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SUMMARY:O36 - From Curiosity to the Cosmos: Creating Space for Women and G
 irls in Astronomy
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DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Jastine Michaela Adduru (DOST-PAGASA)\nThe DOST-PAGA
 SA Space Science and Astronomy Section has implemented a series of initiat
 ives aimed at fostering the participation of women and girls in astronomy 
 through inclusive education\, outreach\, and experiential learning. Since 
 2022\, these efforts have evolved from awareness-building activities\, beg
 inning with the webinar Recognizing the Women and Girls in Philippine Astr
 onomy\, to more interactive and community-based programs.\nKey initiatives
  include a hybrid seminar highlighting women in astronomy\, the developmen
 t and rollout of a gender-inclusive Basic Astronomy Flipchart to promote a
 ccessible learning\, Cosmic Encounters with HOPE\, where girls experienced
  astronomy outreach through hands-on roles in planetarium operations and s
 olar observation\, and the Cosmic Discovery Trail\, an intergenerational p
 rogram that engaged mothers and children in astronomy activities.\nThis pr
 esentation highlights how these initiatives have created meaningful opport
 unities for women and girls to explore astronomy\, strengthen science enga
 gement\, and build confidence in STEM. By sharing DOST-PAGASA's experience
 \, the presentation demonstrates how sustained\, inclusive outreach can he
 lp inspire future generations and contribute to greater gender equity in a
 stronomy and science education.\n\nhttps://indico.narit.or.th/event/238/co
 ntributions/866/
LOCATION:Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort Ballroom II
URL:https://indico.narit.or.th/event/238/contributions/866/
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