David Yenerall from
the NASA Endeavour
Program assists a
group of enthusiastic
parents building
water rockets at
Claudio Arrau School
in Coquimbo.
The 2012 edition of Viaje al Universo continued expanding in new directions with fresh
partnerships and events, such as an evening at the Cerro Mayu Public Observatory
and the expansion of a partnership with the
local government as well as local schools.
Several Gemini scientists, along with colleagues from other observatories in Chile,
found time to volunteer in the program
and share their passion in local classrooms.
“Each year we discover just how talented
and inspirational our staff can be,” says the
author, Antonieta García, who manages the
program each year from the Gemini Public Information Office in La Serena. “We are
always looking for staff who want to share
their passion and expertise with our local
students and public,” she continued. “And it
doesn’t have to be scientists; anybody can
participate if they have something to share
with learners of all ages.”
Already plans are developing for the 2013 iteration of this popular and high-impact program. For now, enjoy the images here and
consider joining us by contacting Antonieta
García at: [email protected]
Antonieta García is Gemini South’s Outreach and
Media Specialist. She can be reached at:
[email protected]
Students and
teachers from
Colegio San
José in La
Serena didn’t
mind getting
wet on a cold
winter day as
long as they
got to their
turn to launch
their rockets.
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