The James Webb Space Telescope: Immersive engagement for all in Planetarium domes
Lead Research Organisation:
Centre for Life
Department Name: Education and Outreach
Abstract
The British Association of Planetaria is a network of planetarium professionals who play a significant, high-impact role in the education, public engagement and communication of space sciences within the UK.
Between the fixed planetarium facilities at science centres and observatories and the smaller, mobile, travelling domes, there are very few areas of the UK that are not reached by our members. Large planetaria are mainly based in cities and have a spreading catchment, the mobile domes reach out into rural schools and travel to under-served communities.
The total reach of UK Planetarium domes is over 1.5 million children and adults every year. 750,000 of these visitors have a presenter-led planetarium experience.
This project aims to inspire and involve these planetarium audiences with the fantastic stories, science, engineering and people behind the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). It will produce exceptional and unique graphical content that can be projected across the 180 degree surface of the dome to create a fully immersive and captivating experience of the JWST inside the planetarium dome. We aim to raise awareness, excitement and pride for the UK involvement in the JWST mission, share the breath-taking science, technology and engineering and celebrate the diverse team that makes this mission unique.
Over 150,000 children and adults will experience planetarium shows that include this content, which will be used far beyond the project period to support ongoing public engagement with the JWST mission.
In addition, a key objective of this project is to ensure that this UK science is shared with all: all ages, genders, abilities, beliefs and backgrounds. Care and consideration will be taken to ensure that the design, development and delivery of the planetarium content has diversity and social inclusion embedded, in order to support all audiences. We hope that all will be inspired, engaged and be able to identify with the stories, science and people celebrated in this project. To support this aim, mobile planetarium visits will be available for a limited time at a subsidised cost for schools in areas high on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (or UK national equivalent).
Through bespoke, eye-catching graphics and resources with diversity designed in, through to a national event for planetarium professionals which showcases STFC scientists and highlights inclusive methods of communication and professionalisation of the UK planetarium network, this project will be a step-change in the way in which the British Association of Planetaria lead their members in reaching new audiences and disseminating STFC science and technology.
Between the fixed planetarium facilities at science centres and observatories and the smaller, mobile, travelling domes, there are very few areas of the UK that are not reached by our members. Large planetaria are mainly based in cities and have a spreading catchment, the mobile domes reach out into rural schools and travel to under-served communities.
The total reach of UK Planetarium domes is over 1.5 million children and adults every year. 750,000 of these visitors have a presenter-led planetarium experience.
This project aims to inspire and involve these planetarium audiences with the fantastic stories, science, engineering and people behind the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). It will produce exceptional and unique graphical content that can be projected across the 180 degree surface of the dome to create a fully immersive and captivating experience of the JWST inside the planetarium dome. We aim to raise awareness, excitement and pride for the UK involvement in the JWST mission, share the breath-taking science, technology and engineering and celebrate the diverse team that makes this mission unique.
Over 150,000 children and adults will experience planetarium shows that include this content, which will be used far beyond the project period to support ongoing public engagement with the JWST mission.
In addition, a key objective of this project is to ensure that this UK science is shared with all: all ages, genders, abilities, beliefs and backgrounds. Care and consideration will be taken to ensure that the design, development and delivery of the planetarium content has diversity and social inclusion embedded, in order to support all audiences. We hope that all will be inspired, engaged and be able to identify with the stories, science and people celebrated in this project. To support this aim, mobile planetarium visits will be available for a limited time at a subsidised cost for schools in areas high on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (or UK national equivalent).
Through bespoke, eye-catching graphics and resources with diversity designed in, through to a national event for planetarium professionals which showcases STFC scientists and highlights inclusive methods of communication and professionalisation of the UK planetarium network, this project will be a step-change in the way in which the British Association of Planetaria lead their members in reaching new audiences and disseminating STFC science and technology.
Organisations
- Centre for Life (Lead Research Organisation)
- Royal Astronomical Society (Collaboration)
- Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh (Collaboration)
- We The Curious (Collaboration)
- Cosmos Planetarium (Collaboration)
- Aberdeen Science Centre (Collaboration)
- Centre for Life (Collaboration)
- Glasgow Science Centre (Collaboration)
- Association for Science and Discovery Centres (Collaboration)
- Federation of Astronomical Societies (Collaboration)
- UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER (Collaboration)
- Weston College (Collaboration)
- National Space Centre (Collaboration)
- Armagh Observatory (Collaboration)
- National STEM Learning Centre (Collaboration)
- IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON (Collaboration)
- Thinktank (Collaboration)
- University of Sussex (Collaboration)
- University of the West of England (Collaboration)
- Explorer Dome (Collaboration)
- British Astronomical Association (Collaboration)
- Royal Observatory Greenwich (Collaboration)
- Observatory Science Centre (Collaboration)
- UK Astronomy Technology Centre (ATC) (Collaboration)
- South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre (Collaboration)
- We The Curious Limited (Project Partner)
People |
ORCID iD |
| Toni Hamill (Principal Investigator) |
| Title | Fulldome Planetarium Resources |
| Description | Available across the broad range of format and resolutions required for small, large, fixed and mobile planetarium domes, the project has created 9 minutes of full dome animated content + a further 3 minutes of fulldome creative content using real data and astronomical images to showcase the science of the Webb Telescope. All are free for project participants to download and use without restriction. These resources are also available in rectilinear 16:9 format, though not designed for use in this medium. |
| Type Of Art | Film/Video/Animation |
| Year Produced | 2019 |
| Impact | Resources have been shared with 30 planetarium domes across the UK and academics and industry professionals working in JWST areas of science and engineering. They have already been enjoyed by hundred of planetarium dome visitors. |
| Description | The most significant achievements, linked with the project objectives were as follows: 1. To bring together the British Association of Planetaria (BAP) membership, to build capacity within the network. A key aim for the Masterclass was around supporting the development of planetarium staff, particularly presenters. Previous programmes had highlighted the need to empower planetarium professionals and support them to feel involved and motivated to utilise resources and activities provided. The external evaluation from the Masterclass event demonstrated that 'Universal Space' supported BAP members to feel valued and provided them with an excellent CPD event, alongside opportunities for connection that built excellence in the planetarium presentation and science communication field. Using quantitative and qualitative data collected just before and after the event, focus groups and interview data nearly two years after the original training, we showed that the project had been successful in meeting these aims. The impact on practice has been a lasting one, with the Masterclass standing out in participants' minds long after the event. 1. To celebrate STFC science, technology, engineering and people by utilising the unique immersive dome environment to showcase the James Webb Space Telescope. 'Universal Space' created excellent, high-quality resources that supported planetarium professionals in their presentations. Working closely with the STFC Webb public engagement team at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre throughout, 'Universal Space' incorporated the experiences of the scientists and engineers: in particular through the role they played as part of the Masterclass and how their stories were reflected as assets in the clips that were made available for use. In addition, STFC scientists, engineers and researchers were involved in development stages and, in some cases, as deliverers of the content, invited to 'meet-the-Webb-scientist' events showcasing the resources. These graphics are valued, still available and still used in planetarium experiences in 2024, demonstrating exceptional legacy and ongoing impact with audiences far beyond the project period end. 2. Greater diversity and inclusion of audiences. 