Technical programme

E1.1. Ignition - Primary Space Education

This session will explore innovative programs focusing on space education and outreach to students up to the age of 11. Emphasis will be placed on programs that effectively engage primary school students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM), help them develop key skills, and foster a long-term passion for space. This session will also consider programs and activities that focus on the professional development of primary school teachers, or on educational methodologies of relevance to primary education. When submitting abstracts for this session, please: Clearly identify the connection to primary education/outreach and to space. Provide a short but clear description of the activity or the program. Include some information about the unique, original or innovative nature of your activity or program. Include lessons learned, recommendations or other takeaway messages in the body of your abstract. If any theories are developed, please include some information about the practical applicability of the information. Make sure that the abstract provides a coherent idea or narrative. Include reference to data gathered through evaluations, surveys or other means, if applicable.

E1.2. Lift Off - Secondary Space Education

This session will explore innovative programs focusing on space education and outreach to students aged 11 to 18. Emphasis will be placed on programs that effectively engage secondary school students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), help them develop key skills, and foster a long-term passion for space. This session will also consider programs and activities that focus on the professional development of secondary school teachers, or on educational methodologies of relevance to secondary education. When submitting abstracts for this session, please: Clearly identify the connection to secondary education/outreach and to space activities. Provide a short but clear description of the activity or the program. Include some information about the unique, original or innovative nature of your activity or program. Include lessons learned, recommendations or other takeaway messages in the body of your abstract. If any theories are developed, please include some information about the practical applicability of the information. Make sure that the abstract provides a coherent idea or narrative. Include reference to data gathered through evaluations, surveys or other means, if applicable.

E1.3. On Track - Undergraduate Space Education

This session will explore innovative space education and outreach programs dedicated to undergraduate students. This can include the development and delivery of innovative courses, project-based work, and work placements. Emphasis should be placed on how the program is structured for maximum impact, how the impact is measured and how the lessons learned are being applied to other courses. This session will also consider programs and activities that focus on the professional development of undergraduate educators, or on educational methodologies of relevance to undergraduate education. When submitting abstracts for this session, please: Clearly identify the connection to undergraduate space education. Provide a short but clear description of the activity or the program. Include some information about the unique, original or innovative nature of your activity or program. Include lessons learned, recommendations or other takeaway messages in the body of your abstract. If any theories are developed, please include some information about the practical applicability of the information. Make sure that the abstract provides a coherent idea or narrative. Include reference to data gathered through evaluations, surveys or other means, if applicable.

E1.4. In Orbit - Postgraduate Space Education

This session will explore innovative space education and outreach programs for postgraduate students. This can include the development and delivery of innovative courses, project-based work, and work placements. Emphasis should be placed on how the program is structured for maximum impact, how the impact is measured and how the lessons learned are being applied to other courses.This session will also consider programs and activities that focus on the professional development of postgraduate educators, or on educational methodologies of relevance to postgraduate education. When submitting abstracts for this session, please: Clearly identify the connection to postgraduate space education. Provide a short but clear description of the activity or the program. Include some information about the unique, original or innovative nature of your activity or program. Include lessons learned, recommendations or other takeaway messages in the body of your abstract. If any theories are developed, please include some information about the practical applicability of the information. Make sure that the abstract provides a coherent idea or narrative. Include reference to data gathered through evaluations, surveys or other means, if applicable.

E1.5. Enabling the Future - Developing the Space Workforce

This session will focus on the challenges, opportunities and innovative approaches to developing the current and future global space workforce. The work presented in this session may include but is not limited to: formal professional development and accreditation programs, professional development activities by companies, nonprofits and other actors, When submitting abstracts for this symposium, please: Clearly identify the connection to space workforce development. Provide a short but clear description of the activity or the program. Include some information about the unique, original or innovative nature of your activity or program. Include lessons learned, recommendations or other takeaway messages in the body of your abstract. If any theories are developed, please include some information about the practical applicability of the information. Make sure that the abstract provides a coherent idea or narrative. Include reference to data gathered through evaluations, surveys or other means, if applicable.

E1.6. Calling Planet Earth - Space Outreach to the General Public

This session will focus on activities, programs and strategies for engaging the general public in space activities, and outside the formal education system. When submitting abstracts for this symposium, please: Provide context describing the research and/or analysis you conducted when choosing the purpose of the activity, targeting an audience, and designing the activity. Clearly state the goal of the activity, the intended audience, the measurable objectives that were set, and if the activity is in planning or has already occurred. Provide a short but clear description of the activity or the programme. Include information about anything that makes the activity unique, original or innovative. Provide information about how your participants/audience were drawn to the activity (e.g., how it was promoted or disseminated). Set up the analysis you’ll provide in your presentation, which should include results and evaluation of the activity, if it has been completed, or a thorough description of the expected outcomes of the activity. You will be expected to assess results against your measurable objectives that indicate if your goal was met. Include your top-level lessons learned, best practices, recommendations for future activities, practical applicability of theoretical work, or other takeaway findings.

