SPACE CAREERS DAY

ST HENRY’S MARIST COLLEGE

4 DECEMBER 2023

Overview

About Space Careers Day

With our mission of Increasing Student Interest and Engagement in Space Exploration FASESA aims to organize a Space Careers Day at St Henry’s Marist College, in Durban providing students with insights into various careers in the field of space exploration and technology. This event will inspire and educate students about the exciting opportunities available in the aerospace industry and encourage their interest in pursuing careers in space-related fields.

“Space” does not mean one has to be an Astronaut. The impressive development of Space Applications gives immense opportunities to those who study IT, Agronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition, Geography, Medicine, Law, Management, Communications, Electronics, Physics, and so on.

The Space Careers Day will not only broaden the horizons of students but also inspire and unleash the next generation of scientists, engineers, and astronauts. By providing them with firsthand knowledge and interactions with professionals, this event will play a pivotal role in shaping their future careers in the fascinating world of space exploration.

WORLD SPACE WEEK CAPE TOWN

4th  – 6th OCTOBER 2023

About Space Week

World Space Week is an international celebration of space, science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition. Established in 1999 by the United Nations, Space Week is commemorated globally on the 4th – 10th of October every year. This year, Space Week will be celebrated in Zambia with the theme “bringing space into the classroom as a gateway to STEM”. FASESA Zambia will host a Space Week event at the New Government Complex, Lusaka.

Space Week Zambia 2022 is a collaborative effort with stakeholders such as the Zambian Ministries of education, technology and science, the Ministry of Tourism. Other stakeholders include local and international corporate institutions, education institutions, space agencies, global space technology, and exploration industry leaders. Space exploration and the related STEM fields are an ever-expanding learning and career platform that will provide vast socio-economic benefits to Zambia and Africa.

During Space Week, FASESA Zambia will offer educators, administrators, officials, policymakers and students an opportunity to get acquainted with space exploration, space science education, and interaction with the actors involved in these fields.

ASTRONOMY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

FREE STATE NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN

15 MARCH 2023

Overview

About Space Careers Day

The captivating Astronomy Community Engagement event in Bloemfontein, Free State, was thoughtfully orchestrated by FASESA. This unique gathering brought together members of the community, space enthusiasts, and professionals to explore the wonders of space and foster a deeper understanding of the cosmos.

FASESA’s commitment to promoting space education was evident throughout the event. Knowledgeable speakers and experts from FASESA shared their insights into the latest developments in space exploration, sparking curiosity and excitement among attendees. Moreover, FASESA’s dedication to community involvement was highlighted during the stargazing session, where community members had the opportunity to peer through telescopes and connect with the celestial wonders above.

The success of the Astronomy Community Engagement event underscores FASESA’s vital role in bridging the gap between space education and the local community. By organizing such initiatives, FASESA continues to inspire and educate, making significant strides in promoting STEM education and fostering a passion for space exploration among the residents of Bloemfontein and beyond.

STEM ORIENTATION WORKSHOPS

13th -17th March 2023

 

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Our goal is to demonstrate the many careers the space sector offers.
Teachers and students need to know and understand what the space science
sector is and the career opportunities it offers.

“Space” does not mean they have to be an astronaut.

The impressive development of space applications gives immense opportunities
to those who study IT, Agronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition, Geography,
Medicine, Law, Management, Communications, Electronics, Physics, and so on.

SPACE WEEK ZAMBIA

4th  – 10th OCTOBER 2023

 

INTRODUCTION

About Space Week

World Space Week is an international celebration of space, science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition. Established in 1999 by the United Nations, Space Week is commemorated globally on the 4th – 10th of October every year. This year, Space Week will be celebrated in Zambia with the theme “bringing space into the classroom as a gateway to STEM”. FASESA Zambia will host a Space Week event at the New Government Complex, Lusaka.