'Universal Space' mobilised and engaged the mobile planetarium network as a specific aim in order to reach underserved audiences who may not consider coming to larger observatories or city science centres. By raising awareness of audience data for individual catchment areas - around fixed planetaria and for mobile dome catchments, we achieved greater social inclusion in target areas of high deprivation as measured by the Indices of Multiple Deprivation. Improved awareness and understanding in inclusive science communication lead to positive attitude change and embedded changes in practice. A target audience for all delivery partners, but particularly relevant for mobile planetarium domes, were areas of geographic isolation. Raising awareness and championing equity and inclusion was a key aspect of the programme. A considered evaluation strategy informed by best practice supported practitioners to capture evidence of impact. This was a key part of this process. The project director Shaaron Leverment was awarded by BAP with a lifetime achievement award for supporting the network through Covid-19 and raising awareness and professionality in the sector. Despite not reaching the target in numbers, a great deal was achieved and the legacy of this project is that the resources developed are still utilised across the UK, not only in planetarium domes and science and discovery centres, but by outreach organisations, university departments and astronomy societies. There is also a deep-seated change in practice and interest within the sector to utilise their unique resources and expertise to make a difference to children and young people who find STEM inaccessible. |
| Exploitation Route | We hope that 'Universal Space' can continue to support the planetarium community for future subject areas (e.g. ongoing data from Webb, Dark Matter and wider discoveries relating to astronomy and astrophysics). In addition, we hope the great success and learning from the training approach involved in the 'Universal Space' Masterclass event can be repeated in the future, working with STFC scientists, researchers and engineers on wider topics for the mutual exchange of knowledge and best practice in the communication and engagement of schools and the public with STFC science. |
| Sectors | Education |
| Description | 'Universal Space' did not have a focus on economic impact, although we would hope that a longer-term impact from our engagement, particularly those experiencing multiple engagements through the many offers of the Webb campaign, would be to support aspirations and open up new ideas and opportunities for future engagement or even a future career in STEM or astronomy for individuals who previously may not have considered that this science was 'for them'. The impact of our engagement with the target audiences of children and young people from areas of socio-economic deprivation and/or geographically remote areas was successful. Out of 944 distinct English postcodes of school visits in 2016, prior to this programme, only 167 (17.7%) were from the 20% most deprived areas. Just before the first COVID-19 lockdown, when we analysed data from 'Universal Space' on 1st March 2020 (the first year of 'Universal Space') out of 27,842 participants and 296 distinct postcodes for events, 27.3% were from the 20% most deprived areas of the UK. This demonstrated how through simple awareness-raising of inequity, and providing support for planetaria to focus efforts and marketing towards the target audiences, we were able to create a powerful shift in the demographic reached across the sector. In addition, the reach into rural and remote regions of the UK was an impressive finding of the data. The STFC Webb Campaign lead Dr Olivia Johnson articulated the contribution of our sector within the wider landscape of Webb engagement in this excellent lightning talk at the ASDC 2022 conference (timestamp 3:30 onwards): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8KVRSM9COo 'Universal Space' contributed to 30% of the total engagement of the national Webb campaign. The maps of engagement shared illustrate our impressive geographic spread compared to other informal education projects taking part. 'Universal Space' improved the reputation of the British Association of Planetaria as a strong, professional network at the national and international level. Lasting partnerships built between BAP and other national organisations and networks have increased the networking and support within the community, strengthened channels of communication, collaboration and ability to share best practice between planetarium professionals and organisations. The external evaluation from the Masterclass investigated increased professionalism within BAP and demonstrated that the learning from the training events embedded within our network organisations and supported long-term changes in practice for planetarium professionals. The inputs of this project, beyond the project team and wider planetarium community instrumental in development and delivery, included the content developers (NSC Creative), input from similar projects and programmes (such as ESERO, Astroboost, ASDC), inclusion specialists (including a youth worker, SEND specialist college and gender specialist) alongside focus groups with audiences during development of content. A range of STFC scientists, engineers and researchers from the Webb community and input from the STFC Campaign Lead for Public Engagement with the Webb Telescope contributed to the success of the programme objectives. All the resources produced from 'Universal Space' and collated, relevant resources from sister projects and networks were made available to all partners. Bringing scientists, engineers and professional communicators together as much as possible in this programme worked extremely well for shared learning. Improved skills, knowledge and confidence of planetarium professionals in the science, technology an engineering of the Webb Telescope, supported their ability to relate the subject matter to specific audiences. We also expect STFC Scientists, Engineers and researchers can feel more empowered to take part and become more active positive and motivational role models for young people and the public. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2019 |
| Sector | Education |
| Impact Types | Societal |
| Description | Collaborations During National Astronomy Week 2020 |
| Organisation | Association for Science and Discovery Centres |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | Co-developing and delivering an online series of talks and workshops for schools and the public during November 2020 reaching 2387 children and adults during the week of delivery (many more due to legacy of youtube content) |
| Collaborator Contribution | Co-developing a series of talks, themed around 'Encounter Mars' but featuring wider celebration of space science and astronomy, including STFC researchers and industry professionals. |
| Impact | https://www.youtube.com/nationalastronomyweek |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Collaborations During National Astronomy Week 2020 |
| Organisation | British Astronomical Association |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | Co-developing and delivering an online series of talks and workshops for schools and the public during November 2020 reaching 2387 children and adults during the week of delivery (many more due to legacy of youtube content) |
| Collaborator Contribution | Co-developing a series of talks, themed around 'Encounter Mars' but featuring wider celebration of space science and astronomy, including STFC researchers and industry professionals. |
| Impact | https://www.youtube.com/nationalastronomyweek |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Collaborations During National Astronomy Week 2020 |
| Organisation | Federation of Astronomical Societies |
| Sector | Learned Society |
| PI Contribution | Co-developing and delivering an online series of talks and workshops for schools and the public during November 2020 reaching 2387 children and adults during the week of delivery (many more due to legacy of youtube content) |
| Collaborator Contribution | Co-developing a series of talks, themed around 'Encounter Mars' but featuring wider celebration of space science and astronomy, including STFC researchers and industry professionals. |
| Impact | https://www.youtube.com/nationalastronomyweek |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Collaborations During National Astronomy Week 2020 |
| Organisation | Royal Astronomical Society |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Co-developing and delivering an online series of talks and workshops for schools and the public during November 2020 reaching 2387 children and adults during the week of delivery (many more due to legacy of youtube content) |
| Collaborator Contribution | Co-developing a series of talks, themed around 'Encounter Mars' but featuring wider celebration of space science and astronomy, including STFC researchers and industry professionals. |
| Impact | https://www.youtube.com/nationalastronomyweek |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Collaborations During National Astronomy Week 2020 |
| Organisation | South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Co-developing and delivering an online series of talks and workshops for schools and the public during November 2020 reaching 2387 children and adults during the week of delivery (many more due to legacy of youtube content) |
| Collaborator Contribution | Co-developing a series of talks, themed around 'Encounter Mars' but featuring wider celebration of space science and astronomy, including STFC researchers and industry professionals. |
| Impact | https://www.youtube.com/nationalastronomyweek |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Graphical Content Development |
| Organisation | National Space Centre |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | We have provided content providers with strong briefs , materials and researched areas of Webb Telescope Science to produce the planetarium graphics for the community |
