The objective of the It Takes a Spark STEM Conference was to bring together school students and teachers, facilitating their interaction with industry and academia. At this year’s conference, QUT Astrophysics had the opportunity to showcase two engaging activities, reaching an audience of over 70 teachers and 300 students.
Starry Nights Preserved: A Showcase of Astronomy’s Past Through Glass Plates
This showcase celebrates astronomy’s history through the display of replica glass plates. These plates offer a glimpse into the past, revealing the beauty and mystery of the night sky captured by astronomers of yesteryear. Students were invited to marvel at these treasured artifacts of our cosmic heritage.
An Introduction to Indigenous Astronomy
In this session, students and teachers discovered how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples used observations of the night sky to inform decisions about everyday activities, e.g. food gathering and ceremonies.
