AccelNet-Implementation: The Global Network for Accelerating Synergies Through Research On Astronomy Culture, Communication, Education and Learning (ASTRO ACCEL)

AccelNet-实施：通过天文学文化、传播、教育和学习研究加速协同作用的全球网络 (ASTRO ACCEL)

• 批准号: 2301922
• 负责人: Adam Cohen
• 金额: $ 159.02万
• 依托单位: Associated Universities, Inc.
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2023
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2023-06-01 至 2026-05-31
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2301922&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: AccelNet; Implementation; Global; Network; Accelerating

Since the dawn of our existence, people have gazed at the heavens and the stories of the stars have captured our imagination and inspired humans across the globe. Throughout history astronomy has also bridged communities, countries, and cultures. Various research projects, and anecdotal evidence among educators have shown that topics related to space and its big questions still have the potential to engage people across cultural and political borders. The Earth-sky connection has been a fundamental element in the development of both science and culture, and observations of the sky have helped to define culture, religion, agriculture, spiritual and even temporal points of view, as well as establish calendars, units of measure, travel time, orientation, among many other elements of modern life. Today, astronomy remains an important part of our societal fabric. Numerous organizations and networks around the world work to explore and develop research and resources for the benefit of society. Astronomy is a connecting science that brings people together. Through the practice of science for diplomacy, astronomy and space sciences help to maintain open lines of communication between nations through collaboration; improving overall national security for all. In addition, astronomy is often referred to as a gateway science that inspires young and diverse learners here in the U.S. and abroad to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and can result a STEM-literate workforce that improves national prosperity and well-being. The Global Network for Accelerating Synergies Through Research on Astronomy in Culture, Communication, Education and Learning (ASTRO ACCEL) will build an international network of networks (NoN) to accelerate research, resource development, and resource sharing focused on culture, communications, education/learning, and public engagement in astronomy. The result will be a global NoN that advances our knowledge and understanding in these areas for mutual benefit across the NoN. Further, in alignment with the NSF’s programs, Future of Work at the Human-Technology Frontier, INCLUDES and Growing Convergence Research, ASTRO ACCEL will build upon existing networks to efficiently find creative solutions to complicated problems, and will bridge global communities of researchers and practitioners to accelerate research, improve practice, and further socioeconomic development, thus identifying new areas for convergence research and increasing the number of children worldwide with the resources and science capital required to pursue a career in STEM.ASTRO ACCEL will use a structural folding and multimodal approach to bring together stakeholders from around the world to build the human capital and identify the cyber infrastructure necessary to support an international NoN of individuals and institutions, accelerate research in the key areas of astronomy education, engagement, culture, and communication, and accelerate the process of research-to-practice in these key areas. In accomplishing its goals, ASTRO ACCEL initially brings together ten well-established U.S. and international networks to focus research and resource sharing in three broad areas including a) formal astronomy education, b) informal astronomy education and astronomy communication, and c) use of astronomy for economic and social development. Throughout the three-year project additional organizations and networks will join the effort. By project end, it is anticipated that approximately 20 networks from across the globe and 300+ individuals will be actively engaged through ASTRO ACCEL.Research on NoN development and sustainable practices will also take place. ASTRO-ACCEL will include a variety of in-person and virtual meetings, as well as other activities. Through a series of surveys and focus group interviews, ASTRO-ACCEL will explore participant experiences and best practices necessary in the creation of sustainable and robust NoNs. Data from the surveys and interviews will help project leadership evolve the implementation of practices and structures that facilitate long-term engagement of networks as well as individuals. Findings and best practices will be shared with the broader STEM enterprise through publications and professional conference presentations.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

自从我们生存的曙光以来，人们一直盯着天堂，而星空的故事吸引了我们的想象力，并激发了全球的人类。通过历史，天文学也弥合了社区，国家和文化。教育工作者之间的各种研究项目以及轶事证据表明，与太空及其大问题有关的主题仍然有可能使人们参与文化和政治边界。地球上的联系一直是科学和文化发展的基本要素，对天空的观察有助于定义文化，宗教，农业，精神，精神，甚至临时的观点，以及既定的日历，测量，旅行时间的单位，旅行时间，方向以及现代生活的许多其他要素。今天，天文学仍然是我们社会结构的重要组成部分。世界各地的许多组织和网络都在努力探索和开发研究和资源，以实现社会的利益。天文学是将人们聚集在一起的连接科学。通过科学实践，天文学和太空科学有助于通过合作维持国家之间的沟通方式；改善所有人的总体国家安全。此外，天文学通常被称为门户科学，它激发了美国和国外的年轻学习者，从事科学，技术，工程和数学（STEM）的职业，并可能导致一支茎列表的劳动力，从而改善了国家的繁荣和福祉。通过对文化，沟通，教育和学习的天文学研究加速协同作用的全球网络（Astro Accel）将建立一个国际网络（NON）网络，以加速研究，资源开发和资源共享，集中于文化，交流，教育/学习和公众参与天文学。结果将是一个全球非全球，在这些领域中促进了我们在这些领域的知识和理解，以使整个非整个非整个人相互利益。此外，在与NSF的计划（人类技术领域的工作未来）的一致性，包括和不断增长的研究，Astro Accel将建立在现有网络的基础上，以有效地找到复杂问题的创造性解决方案，并将弥合研究人员和实践者的全球社区，以弥合加速研究，改​​善实践，进一步的社会经济发展，从而融合了一流的研究，从而促进了一流的资源，并成长的资本研究了数量的数量，该领域的数量是数量的数量，这些领域的数量是数量的发展。 Astro Accel的职业将使用结构性折叠和多模式方法，将来自世界各地的利益相关者聚集在一起，以建立人力资本，并确定支持国际非个人和机构所必需的网络基础设施，并加速了在天文学教育，参与，互动，文化以及沟通，以及加速这些研究的研究中，加速了研究这些关键领域的研究。为了实现其目标，Astro最初汇集了十个良好的美国和国际网络，以将研究和资源共享集中在三个广泛领域，包括a）正规天文学教育，b）非正式的天文学教育和天文学交流，c）将天文学用于经济和社会发展。通过为期三年的项目，其他组织和网络将加入这一努力。到项目端，预计将通过Astro Accel积极参与来自全球的大约20个网络。研究非发展和可持续实践也将进行。 Astro-Accel将包括各种面对面和虚拟会议以及其他活动。通过一系列的调查和焦点小组访谈，Astro-Accel将探索参与者的经验和最佳实践，以创建可持续和健壮的非人物。调查和访谈的数据将有助于项目领导力发展实施实践和结构，以促进网络和个人的长期参与。调查结果和最佳实践将通过出版物和专业会议演讲与更广泛的STEM企业共享。该奖项反映了NSF的法定任务，并使用基金会的知识分子优点和更广泛的影响评估标准，认为通过评估来获得珍贵的支持。