| Collaborator Contribution | NSC Creative (part of the National Space Centre) are the designers and developers of the animated graphical content The Royal Observatory Greenwich will be providing their expertise in producing a suite of real data / real image content to enhance the animated content from NSC Creative and provide real IR images to support the narrative for planetarium presenters. |
| Impact | Stunning graphical content developed for planetarium domes which is sought-after, bespoke and of highest quality and resolution. All clips are freely available to download from a shared google drive. |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Graphical Content Development |
| Organisation | Royal Observatory Greenwich |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | We have provided content providers with strong briefs , materials and researched areas of Webb Telescope Science to produce the planetarium graphics for the community |
| Collaborator Contribution | NSC Creative (part of the National Space Centre) are the designers and developers of the animated graphical content The Royal Observatory Greenwich will be providing their expertise in producing a suite of real data / real image content to enhance the animated content from NSC Creative and provide real IR images to support the narrative for planetarium presenters. |
| Impact | Stunning graphical content developed for planetarium domes which is sought-after, bespoke and of highest quality and resolution. All clips are freely available to download from a shared google drive. |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Planetarium Development Partners (Research, Content, Promotion, Evaluation) |
| Organisation | Centre for Life |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | In Year 1, this team of planetarium professionals we brought together as the programme development team. Through continuous connection, this team supported the development of graphical and written resources that have been co-created with the planetarium community to ensure they are both useful and used by the community. In Year 2, individuals within the development continue to pilot and inform the ongoing evaluation of the programme. Ondata Research bringing together the interim evaluation report of the impact of developed resources and training events on planetarium professionals |
| Collaborator Contribution | This group of consultants have framed the direction of the graphical resources which then was co-assessed and advised on by STFC scientists and inclusion specialists. Members of this group have also been involved with the brand assets and promotion of the programme within the planetarium community and will also be involved in the planetarium training event and piloting the resources and the evaluation techniques for this programme. |
| Impact | This group will contribute to the following outputs: 1. High quality, inspirational and bespoke immersive graphics that create an exciting and captivating experience of the James Webb Space Telescope inside planetarium domes (completed) 2. Excellent, planetarium-relevant written resources to support and improve the knowledge and confidence of planetarium presenters and signpost audiences to link with other James Webb Space Telescope resources, events and projects (continually updated) 3. A CPD training event for planetarium professionals which brings together STFC scientists and researchers, inclusion specialists and planetarium presenters to utilise both the USP of the planetarium dome and the skills of planetarium presenters to the very best of their ability (May 2019) |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Planetarium Development Partners (Research, Content, Promotion, Evaluation) |
| Organisation | Cosmos Planetarium |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | In Year 1, this team of planetarium professionals we brought together as the programme development team. Through continuous connection, this team supported the development of graphical and written resources that have been co-created with the planetarium community to ensure they are both useful and used by the community. In Year 2, individuals within the development continue to pilot and inform the ongoing evaluation of the programme. Ondata Research bringing together the interim evaluation report of the impact of developed resources and training events on planetarium professionals |
| Collaborator Contribution | This group of consultants have framed the direction of the graphical resources which then was co-assessed and advised on by STFC scientists and inclusion specialists. Members of this group have also been involved with the brand assets and promotion of the programme within the planetarium community and will also be involved in the planetarium training event and piloting the resources and the evaluation techniques for this programme. |
| Impact | This group will contribute to the following outputs: 1. High quality, inspirational and bespoke immersive graphics that create an exciting and captivating experience of the James Webb Space Telescope inside planetarium domes (completed) 2. Excellent, planetarium-relevant written resources to support and improve the knowledge and confidence of planetarium presenters and signpost audiences to link with other James Webb Space Telescope resources, events and projects (continually updated) 3. A CPD training event for planetarium professionals which brings together STFC scientists and researchers, inclusion specialists and planetarium presenters to utilise both the USP of the planetarium dome and the skills of planetarium presenters to the very best of their ability (May 2019) |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Planetarium Development Partners (Research, Content, Promotion, Evaluation) |
| Organisation | Explorer Dome |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | In Year 1, this team of planetarium professionals we brought together as the programme development team. Through continuous connection, this team supported the development of graphical and written resources that have been co-created with the planetarium community to ensure they are both useful and used by the community. In Year 2, individuals within the development continue to pilot and inform the ongoing evaluation of the programme. Ondata Research bringing together the interim evaluation report of the impact of developed resources and training events on planetarium professionals |
| Collaborator Contribution | This group of consultants have framed the direction of the graphical resources which then was co-assessed and advised on by STFC scientists and inclusion specialists. Members of this group have also been involved with the brand assets and promotion of the programme within the planetarium community and will also be involved in the planetarium training event and piloting the resources and the evaluation techniques for this programme. |
| Impact | This group will contribute to the following outputs: 1. High quality, inspirational and bespoke immersive graphics that create an exciting and captivating experience of the James Webb Space Telescope inside planetarium domes (completed) 2. Excellent, planetarium-relevant written resources to support and improve the knowledge and confidence of planetarium presenters and signpost audiences to link with other James Webb Space Telescope resources, events and projects (continually updated) 3. A CPD training event for planetarium professionals which brings together STFC scientists and researchers, inclusion specialists and planetarium presenters to utilise both the USP of the planetarium dome and the skills of planetarium presenters to the very best of their ability (May 2019) |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Planetarium Development Partners (Research, Content, Promotion, Evaluation) |
| Organisation | National Space Centre |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | In Year 1, this team of planetarium professionals we brought together as the programme development team. Through continuous connection, this team supported the development of graphical and written resources that have been co-created with the planetarium community to ensure they are both useful and used by the community. In Year 2, individuals within the development continue to pilot and inform the ongoing evaluation of the programme. Ondata Research bringing together the interim evaluation report of the impact of developed resources and training events on planetarium professionals |
| Collaborator Contribution | This group of consultants have framed the direction of the graphical resources which then was co-assessed and advised on by STFC scientists and inclusion specialists. Members of this group have also been involved with the brand assets and promotion of the programme within the planetarium community and will also be involved in the planetarium training event and piloting the resources and the evaluation techniques for this programme. |
| Impact | This group will contribute to the following outputs: 1. High quality, inspirational and bespoke immersive graphics that create an exciting and captivating experience of the James Webb Space Telescope inside planetarium domes (completed) 2. Excellent, planetarium-relevant written resources to support and improve the knowledge and confidence of planetarium presenters and signpost audiences to link with other James Webb Space Telescope resources, events and projects (continually updated) 3. A CPD training event for planetarium professionals which brings together STFC scientists and researchers, inclusion specialists and planetarium presenters to utilise both the USP of the planetarium dome and the skills of planetarium presenters to the very best of their ability (May 2019) |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Planetarium Development Partners (Research, Content, Promotion, Evaluation) |