E1.7. New Worlds - Non-Traditional Space Education and Outreach

This session will focus on novel and non-standard methods of space education and outreach in non-traditional areas and to non-traditional target groups. When submitting abstracts for this symposium, please: Provide context describing the research and/or analysis you conducted when choosing the purpose of the activity, targeting an audience, and designing the activity. Clearly state the goal of the activity, the intended audience, the measurable objectives that were set, and if the activity is in planning or has already occurred. Provide a short but clear description of the activity or the programme. Ensure that you are familiar with common outreach techniques and programmes, and include information about what makes your activity distinctly unique, original, or innovative. Provide information about how your participants/audience were drawn to the activity (e.g., how it was promoted or disseminated). Set up the analysis you will provide in your presentation, which should include results and evaluation of the activity, if it has been completed, or a thorough description of the expected outcomes of the activity. You will be expected to assess results against your measurable objectives that indicate if your goal was met. Include your top-level lessons learned, best practices, recommendations for future activities, practical applicability of theoretical work, or other takeaway findings.

E1.8. Hands-on Space Education and Outreach

Hands-on space education and outreach can be a powerful way to introduce and teach Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) concepts, especially with diverse learners. This session will demonstrate and share effective hands-on activities and experiments to explore, teach and reinforce space-related concepts. During the session, presenters will not only present the ideas behind the activity, but also demonstrate it hands-on at the IAC. When submitting abstracts for this symposium, please: Clearly identify the hands-on nature of the work presented, and its space connection. Provide context describing the research and/or analysis you conducted when choosing the purpose of the activity, targeting an audience, and designing the activity. Clearly state the goal of the activity, the intended audience, the measurable objectives that were set, and if the activity is in planning or has already occurred. Provide a short but clear description of the activity or the programme. Ensure that you are familiar with common outreach techniques and programmes, and include information about what makes your activity distinctly unique, original, or innovative. Provide information about how your participants/audience were drawn to the activity (e.g., how it was promoted or disseminated). Set up the analysis you’ll provide in your presentation, which should include results and evaluation of the activity, if it has been completed, or a thorough description of the expected outcomes of the activity. You will be expected to assess results against your measurable objectives that indicate if your goal was met. Include your top-level lessons learned, best practices, recommendations for future activities, practical applicability of theoretical work, or other takeaway findings.

E1.9. Space Culture – Public Engagement in Space through Culture

This session will focus on the education and outreach activities of institutions such as museums, space agencies and non-profit organizations, which link space education with culture. When submitting abstracts for this symposium, please: Clearly identify both the educational and cultural aspects of the work presented, and its connection to space activities. Provide a short but clear description of the activity or the program. Include some information about the unique, original or innovative nature of your activity or program. Include lessons learned, recommendations or other takeaway messages in the body of your abstract. If any theories are developed, please include some information about the practical applicability of the information. Make sure that the abstract provides a coherent idea or narrative. Include reference to data gathered through evaluations, surveys or other means, if applicable.

E1.IP. Interactive Presentations - IAF SPACE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH SYMPOSIUM

This session offers a unique opportunity to share your education and outreach activities through an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of the symposium. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations presented by the authors. Authors will be assigned a ten- minute slot to present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of digital capabilities, including Powerpoints, embedded hyperlinks, pictures, audio and video clips. An award will be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the E Category at a special ceremony. When submitting abstracts for this session, please: Provide context describing the research and/or analysis you conducted when choosing the purpose of the activity, targeting an audience, and designing the activity. Clearly state the goal of the activity, the intended audience, the measurable objectives that were set, and if the activity is in planning or has already occurred. Provide a short but clear description of the activity or the programme. Include information about anything that makes the activity unique, original or innovative. Provide information about how your participants/audience were drawn to the activity (e.g., how it was promoted or disseminated). Set up the analysis you’ll provide in your presentation, which should include results and evaluation of the activity, if it has been completed, or a thorough description of the expected outcomes of the activity. You will be expected to assess results against your measurable objectives that indicate if your goal was met. Include your top-level lessons learned, best practices, recommendations for future activities, practical applicability of theoretical work, or other takeaway findings.

E1.IPB. Interactive Presentations - IAF SPACE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH SYMPOSIUM

E1.LBA. Late Breaking Abstracts (LBA)