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UNESCO, Earth Sciences
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UNESCO, Earth Sciences
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UNESCO and the International Year of Astronomy
(IYA)
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The International Year of Astronomy (IYA 2009) will be a global
celebration of astronomy and its contributions to society and culture.
It aims to stimulate worldwide interest in astronomy and science
with emphasis on education, public engagement and involvement of
young people, with events at national, regional, and global levels
throughout the year under the central theme: The Universe, Yours
to Discover.
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Furthermore, the IYA aims at:
- Highlighting global cooperation for peaceful purposes in the
search for our cosmic origins and the common heritage which connects
all citizens of planet Earth.
- Promoting widespread access to the universal knowledge of fundamental
science through the excitement of astronomy and sky-observation
as well as conveying the merits of scientific method and critical
thinking to larger audience.
- Empowering astronomical communities in developing countries
through the initiation and stimulation of international collaborations.
- Supporting and improving formal and informal science education
with emphasis on the links between science education and science
careers and thus increasing student enrolment in the fields of
science and technology.
- Balancing the gender and minorities representation of professionals
in scientific and engineering careers.
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