| Organisation | We The Curious |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | In Year 1, this team of planetarium professionals we brought together as the programme development team. Through continuous connection, this team supported the development of graphical and written resources that have been co-created with the planetarium community to ensure they are both useful and used by the community. In Year 2, individuals within the development continue to pilot and inform the ongoing evaluation of the programme. Ondata Research bringing together the interim evaluation report of the impact of developed resources and training events on planetarium professionals |
| Collaborator Contribution | This group of consultants have framed the direction of the graphical resources which then was co-assessed and advised on by STFC scientists and inclusion specialists. Members of this group have also been involved with the brand assets and promotion of the programme within the planetarium community and will also be involved in the planetarium training event and piloting the resources and the evaluation techniques for this programme. |
| Impact | This group will contribute to the following outputs: 1. High quality, inspirational and bespoke immersive graphics that create an exciting and captivating experience of the James Webb Space Telescope inside planetarium domes (completed) 2. Excellent, planetarium-relevant written resources to support and improve the knowledge and confidence of planetarium presenters and signpost audiences to link with other James Webb Space Telescope resources, events and projects (continually updated) 3. A CPD training event for planetarium professionals which brings together STFC scientists and researchers, inclusion specialists and planetarium presenters to utilise both the USP of the planetarium dome and the skills of planetarium presenters to the very best of their ability (May 2019) |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Planetarium National Delivery Partners |
| Organisation | Aberdeen Science Centre |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | Development and co-delivery of bespoke, high quality, inspirational and unique planetarium resources that captivate audiences celebrating the technology, science, engineering and people of the Webb Telescope, alongside the relevance and personal value of the science. |
| Collaborator Contribution | To promote STFC scientists, researchers and the science, technology, engineering of the JWST to a large audience across the UK, including emphasis on underserved communities, areas of geographical isolation and areas of social deprivation. |
| Impact | A total of 78,521 children and adults visiting a planetarium event. Dwell time between 30 min and 1hr 20 mins 1238 engagement events taking place across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales |
| Start Year | 2019 |
| Description | Planetarium National Delivery Partners |
| Organisation | Armagh Observatory and Planetarium |
| Department | Armagh Planetarium |
| Country | Ireland |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Development and co-delivery of bespoke, high quality, inspirational and unique planetarium resources that captivate audiences celebrating the technology, science, engineering and people of the Webb Telescope, alongside the relevance and personal value of the science. |
| Collaborator Contribution | To promote STFC scientists, researchers and the science, technology, engineering of the JWST to a large audience across the UK, including emphasis on underserved communities, areas of geographical isolation and areas of social deprivation. |
| Impact | A total of 78,521 children and adults visiting a planetarium event. Dwell time between 30 min and 1hr 20 mins 1238 engagement events taking place across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales |
| Start Year | 2019 |
| Description | Planetarium National Delivery Partners |
| Organisation | Centre for Life |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | Development and co-delivery of bespoke, high quality, inspirational and unique planetarium resources that captivate audiences celebrating the technology, science, engineering and people of the Webb Telescope, alongside the relevance and personal value of the science. |
| Collaborator Contribution | To promote STFC scientists, researchers and the science, technology, engineering of the JWST to a large audience across the UK, including emphasis on underserved communities, areas of geographical isolation and areas of social deprivation. |
| Impact | A total of 78,521 children and adults visiting a planetarium event. Dwell time between 30 min and 1hr 20 mins 1238 engagement events taking place across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales |
| Start Year | 2019 |
| Description | Planetarium National Delivery Partners |
| Organisation | Cosmos Planetarium |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | Development and co-delivery of bespoke, high quality, inspirational and unique planetarium resources that captivate audiences celebrating the technology, science, engineering and people of the Webb Telescope, alongside the relevance and personal value of the science. |
| Collaborator Contribution | To promote STFC scientists, researchers and the science, technology, engineering of the JWST to a large audience across the UK, including emphasis on underserved communities, areas of geographical isolation and areas of social deprivation. |
| Impact | A total of 78,521 children and adults visiting a planetarium event. Dwell time between 30 min and 1hr 20 mins 1238 engagement events taking place across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales |
| Start Year | 2019 |
| Description | Planetarium National Delivery Partners |
| Organisation | Explorer Dome |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | Development and co-delivery of bespoke, high quality, inspirational and unique planetarium resources that captivate audiences celebrating the technology, science, engineering and people of the Webb Telescope, alongside the relevance and personal value of the science. |
| Collaborator Contribution | To promote STFC scientists, researchers and the science, technology, engineering of the JWST to a large audience across the UK, including emphasis on underserved communities, areas of geographical isolation and areas of social deprivation. |
| Impact | A total of 78,521 children and adults visiting a planetarium event. Dwell time between 30 min and 1hr 20 mins 1238 engagement events taking place across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales |
| Start Year | 2019 |
| Description | Planetarium National Delivery Partners |
| Organisation | Glasgow Science Centre |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | Development and co-delivery of bespoke, high quality, inspirational and unique planetarium resources that captivate audiences celebrating the technology, science, engineering and people of the Webb Telescope, alongside the relevance and personal value of the science. |
| Collaborator Contribution | To promote STFC scientists, researchers and the science, technology, engineering of the JWST to a large audience across the UK, including emphasis on underserved communities, areas of geographical isolation and areas of social deprivation. |
| Impact | A total of 78,521 children and adults visiting a planetarium event. Dwell time between 30 min and 1hr 20 mins 1238 engagement events taking place across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales |
| Start Year | 2019 |
| Description | Planetarium National Delivery Partners |
| Organisation | National Space Centre |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | Development and co-delivery of bespoke, high quality, inspirational and unique planetarium resources that captivate audiences celebrating the technology, science, engineering and people of the Webb Telescope, alongside the relevance and personal value of the science. |
| Collaborator Contribution | To promote STFC scientists, researchers and the science, technology, engineering of the JWST to a large audience across the UK, including emphasis on underserved communities, areas of geographical isolation and areas of social deprivation. |
| Impact | A total of 78,521 children and adults visiting a planetarium event. Dwell time between 30 min and 1hr 20 mins 1238 engagement events taking place across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales |
| Start Year | 2019 |
| Description | Planetarium National Delivery Partners |
| Organisation | Observatory Science Centre |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | Development and co-delivery of bespoke, high quality, inspirational and unique planetarium resources that captivate audiences celebrating the technology, science, engineering and people of the Webb Telescope, alongside the relevance and personal value of the science. |
| Collaborator Contribution | To promote STFC scientists, researchers and the science, technology, engineering of the JWST to a large audience across the UK, including emphasis on underserved communities, areas of geographical isolation and areas of social deprivation. |
| Impact | A total of 78,521 children and adults visiting a planetarium event. Dwell time between 30 min and 1hr 20 mins 1238 engagement events taking place across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales |
| Start Year | 2019 |
| Description | Planetarium National Delivery Partners |
| Organisation | Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | Development and co-delivery of bespoke, high quality, inspirational and unique planetarium resources that captivate audiences celebrating the technology, science, engineering and people of the Webb Telescope, alongside the relevance and personal value of the science. |
