Videos
1330 - 1500
[Workshop] - Cross-Curricular Astronomy in the Primary Classroom
By Emma Barnett VSSEC
1330 - 1345
Empowering Generation Z Through Space Education: A STEAM Model incorporated in school curriculum in Greec
By Margarita Metaxa Arsakeio, Greece
1345 - 1400
Visualizing uncertainty on a planetarium dome
By Jakub Stepanovic KU Leuven

Sandy Claes KU Leuven & LUCA school of Arts, Jan Sermeus KU Leuven & Royal Observatory of Belgium
Main Room
Talk
1400 - 1415
[Online] - Paper, Pencils, and the Planet: How Girls Measured Earth’s Size
By Rashmi Sheoran Astro Roxy, India
1415 - 1430
Astronomy Education a Teacher’s Perspective
By Andrew Yen Luther College
1430 - 1445
Fostering Interest in Astronomy Education Through Co-Curricular Activities: An Experience in Malaysia
By Raihana Abdul Wahab Universiti Malaya
1445 - 1500
A geometry lesson of ancient astronomy in high school
By Shan-Chien Yang Taipei First Girls High School
1500 - 1530
Afternoon Coffee + Poster Videos
1730 - 2015
Conference Dinner

Let us relax with a feast on the banks of the Yarra
Events
Where
Arbory Restaurant - 1 Flinders Walk Melbourne, VIC 3000

0900 - 1000
Keynote - Day 3
By Urban Eriksson Professor, Uppsala University, Saeed Salimpour Research Fellow - Deakin University/Swinburne University/IAU OAE
1000 - 1030
Morning Coffee + Poster Videos
1030 - 1200
[Workshop] - Two Stage Exams - a retrospective
By Danielle Pahud University of Manitoba
1030 - 1045
The celestial sphere as an educational tool
By Jan Sermeus KU Leuven & Royal Observatory of Belgium
1045 - 1100
Results from the Largest Research Study to Date on Astronomy for Students with Blindness/Visual Impairments: The STEM Career Exploration Lab Project
By Thomas Madura San Jose State University
1100 - 1115
[Online] - How Language and Culture Shape the Ways We Teach and Learn Astronomy: Diversity and Universals
By Saeed Jafari UNESCO's International Decade of Indigenous Languages/University of Kurdistan, Department of Linguistics/IAU OAE NAEC for Iran
1115 - 1130
The Textured Universe: Astronomical 3D Printing Technology and Materials To Stimulate Interest in Science
By Carol Christian Space Telescope Science Institute

Thomas Madura , Lindsay Bartolone , Noreen Grice , David Hurd , Tiffany Wild , Hilarie Davis
Main Room
Talk
1130 - 1145
[Online] - Revolutionizing Astronomy Education: Reflecting on the Past, Shaping the Future with Online Education and Artificial Intelligence
By Shahrzad Mirsoltani Kargahe Setare Project, Founder, Astronomy Educator
1145 - 1200
[Online] - Astronomy and Space Education for Societal Transformation: Vision and Impact from Benin
By Prudence AYIVI Sirius Space Association
1200 - 1330
Lunch + Poster Videos
1330 - 1500
[Workshop-Online] - Analyzing Galaxies: Star Formation and Morphology for School Science
By Jana Bogdanoska Ss Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje
1330 - 1345
[Online] - Advancing Astronomy Education through Dark Sky Initiatives
By Exodus Chun-Long Sit IAU NAEC Hong Kong, China
1345 - 1400
Harvard’s AstroLab: Using the Sun to Engage the Next Generation
By Allyson Bieryla Harvard University
1400 - 1415
Information or Inquiry? An analysis of astronomy content in Indian middle school national curriculum
By Aniket Sule Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
1415 - 1430
[Online] - A Journey Through Museum Space And Outer Space: Playful Narratives Of Young Children
By Patrícia Figueiró Spinelli Museu de Astronomia de Ciências Afins
1430 - 1500
A practical guide to Publishing in Astronomy Education Research
By Urban Eriksson Professor, Uppsala University
1500 - 1530
Afternoon Coffee + Poster Videos
1530 - 1545
Leveling the Field: An AI Tool for Inclusive Astrophotography
By April Russell Take Space Consulting
1545 - 1600
[Online] - Stellar Properties and Evolution Explained in an Easy and Interactive Way
By Ilgonis Vilks Institute of Astronomy, Faculty of Science and Technologies, University of Latvia
1600 - 1700
Closing Panel

