Changes between Version 90 and Version 91 of Outreach

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10/04/08 14:03:16 (18 years ago)

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Outreach

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 = Outreach =
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 This page is designed to keep members of the Columbia astro community informed of outreach events. Most importantly, it allows people who are interested in volunteering to check in and see what is being planned and where their help is needed. There is also a mailing list for outreach volunteers that anyone in the department can sign up for at [https://mail.astro.columbia.edu/mailman/listinfo/outreach-volunteers]. Keep in mind that the official homepage for our outreach activities (the one designed for the public as opposed to this one) is [http://outreach.astro.columbia.edu]; there you can read the schedule, sign up for our public mailing list, and check up on the weather and other links.
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 == Rooftop Variables ==
 A new outreach program entitled Rooftop Variables is set to begin in October 2008.  Spearheaded by Marcel Agueros and funded by a Chandra grant, this program pairs graduate students with motivated high school science teachers from around New York City.  The program provides the teachers with an 8" telescope and a CCD camera for use with their science students with the aim of starting an astronomy club at each respective school.  Furthermore, the grads mentor the teachers in proper use of the equipment and teach them how to make variable star observations (as per [http://www.aavso.org]) so the teachers are actively contributing to the scientific community.  (Variable stars are an area where the amateur community has a huge impact on observing programs).  If you'd like to learn more or potentially volunteer, Rooftop Variables has its own website at: [http://rv.astro.columbia.edu].
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