Planet formation and the search for life [Astro et al Ep.9]

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How to engage better with the public? Can astronomy be used as a tool for education? In this conversation with Pedro Russo, we talked about the importance of science communication, his story as the coordinator for the International year of astronomy, IYA2009, his work in the Universe Awareness program, science communications as a research field, how to work with celebrities to communicate astronomy, what is the International Astronomical Union, and of course, so much more.
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During the conversation
- CAP Journal
- Universe Awareness
- 1 minute of astronomy
- Space Scoop website
- Follow Pedro on Twitter @pruss
- Follow Pedro on Instagram
- Pedro’s website
Resources
- Contact, by Carl Sagan [The Book]
- Contact the movie
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