Space Week Zambia 2022 is a collaborative effort with stakeholders such as the Zambian Ministries of education, technology and science, the Ministry of Tourism. Other stakeholders include local and international corporate institutions, education institutions, space agencies, global space technology, and exploration industry leaders. Space exploration and the related STEM fields are an ever-expanding learning and career platform that will provide vast socio-economic benefits to Zambia and Africa.

During Space Week, FASESA Zambia will offer educators, administrators, officials, policymakers and students an opportunity to get acquainted with space exploration, space science education, and interaction with the actors involved in these fields.

INCREASING STUDENT INTEREST AND ENGAGEMENT IN SPACE EXPLORATION

27th – 29th APRIL 2022

 

Space exploration is an emerging global megatrend and recent developments in space travel may be setting the stage for a striking new era of Space Exploration. As evidenced by the recent leaps and strides in space exploration by the likes of Sir. Richard Branson, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos, space exploration is an expanding vocation that will provide vast socio-economic benefits to a nation.

FASESA understands that cultivating an interest in space exploration begins at a young age. Introducing the vocation to children, and then guiding and equipping them with the resources and skills to explore the subject further, will greatly increase a nation’s ability to produce thought leaders in the field, who will form the basis of future space programs

 

The Conference offers a great opportunity for African teachers, administrators, education officials, and students to get acquainted with Space exploration in the curriculum, and each other. Space education experts sharing new teaching methodologies with African institutions will make a long-lasting connection.

This unique event will serve as a model, transferable to other K-12 institutions and lead to deep space contributions and societal engagement from future space leaders.

This event will bring together teachers, administrators, managers, students, and our space education experts to discuss current challenges and innovative solutions for Increasing Student Interest and Engagement in Space Exploration.

This event will offer teachers a first-hand opportunity to learn about how space exploration in the curriculum is important in early childhood education and beyond.

 

The teachers and students need to know and understand what the Space Science Sector is and the career opportunities it offers. ‘”Space” does not mean they have to be an Astronaut. The impressive development of Space Applications gives immense opportunities to those who study IT, Agronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition, Geography, Medicine, Law, Management, Communications, Electronics, Physics, and so on.

SPACE EXPLORATION & LITERACY IN THE CURRICULUM CONFERENCE

27th – 29th MAY 2022

 

Kids are Interested in Space, according to a Harris Poll survey conducted in the US, UK and China, 86% of children aged 8 to 12 say they are interested in space exploration, and 90% of them want to learn more. Interestingly, 83% of parents (averaged across the three countries) who participated in the survey believe their children are interested in space, yet only 53% of kids say their interest in space is fuelled by their parents, citing teachers (79%) and the internet (71%) as primary learning sources. With the 51st anniversary of the first moon landing on July 2020, many students will be curious about the brave astronauts who visited the moon and more recent space explorations. To help feed the students’ curiosity about space and inspire STEM reading and writing, Space Exploration & Literacy in the Curriculum will be of paramount importance. Students are fascinated by brave space explorers. Becoming an astronaut requires a lot of education, training, and hard work.

 

The exploration of space is among the most fascinating ventures of modern times. It has carried first instruments, then people themselves, beyond Earth’s atmosphere, into a remoteness that until relatively recently was hardly known or understood. Although its borders already have been crossed, space still holds mysteries and, undoubtedly, surprises beyond number. Space Education in the curriculum will allow students to access education, and increases economic prospects, broaden opportunities for social mobility, and contribute to the empowerment of students STEM, and Space Exploration knowledge. This conference will bring together leaders and decision-makers within the Astronomy & STEM community – engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs, educators, agency representatives and policy makers to discuss current challenges and innovative solutions and it will contain opportunities to learn about how space exploration in the curriculum is important in early childhood education.

 

The teachers and students need to know and understand what the Space Science Sector is and the career opportunities it offers. ‘”Space” does not mean they have to be an Astronaut. The impressive development of Space Applications gives immense opportunities to those who study IT, Agronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition, Geography, Medicine, Law, Management, Communications, Electronics, Physics, and so on.