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22nd September

Day 1 - 23rd Sep

Day 2 - 24th Sep

Day 3 - 25th Sep

Welcome Reception - The Boatbuilders Yard

Registration-coffee

Welcome to Deakin

Welcome to AstroEdu

Keynote - Day 1

Morning Coffee - Poster Videos

[Workshop] - Preparing communities on and off the paths of a solar eclipse

An Intervention of Astronomical Proportions: A Study of the Impact of Mathematical Interventions in the Context of Introductory Astronomy Classes

[Online] - Khagolvani: Expanding Astronomy Access to Migrant and Rural Children

[Online] - Becoming an expert astronomer: the role of qualitative visual inspection

[Online] - Mapping Science Skill Development in an Application-Based Astronomy Lesson: Classifying Celestial Bodies using Interactive Diagrams

[Online] - Stereotyped perception of Astronomy and Biology in middle school students

[Online] - Using Large Language Models for Automated Grading of Student Writing About Astronomy

Lunch + Poster Videos

[Workshop] - Virtual Observatory as an Education Tool

Making space for scale

Students’ use of distance to explain the apparent size of the Sun and Moon

An overview of publications in the field of Astronomy Education Research in and from Japan

Megaconstellations in astronomy education

From Student to PhD: Understanding the motivations and experiences of observational astronomy PhD graduates

The Outreach Ambassadors Program: Learning from the past, building the present, and looking forward to the future

Afternoon Coffee + Poster Videos

[Workshop] - Live Observing with PULSE@Parkes - Positives and Pitfalls

[Online] - Tactile experience for learning distances and sizes in the solar system

[Online] - Praxeological approaches for Astronomy Education: contributions and possibilities

[Online] - Re-signifying the content of an Astronomy outreach profile on Instagram based on Feenberg's Critical Theory of Technology

[Online] - In-Service Teacher Training on Inquiry-Based Learning: Using Astronomy as a Gateway Science in Formal Education

[Online] - Radio Astronomy for Development, Intercultural Innovation, and Outreach

Keynote - Day 2

Morning Coffee + Poster Videos

[Workshop] - Bhutan Astronomical Society

Astronomy in Primary Education: a Teacher Training Project

Creating and delivering a Space and Astronomy as an elective subject for high school students

Designing and Optimising Astronomy related Out-of-School learning activities to boost STEM learning

The Development of a Research-Focused High School Astronomy Program

Accelerating Research-Practice Partnerships in Astronomy Education: The ASTRO ACCEL Network of Networks

TeachAstro: Building a Community of Practice in Astronomy Education in Hawai‘i

Lunch + Poster Videos

[Workshop] - Cross-Curricular Astronomy in the Primary Classroom

Empowering Generation Z Through Space Education: A STEAM Model incorporated in school curriculum in Greec

Visualizing uncertainty on a planetarium dome

[Online] - Paper, Pencils, and the Planet: How Girls Measured Earth’s Size

Astronomy Education a Teacher’s Perspective

Fostering Interest in Astronomy Education Through Co-Curricular Activities: An Experience in Malaysia

A geometry lesson of ancient astronomy in high school

Afternoon Coffee + Poster Videos

Conference Dinner

Keynote - Day 3

Morning Coffee + Poster Videos

[Workshop] - Two Stage Exams - a retrospective

The celestial sphere as an educational tool

Results from the Largest Research Study to Date on Astronomy for Students with Blindness/Visual Impairments: The STEM Career Exploration Lab Project

[Online] - How Language and Culture Shape the Ways We Teach and Learn Astronomy: Diversity and Universals

The Textured Universe: Astronomical 3D Printing Technology and Materials To Stimulate Interest in Science

[Online] - Revolutionizing Astronomy Education: Reflecting on the Past, Shaping the Future with Online Education and Artificial Intelligence

[Online] - Astronomy and Space Education for Societal Transformation: Vision and Impact from Benin

Lunch + Poster Videos

[Workshop-Online] - Analyzing Galaxies: Star Formation and Morphology for School Science

[Online] - Advancing Astronomy Education through Dark Sky Initiatives

Harvard’s AstroLab: Using the Sun to Engage the Next Generation

Information or Inquiry? An analysis of astronomy content in Indian middle school national curriculum

[Online] - A Journey Through Museum Space And Outer Space: Playful Narratives Of Young Children

A practical guide to Publishing in Astronomy Education Research

Afternoon Coffee + Poster Videos

Leveling the Field: An AI Tool for Inclusive Astrophotography

[Online] - Stellar Properties and Evolution Explained in an Easy and Interactive Way

Closing Panel

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