| Collaborator Contribution | To promote STFC scientists, researchers and the science, technology, engineering of the JWST to a large audience across the UK, including emphasis on underserved communities, areas of geographical isolation and areas of social deprivation. |
| Impact | A total of 78,521 children and adults visiting a planetarium event. Dwell time between 30 min and 1hr 20 mins 1238 engagement events taking place across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales |
| Start Year | 2019 |
| Description | Planetarium National Delivery Partners |
| Organisation | Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | Development and co-delivery of bespoke, high quality, inspirational and unique planetarium resources that captivate audiences celebrating the technology, science, engineering and people of the Webb Telescope, alongside the relevance and personal value of the science. |
| Collaborator Contribution | To promote STFC scientists, researchers and the science, technology, engineering of the JWST to a large audience across the UK, including emphasis on underserved communities, areas of geographical isolation and areas of social deprivation. |
| Impact | A total of 78,521 children and adults visiting a planetarium event. Dwell time between 30 min and 1hr 20 mins 1238 engagement events taking place across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales |
| Start Year | 2019 |
| Description | Planetarium National Delivery Partners |
| Organisation | We The Curious |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | Development and co-delivery of bespoke, high quality, inspirational and unique planetarium resources that captivate audiences celebrating the technology, science, engineering and people of the Webb Telescope, alongside the relevance and personal value of the science. |
| Collaborator Contribution | To promote STFC scientists, researchers and the science, technology, engineering of the JWST to a large audience across the UK, including emphasis on underserved communities, areas of geographical isolation and areas of social deprivation. |
| Impact | A total of 78,521 children and adults visiting a planetarium event. Dwell time between 30 min and 1hr 20 mins 1238 engagement events taking place across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales |
| Start Year | 2019 |
| Description | Written Content Development and Masterclass Training |
| Organisation | Centre for Life |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | Bringing together individuals from these organisations interested in diversity and best practice in inclusive science communication within the sector. Bringing together, presenting, sharing and collating information relevant for planetarium professionals sharing the science and stories of the James Webb Space Telescope. Partnership building with other organisations who support teachers and provide inspiring and curriculum relevant resources, sharing content and training ideas to provide a platform for these resources to be showcased to the planetarium community and encouraged through this programme. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Centre for Life, We the Curious and Explorer Dome have been involved in pooling knowledge, piloting shows, holding focus groups and working with field experts such as Weston College to produce guidance and examples on best practice for inclusive science communication. Strands of this will be brought into the training event and be provided as written guidance as delivery starts, to support all attending the masterclass event who are striving to reach out to a wider audience than those who traditionally attend science events, centres and festivals. ESERO UK based at the National STEM Learning Centre are providing our programme with ideas for pre and post visit resources that can support teachers attending planetarium events with their class, in order to embed the learning and bolster the impact of the single planetarium event. Astroboost, an programme supported by the Royal Astronomical Society and STFC has been brought into the partnership, including the masterclass training team to provide ideas and inspiration for the planetarium professionals who may wish to bring low-cost, hands-on elements into the show to support all learners. Imperial College London provided an expert in Inclusion and Diversity. The University of Leicester and University of Sussex and UK ATC provided expertise, scientists and engineers providing short talks and chairing in-depth discussions with planetarium professionals about their area of expertise for sharing with the public through planetarium domes. The University of the West of England, Science Communication Unit were involved in the evaluation of the programme. |
| Impact | Excellent, planetarium-relevant written resources for delivery and evaluation to support and improve the knowledge and confidence of planetarium presenters, including a google drive containing written guides of 'top tips' to inclusive presentation, questions and answers from experts in the field, signposted hands-on resources and further information to link with other James Webb Space Telescope resources, events and projects (continuously updated) |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Written Content Development and Masterclass Training |
| Organisation | Explorer Dome |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | Bringing together individuals from these organisations interested in diversity and best practice in inclusive science communication within the sector. Bringing together, presenting, sharing and collating information relevant for planetarium professionals sharing the science and stories of the James Webb Space Telescope. Partnership building with other organisations who support teachers and provide inspiring and curriculum relevant resources, sharing content and training ideas to provide a platform for these resources to be showcased to the planetarium community and encouraged through this programme. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Centre for Life, We the Curious and Explorer Dome have been involved in pooling knowledge, piloting shows, holding focus groups and working with field experts such as Weston College to produce guidance and examples on best practice for inclusive science communication. Strands of this will be brought into the training event and be provided as written guidance as delivery starts, to support all attending the masterclass event who are striving to reach out to a wider audience than those who traditionally attend science events, centres and festivals. ESERO UK based at the National STEM Learning Centre are providing our programme with ideas for pre and post visit resources that can support teachers attending planetarium events with their class, in order to embed the learning and bolster the impact of the single planetarium event. Astroboost, an programme supported by the Royal Astronomical Society and STFC has been brought into the partnership, including the masterclass training team to provide ideas and inspiration for the planetarium professionals who may wish to bring low-cost, hands-on elements into the show to support all learners. Imperial College London provided an expert in Inclusion and Diversity. The University of Leicester and University of Sussex and UK ATC provided expertise, scientists and engineers providing short talks and chairing in-depth discussions with planetarium professionals about their area of expertise for sharing with the public through planetarium domes. The University of the West of England, Science Communication Unit were involved in the evaluation of the programme. |
| Impact | Excellent, planetarium-relevant written resources for delivery and evaluation to support and improve the knowledge and confidence of planetarium presenters, including a google drive containing written guides of 'top tips' to inclusive presentation, questions and answers from experts in the field, signposted hands-on resources and further information to link with other James Webb Space Telescope resources, events and projects (continuously updated) |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Written Content Development and Masterclass Training |
| Organisation | Imperial College London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Bringing together individuals from these organisations interested in diversity and best practice in inclusive science communication within the sector. Bringing together, presenting, sharing and collating information relevant for planetarium professionals sharing the science and stories of the James Webb Space Telescope. Partnership building with other organisations who support teachers and provide inspiring and curriculum relevant resources, sharing content and training ideas to provide a platform for these resources to be showcased to the planetarium community and encouraged through this programme. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Centre for Life, We the Curious and Explorer Dome have been involved in pooling knowledge, piloting shows, holding focus groups and working with field experts such as Weston College to produce guidance and examples on best practice for inclusive science communication. Strands of this will be brought into the training event and be provided as written guidance as delivery starts, to support all attending the masterclass event who are striving to reach out to a wider audience than those who traditionally attend science events, centres and festivals. ESERO UK based at the National STEM Learning Centre are providing our programme with ideas for pre and post visit resources that can support teachers attending planetarium events with their class, in order to embed the learning and bolster the impact of the single planetarium event. Astroboost, an programme supported by the Royal Astronomical Society and STFC has been brought into the partnership, including the masterclass training team to provide ideas and inspiration for the planetarium professionals who may wish to bring low-cost, hands-on elements into the show to support all learners. Imperial College London provided an expert in Inclusion and Diversity. The University of Leicester and University of Sussex and UK ATC provided expertise, scientists and engineers providing short talks and chairing in-depth discussions with planetarium professionals about their area of expertise for sharing with the public through planetarium domes. The University of the West of England, Science Communication Unit were involved in the evaluation of the programme. |
