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.

自从人类诞生以来，人们就一直在仰望天空，星星的故事激发了我们的想象力，激励着地球仪上的人们。纵观历史，天文学也在社区、国家和文化之间架起了桥梁。各种研究项目和教育工作者之间的轶事证据表明，与太空及其重大问题有关的主题仍然有可能吸引跨文化和政治边界的人们。地球与天空的联系一直是科学和文化发展的一个基本要素，对天空的观测有助于定义文化，宗教，农业，精神甚至时间观点，以及建立日历，测量单位，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致力于探索和开发研究和资源，以造福社会。天文学是一门将人们联系在一起的科学。通过科学促进外交的实践，天文学和空间科学有助于通过合作保持国家之间的开放沟通渠道;改善所有人的总体国家安全。此外，天文学通常被称为一门门户科学，激励美国和国外的年轻和多样化的学习者从事科学，技术，工程和数学（STEM）的职业生涯，并可以产生一支具有STEM素养的劳动力，从而改善国家繁荣和福祉。通过研究天文学促进文化、交流、教育和学习的全球网络（ASTRO ACCEL）将建立一个国际网络（NoN），以加速研究、资源开发和资源共享，重点是文化、交流、教育/学习和公众参与天文学。其结果将是一个全球性的NoN，促进我们在这些领域的知识和理解，以实现整个NoN的互利。此外，与美国国家科学基金会的计划，未来的工作在人类技术前沿，包括和不断增长的融合研究，ASTRO ACCEL将建立在现有的网络，以有效地找到创造性的解决方案，以复杂的问题，并将连接全球社区的研究人员和从业人员，以加速研究，改善实践，并进一步社会经济发展，因此，确定新的融合研究领域，并增加世界各地的儿童数量，为他们提供从事STEM职业所需的资源和科学资本。ASTRO ACCEL将使用结构折叠和多模式方法，将来自世界各地的利益相关者聚集在一起，资金和确定必要的网络基础设施，以支持个人和机构的国际NoN，加速天文学教育，参与，文化和通信等关键领域的研究，并加速这些关键领域的研究实践过程。在实现其目标，ASTRO ACCEL最初汇集了十个完善的美国和国际网络，重点研究和资源共享在三个广泛的领域，包括a）正式的天文学教育，B）非正式的天文学教育和天文学通信，以及c）利用天文学促进经济和社会发展。在整个三年项目期间，将有更多的组织和网络加入这一努力。到项目结束时，预计将有来自地球仪的约20个网络和300多名个人通过ASTRO ACCEL积极参与。还将进行NoN开发和可持续实践的研究。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创建可持续和强大的NoN所需的最佳实践。从调查和访谈中获得的数据将有助于项目领导层逐步实施有利于网络和个人长期参与的做法和结构。研究结果和最佳实践将通过出版物和专业会议演示与更广泛的STEM企业分享。该奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的知识价值和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。