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The Hands-on Universe. Innovative ways of using your senses to make sense of the Universe

动手的宇宙。

基本信息

批准号：
ST/L000865/1
负责人：
Roberto Trotta
金额：
$ 10.85万
依托单位：
Imperial College London
依托单位国家：
英国
项目类别：
Fellowship
财政年份：
2013
资助国家：
英国
起止时间：
2013 至无数据
项目状态：
已结题

来源：
https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ST%2FL000865%2F1
关键词：
Hands Universe.Innovative ways using

项目摘要

Cosmology and astrophysics address some of the most fundamental and universally fascinating questions in the whole of science: Where did the Universe come from? What is it made of? What will its ultimate fate be? The public at large are actively engaging with these questions, driven by the curiosity of discovery, and the fascination for the intellectual adventures that our discipline entails. As scientists, we are fortunate to be able to tap into such enthusiasm. Astrophysics provides us with an exciting, engaging way to talk about science -- and in particular STFC science -- and its importance for society. Interest for astronomy and astrophysics is also one of the most-often cited reasons by students taking up Physics at undergraduate level. The study of the Universe is inspiring, humbling and in short one of the greatest scientific challenges of humankind. But by its nature the cosmos is also far removed from our everyday experience. This is part of its mystery and fascination, but it can also become a hurdle when trying to engage the public in a genuine, two-way dialogue. The aim of this fellowship is to create and deliver innovative methods of transcending the old model of top-down communication of science. Better awareness, more genuine engagement and reaching out to a much wider and diverse cross-section of society will be the resulting benefits. "The Hands-on Universe" will link the big questions in cosmology and astrophysics with everyday experiences, metaphorically, conceptually, artistically and emotionally. What is the Universe made of? How did it begin? How will it end? What is the nature of reality? How does science work? I will create immersive, participative experiences revolving around those and other questions, leading to a more participatory engagement by a larger audience. This will help promoting the case for STFC science and its usefulness for society, especially at times of financial hardships. The fellowship will comprise the following activities: Hands-on activities: Public events focusing on schools with pupils in the age range 11-16, in particular from disadvantaged backgrounds and minority groups, science museums and festivals, aimed at using especially developed hands-on activities to illustrate ideas in modern astrophysics and cosmology in a fun and interactive way. Collaborations with artists and musicians: A series of public and web-based dialogic encounters with artists and designers, aimed at exploring the theme of invisibility in cosmology, the perception and description of reality in science and in the arts and the wider significance of research in astrophysics for society. Collaborative work for the production of large-scale installations in high-profile public venues will be pursued. A series of especially-designed interactive lectures, in collaboration with musicians (including amateurs), exploring links and metaphors between cosmology and music. Comprehensive online presence: A website with pedagogical material explaining in more details concepts touched on during the live events; video diaries of the events themselves; and online-only content designed to take advantage of the web (social networks, blogs) to create an online community of followers and thus increase impact.

宇宙学和天体物理学解决了整个科学中一些最基本和普遍令人着迷的问题：宇宙从哪里来？它是由什么制成的？它的最终命运又会如何呢？在探索的好奇心和对我们学科所需要的智力冒险的迷恋的推动下，广大公众正在积极参与这些问题。作为科学家，我们很幸运能够发挥这种热情。天体物理学为我们提供了一种令人兴奋、引人入胜的方式来谈论科学——特别是 STFC 科学——及其对社会的重要性。对天文学和天体物理学的兴趣也是本科阶段学习物理学的学生最常引用的原因之一。对宇宙的研究是鼓舞人心的、令人谦卑的，简而言之，这是人类最大的科学挑战之一。但就其本质而言，宇宙也与我们的日常经验相距甚远。这是其神秘和魅力的一部分，但在试图让公众进行真正的双向对话时，它也可能成为一个障碍。该奖学金的目的是创造和提供超越自上而下的科学传播旧模式的创新方法。由此带来的好处将是更好的认识、更真诚的参与以及接触更广泛和多样化的社会阶层。 “动手宇宙”将从隐喻、概念、艺术和情感上将宇宙学和天体物理学中的重大问题与日常经验联系起来。宇宙是由什么构成的？事情是怎么开始的？结局会如何呢？现实的本质是什么？科学如何运作？我将围绕这些问题和其他问题创造身临其境的参与式体验，从而吸引更多观众的参与。这将有助于宣传 STFC 科学及其对社会的实用性，特别是在经济困难时期。该奖学金将包括以下活动：实践活动：针对 11 至 16 岁学生（特别是来自弱势群体和少数群体的学生）的公共活动、科学博物馆和节日，旨在利用专门开发的实践活动，以有趣和互动的方式阐释现代天体物理学和宇宙学的思想。与艺术家和音乐家的合作：与艺术家和设计师进行一系列公共和网络对话，旨在探索宇宙学中的隐形主题、科学和艺术中对现实的感知和描述以及天体物理学研究对社会的更广泛意义。将开展在知名公共场所制作大型装置的合作工作。与音乐家（包括业余爱好者）合作的一系列专门设计的互动讲座，探索宇宙学和音乐之间的联系和隐喻。全面的在线展示：一个包含教学材料的网站，更详细地解释了现场活动中涉及的概念；事件本身的视频日记；仅限在线内容，旨在利用网络（社交网络、博客）创建关注者在线社区，从而提高影响力。