| Impact | Excellent, planetarium-relevant written resources for delivery and evaluation to support and improve the knowledge and confidence of planetarium presenters, including a google drive containing written guides of 'top tips' to inclusive presentation, questions and answers from experts in the field, signposted hands-on resources and further information to link with other James Webb Space Telescope resources, events and projects (continuously updated) |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Written Content Development and Masterclass Training |
| Organisation | National STEM Learning Centre |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | Bringing together individuals from these organisations interested in diversity and best practice in inclusive science communication within the sector. Bringing together, presenting, sharing and collating information relevant for planetarium professionals sharing the science and stories of the James Webb Space Telescope. Partnership building with other organisations who support teachers and provide inspiring and curriculum relevant resources, sharing content and training ideas to provide a platform for these resources to be showcased to the planetarium community and encouraged through this programme. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Centre for Life, We the Curious and Explorer Dome have been involved in pooling knowledge, piloting shows, holding focus groups and working with field experts such as Weston College to produce guidance and examples on best practice for inclusive science communication. Strands of this will be brought into the training event and be provided as written guidance as delivery starts, to support all attending the masterclass event who are striving to reach out to a wider audience than those who traditionally attend science events, centres and festivals. ESERO UK based at the National STEM Learning Centre are providing our programme with ideas for pre and post visit resources that can support teachers attending planetarium events with their class, in order to embed the learning and bolster the impact of the single planetarium event. Astroboost, an programme supported by the Royal Astronomical Society and STFC has been brought into the partnership, including the masterclass training team to provide ideas and inspiration for the planetarium professionals who may wish to bring low-cost, hands-on elements into the show to support all learners. Imperial College London provided an expert in Inclusion and Diversity. The University of Leicester and University of Sussex and UK ATC provided expertise, scientists and engineers providing short talks and chairing in-depth discussions with planetarium professionals about their area of expertise for sharing with the public through planetarium domes. The University of the West of England, Science Communication Unit were involved in the evaluation of the programme. |
| Impact | Excellent, planetarium-relevant written resources for delivery and evaluation to support and improve the knowledge and confidence of planetarium presenters, including a google drive containing written guides of 'top tips' to inclusive presentation, questions and answers from experts in the field, signposted hands-on resources and further information to link with other James Webb Space Telescope resources, events and projects (continuously updated) |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Written Content Development and Masterclass Training |
| Organisation | Royal Astronomical Society |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Bringing together individuals from these organisations interested in diversity and best practice in inclusive science communication within the sector. Bringing together, presenting, sharing and collating information relevant for planetarium professionals sharing the science and stories of the James Webb Space Telescope. Partnership building with other organisations who support teachers and provide inspiring and curriculum relevant resources, sharing content and training ideas to provide a platform for these resources to be showcased to the planetarium community and encouraged through this programme. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Centre for Life, We the Curious and Explorer Dome have been involved in pooling knowledge, piloting shows, holding focus groups and working with field experts such as Weston College to produce guidance and examples on best practice for inclusive science communication. Strands of this will be brought into the training event and be provided as written guidance as delivery starts, to support all attending the masterclass event who are striving to reach out to a wider audience than those who traditionally attend science events, centres and festivals. ESERO UK based at the National STEM Learning Centre are providing our programme with ideas for pre and post visit resources that can support teachers attending planetarium events with their class, in order to embed the learning and bolster the impact of the single planetarium event. Astroboost, an programme supported by the Royal Astronomical Society and STFC has been brought into the partnership, including the masterclass training team to provide ideas and inspiration for the planetarium professionals who may wish to bring low-cost, hands-on elements into the show to support all learners. Imperial College London provided an expert in Inclusion and Diversity. The University of Leicester and University of Sussex and UK ATC provided expertise, scientists and engineers providing short talks and chairing in-depth discussions with planetarium professionals about their area of expertise for sharing with the public through planetarium domes. The University of the West of England, Science Communication Unit were involved in the evaluation of the programme. |
| Impact | Excellent, planetarium-relevant written resources for delivery and evaluation to support and improve the knowledge and confidence of planetarium presenters, including a google drive containing written guides of 'top tips' to inclusive presentation, questions and answers from experts in the field, signposted hands-on resources and further information to link with other James Webb Space Telescope resources, events and projects (continuously updated) |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Written Content Development and Masterclass Training |
| Organisation | UK Astronomy Technology Centre (ATC) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Bringing together individuals from these organisations interested in diversity and best practice in inclusive science communication within the sector. Bringing together, presenting, sharing and collating information relevant for planetarium professionals sharing the science and stories of the James Webb Space Telescope. Partnership building with other organisations who support teachers and provide inspiring and curriculum relevant resources, sharing content and training ideas to provide a platform for these resources to be showcased to the planetarium community and encouraged through this programme. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Centre for Life, We the Curious and Explorer Dome have been involved in pooling knowledge, piloting shows, holding focus groups and working with field experts such as Weston College to produce guidance and examples on best practice for inclusive science communication. Strands of this will be brought into the training event and be provided as written guidance as delivery starts, to support all attending the masterclass event who are striving to reach out to a wider audience than those who traditionally attend science events, centres and festivals. ESERO UK based at the National STEM Learning Centre are providing our programme with ideas for pre and post visit resources that can support teachers attending planetarium events with their class, in order to embed the learning and bolster the impact of the single planetarium event. Astroboost, an programme supported by the Royal Astronomical Society and STFC has been brought into the partnership, including the masterclass training team to provide ideas and inspiration for the planetarium professionals who may wish to bring low-cost, hands-on elements into the show to support all learners. Imperial College London provided an expert in Inclusion and Diversity. The University of Leicester and University of Sussex and UK ATC provided expertise, scientists and engineers providing short talks and chairing in-depth discussions with planetarium professionals about their area of expertise for sharing with the public through planetarium domes. The University of the West of England, Science Communication Unit were involved in the evaluation of the programme. |
| Impact | Excellent, planetarium-relevant written resources for delivery and evaluation to support and improve the knowledge and confidence of planetarium presenters, including a google drive containing written guides of 'top tips' to inclusive presentation, questions and answers from experts in the field, signposted hands-on resources and further information to link with other James Webb Space Telescope resources, events and projects (continuously updated) |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Written Content Development and Masterclass Training |
