Solar Physics Education
Research and Project Development for SPOT

Project Description

Montana Space Grant Consortium's (MSGC) Space Public Outreach Team (SPOT) provides free presentations about current NASA missions and research to Montana schools, youth programs, and community groups. SPOT takes advantage of the excitement of space and the natural way college students serve as role models for children. While the SPOT presentation changes every year, the last time the topic of the Sun was covered was around a decade ago. Since then, there have been numerous advancements in both the fields of solar physics and education. This summer, I will be focusing on creating an updated version of the Sun SPOT presentation by including new instruments such as the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, Solar Orbiter, and Parker Solar Probe. I will also work on making the show more engaging by incorporating more kinesthetic learning, family activities, and interviews with role model scientists.

I presented on this project at the 2021 American Geophysical Union Meeting on December 13, 2021. Here is the link to the abstract.

Last updated: December 18, 2021
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