Bringing the Gift of Hope to Ukrainian Kids through Astronomy universetoday storybywill JuliaBrodsky8 BlueMarbleSpace
includes many notable individuals, including former NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff, prominent Ukrainian psychologist Tamara Yatsenko, Northwestern University’s professor of Learning and Cognition Uri Wilensky, AI visionary Joscha Bach, and other esteemed members. As Brodsky related to Universe Today via email, the war touched her family personally. Her husband was born in Ukraine, and she wondered how scientists like herself could provide help where it was needed the most.
“The children continue connecting to the classes from bomb shelters and train stations. They come despite blackouts and air raids. We see that they really need these classes, like a vitamin for growth. And we learn from them, too. We learn how to stay courageous and find opportunities even in the worst situations. For example, during winter blackouts, when entire cities stayed without power, some students noticed the stars were really bright.
“Multidisciplinary classes, such as astrobiology, enable children of various interests to stay engaged and work together on the open questions of space and life that capture the imagination and bring people together. By discussing complex, profound questions of nature, we help children feel like a part of the scientific community, find caring and knowledgeable mentors, and keep wondering and thinking.
Looking to the future, Brodsky and her colleagues foresee applications for this educational model beyond offering training and support to children and families in a time of war. One of the greatest threats posed by Climate Change is the way it could lead to millions of displaced people worldwide. With families forced to become “climate refugees,” education and outreach that are not restricted by borders or distance could become far more commonplace.
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