| Organisation | University of Leicester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Bringing together individuals from these organisations interested in diversity and best practice in inclusive science communication within the sector. Bringing together, presenting, sharing and collating information relevant for planetarium professionals sharing the science and stories of the James Webb Space Telescope. Partnership building with other organisations who support teachers and provide inspiring and curriculum relevant resources, sharing content and training ideas to provide a platform for these resources to be showcased to the planetarium community and encouraged through this programme. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Centre for Life, We the Curious and Explorer Dome have been involved in pooling knowledge, piloting shows, holding focus groups and working with field experts such as Weston College to produce guidance and examples on best practice for inclusive science communication. Strands of this will be brought into the training event and be provided as written guidance as delivery starts, to support all attending the masterclass event who are striving to reach out to a wider audience than those who traditionally attend science events, centres and festivals. ESERO UK based at the National STEM Learning Centre are providing our programme with ideas for pre and post visit resources that can support teachers attending planetarium events with their class, in order to embed the learning and bolster the impact of the single planetarium event. Astroboost, an programme supported by the Royal Astronomical Society and STFC has been brought into the partnership, including the masterclass training team to provide ideas and inspiration for the planetarium professionals who may wish to bring low-cost, hands-on elements into the show to support all learners. Imperial College London provided an expert in Inclusion and Diversity. The University of Leicester and University of Sussex and UK ATC provided expertise, scientists and engineers providing short talks and chairing in-depth discussions with planetarium professionals about their area of expertise for sharing with the public through planetarium domes. The University of the West of England, Science Communication Unit were involved in the evaluation of the programme. |
| Impact | Excellent, planetarium-relevant written resources for delivery and evaluation to support and improve the knowledge and confidence of planetarium presenters, including a google drive containing written guides of 'top tips' to inclusive presentation, questions and answers from experts in the field, signposted hands-on resources and further information to link with other James Webb Space Telescope resources, events and projects (continuously updated) |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Written Content Development and Masterclass Training |
| Organisation | University of Sussex |
| Department | Astronomy Centre |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Bringing together individuals from these organisations interested in diversity and best practice in inclusive science communication within the sector. Bringing together, presenting, sharing and collating information relevant for planetarium professionals sharing the science and stories of the James Webb Space Telescope. Partnership building with other organisations who support teachers and provide inspiring and curriculum relevant resources, sharing content and training ideas to provide a platform for these resources to be showcased to the planetarium community and encouraged through this programme. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Centre for Life, We the Curious and Explorer Dome have been involved in pooling knowledge, piloting shows, holding focus groups and working with field experts such as Weston College to produce guidance and examples on best practice for inclusive science communication. Strands of this will be brought into the training event and be provided as written guidance as delivery starts, to support all attending the masterclass event who are striving to reach out to a wider audience than those who traditionally attend science events, centres and festivals. ESERO UK based at the National STEM Learning Centre are providing our programme with ideas for pre and post visit resources that can support teachers attending planetarium events with their class, in order to embed the learning and bolster the impact of the single planetarium event. Astroboost, an programme supported by the Royal Astronomical Society and STFC has been brought into the partnership, including the masterclass training team to provide ideas and inspiration for the planetarium professionals who may wish to bring low-cost, hands-on elements into the show to support all learners. Imperial College London provided an expert in Inclusion and Diversity. The University of Leicester and University of Sussex and UK ATC provided expertise, scientists and engineers providing short talks and chairing in-depth discussions with planetarium professionals about their area of expertise for sharing with the public through planetarium domes. The University of the West of England, Science Communication Unit were involved in the evaluation of the programme. |
| Impact | Excellent, planetarium-relevant written resources for delivery and evaluation to support and improve the knowledge and confidence of planetarium presenters, including a google drive containing written guides of 'top tips' to inclusive presentation, questions and answers from experts in the field, signposted hands-on resources and further information to link with other James Webb Space Telescope resources, events and projects (continuously updated) |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Written Content Development and Masterclass Training |
| Organisation | University of the West of England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Bringing together individuals from these organisations interested in diversity and best practice in inclusive science communication within the sector. Bringing together, presenting, sharing and collating information relevant for planetarium professionals sharing the science and stories of the James Webb Space Telescope. Partnership building with other organisations who support teachers and provide inspiring and curriculum relevant resources, sharing content and training ideas to provide a platform for these resources to be showcased to the planetarium community and encouraged through this programme. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Centre for Life, We the Curious and Explorer Dome have been involved in pooling knowledge, piloting shows, holding focus groups and working with field experts such as Weston College to produce guidance and examples on best practice for inclusive science communication. Strands of this will be brought into the training event and be provided as written guidance as delivery starts, to support all attending the masterclass event who are striving to reach out to a wider audience than those who traditionally attend science events, centres and festivals. ESERO UK based at the National STEM Learning Centre are providing our programme with ideas for pre and post visit resources that can support teachers attending planetarium events with their class, in order to embed the learning and bolster the impact of the single planetarium event. Astroboost, an programme supported by the Royal Astronomical Society and STFC has been brought into the partnership, including the masterclass training team to provide ideas and inspiration for the planetarium professionals who may wish to bring low-cost, hands-on elements into the show to support all learners. Imperial College London provided an expert in Inclusion and Diversity. The University of Leicester and University of Sussex and UK ATC provided expertise, scientists and engineers providing short talks and chairing in-depth discussions with planetarium professionals about their area of expertise for sharing with the public through planetarium domes. The University of the West of England, Science Communication Unit were involved in the evaluation of the programme. |
| Impact | Excellent, planetarium-relevant written resources for delivery and evaluation to support and improve the knowledge and confidence of planetarium presenters, including a google drive containing written guides of 'top tips' to inclusive presentation, questions and answers from experts in the field, signposted hands-on resources and further information to link with other James Webb Space Telescope resources, events and projects (continuously updated) |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Written Content Development and Masterclass Training |
| Organisation | We The Curious |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | Bringing together individuals from these organisations interested in diversity and best practice in inclusive science communication within the sector. Bringing together, presenting, sharing and collating information relevant for planetarium professionals sharing the science and stories of the James Webb Space Telescope. Partnership building with other organisations who support teachers and provide inspiring and curriculum relevant resources, sharing content and training ideas to provide a platform for these resources to be showcased to the planetarium community and encouraged through this programme. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Centre for Life, We the Curious and Explorer Dome have been involved in pooling knowledge, piloting shows, holding focus groups and working with field experts such as Weston College to produce guidance and examples on best practice for inclusive science communication. Strands of this will be brought into the training event and be provided as written guidance as delivery starts, to support all attending the masterclass event who are striving to reach out to a wider audience than those who traditionally attend science events, centres and festivals. ESERO UK based at the National STEM Learning Centre are providing our programme with ideas for pre and post visit resources that can support teachers attending planetarium events with their class, in order to embed the learning and bolster the impact of the single planetarium event. Astroboost, an programme supported by the Royal Astronomical Society and STFC has been brought into the partnership, including the masterclass training team to provide ideas and inspiration for the planetarium professionals who may wish to bring low-cost, hands-on elements into the show to support all learners. Imperial College London provided an expert in Inclusion and Diversity. The University of Leicester and University of Sussex and UK ATC provided expertise, scientists and engineers providing short talks and chairing in-depth discussions with planetarium professionals about their area of expertise for sharing with the public through planetarium domes. The University of the West of England, Science Communication Unit were involved in the evaluation of the programme. |
