Conveners
Outreach in Solar Physics: Outreach in Solar Physics
- Helen Mason (University of Cambridge)
- Hugh Hudson (UC Berkeley / U of Glasgow)
Description
A huge number of solar outreach and educational activities are carried out across Europe (for example linked to European projects such as EST and ESA’s Solar Orbiter) and beyond. Some of these projects are linked to the Arts, visual art (such as STFC’s SunSpaceArt) and music. This session is aimed at both informing the solar physics community about this work, sharing ideas and resources, and encouraging young solar researchers to engage with and develop outreach activities.
It is paramount that we share our knowledge and research about the Sun, solar wind, space weather and the heliosphere with the public, politicians, and the next generation (students and school children). The press and social media are, for example, a great way to reach the public. This is very timely with the Sun approaching solar maximum, large sunspot groups, solar flares and extensive auroral displays. Sharing our ideas and resources will enable us to reach further and have more impact.
This lunchtime session will comprise a few short introductory talks (5-10mins each) and a panel discussion. Please join us.
Please find the detailed program here:
https://indico.ict.inaf.it/event/2971/timetable/#20240912