| Impact | Excellent, planetarium-relevant written resources for delivery and evaluation to support and improve the knowledge and confidence of planetarium presenters, including a google drive containing written guides of 'top tips' to inclusive presentation, questions and answers from experts in the field, signposted hands-on resources and further information to link with other James Webb Space Telescope resources, events and projects (continuously updated) |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Written Content Development and Masterclass Training |
| Organisation | Weston College |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Bringing together individuals from these organisations interested in diversity and best practice in inclusive science communication within the sector. Bringing together, presenting, sharing and collating information relevant for planetarium professionals sharing the science and stories of the James Webb Space Telescope. Partnership building with other organisations who support teachers and provide inspiring and curriculum relevant resources, sharing content and training ideas to provide a platform for these resources to be showcased to the planetarium community and encouraged through this programme. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Centre for Life, We the Curious and Explorer Dome have been involved in pooling knowledge, piloting shows, holding focus groups and working with field experts such as Weston College to produce guidance and examples on best practice for inclusive science communication. Strands of this will be brought into the training event and be provided as written guidance as delivery starts, to support all attending the masterclass event who are striving to reach out to a wider audience than those who traditionally attend science events, centres and festivals. ESERO UK based at the National STEM Learning Centre are providing our programme with ideas for pre and post visit resources that can support teachers attending planetarium events with their class, in order to embed the learning and bolster the impact of the single planetarium event. Astroboost, an programme supported by the Royal Astronomical Society and STFC has been brought into the partnership, including the masterclass training team to provide ideas and inspiration for the planetarium professionals who may wish to bring low-cost, hands-on elements into the show to support all learners. Imperial College London provided an expert in Inclusion and Diversity. The University of Leicester and University of Sussex and UK ATC provided expertise, scientists and engineers providing short talks and chairing in-depth discussions with planetarium professionals about their area of expertise for sharing with the public through planetarium domes. The University of the West of England, Science Communication Unit were involved in the evaluation of the programme. |
| Impact | Excellent, planetarium-relevant written resources for delivery and evaluation to support and improve the knowledge and confidence of planetarium presenters, including a google drive containing written guides of 'top tips' to inclusive presentation, questions and answers from experts in the field, signposted hands-on resources and further information to link with other James Webb Space Telescope resources, events and projects (continuously updated) |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Evaluation Focus Groups and Interviews |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Planetarium professionals gathered at the British Association of Planetaria conference to participate in a session dedicated to this project. Content included an update on the project and project resources, reminders on who to access materials and contacts, offers for additional support and individual sessions for in-depth feedback about the outcomes from the training event held 5 months previously. One-to-one interviews conducted by a third party (MSc student at the Science Communication Unit) and demonstrated an overwhelmingly positive response to the masterclass training event and valued impact on practice within individuals engagement activities. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| URL | https://jwst.org.uk/resource-network/articles/universal-space-webb/ |
| Description | National Masterclass training event on the James Webb Space Telescope |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | This event delivered training for planetarium professionals and researchers / industry professionals attending. This training promoted confidence in rigorous content on the areas of science and engineering of the James Webb Space Telescope and raised awareness and ability for planetarium professionals to address the issues of greater diversity and social inclusion within UK planetarium activities. The focus of the event was to effectively reach out to new audiences and encourage a more diverse range of children and young people to be able to access, engage and identify with the engineering, science and stories of the Webb Telescope. The event has been hugely valued and praised as one of the best training event attended for these professionals. Planetarium professionals have reported increased understanding of the value of science capital and an active promotion and engagement with underserved communities, communities in areas of geographical isolation and areas of social deprivation with the planetarium resources shared at this event Planetarium professionals have reported increased confidence to promote STFC scientists and researchers and the team behind the Webb Telescope mission and have resources that celebrate them as positive, diverse and motivational role models for their audiences. Planetarium professionals and other stakeholder attending the event reported the value of attending the event from a networking, capacity-building perspective and reported feeling valued and strengthen as professionals in the field at a national and international level. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| URL | https://jwst.org.uk/resource-network/articles/universal-space-webb/ |
| Description | Online Engagements with Universal Space |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | National Astronomy Week is an example of one of the shifts made within project delivery, sharing content with over 2000 schools and families during a week in November 2020 and featuring space and astronomy professionals in industry and research. Many other online engagements have been taking place over the course of 2020, to be updated during our final data collection in June 2021. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020,2021 |
| URL | https://www.astronomyweek.org.uk/ |
| Description | Pilot Pubic interest focus groups (JWST) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Focus groups from holiday caravan and campsite in the South/South West across 5 venues to ask the public to vote on their areas of interest for JWST content of planetarium shows: 'How the space telescope actually works - like what the bits do, how a huge telescope fits inside a rocket or where it will be in space? (9%)' 'Finding out what it will tell us about how the earth formed and how other solar systems are formed?' (20%) 'Finding out about far off distant planets and how we could perhaps get an idea if there is life on those planets by looking at the air around them?' (59%), 'How much is 'out there/up there' that we can't actually see with our eyes - that's invisible to our eyes - but that this telescope will be able to see?' (20%)" |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Pilot School Visit (SEND) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | 41 teachers, carers and students attended 2 pilot shows to explore the best methods and apporaches to engage secondary school-aged students with MLD, SLD, PMLD and ASD with the stories and science of STFC. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | School and public planetarium shows |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | From June 2019, members of the British Association of Planetaria continue to engage children and adults with the engaging resources shared through this project. These practitioners work within large, small, fixed and mobile domes and the network pf those involved reaches out across all four nations of the UK. Planetaria therefore are in the process of inspiring and involving schools and the general public with the fantastic stories, science and technology behind the Webb Telescope inside their planetarium domes. This work will continue throughout 2020. To date (to March 2021) excluding online delivery, the reach of this delivery is 28,116 children and adults |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019,2020,2021 |