EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS AT THE CENTER-FOR-ASTROPHYSICAL-RESEARCH IN ANTARCTICA

The Center for Astrophysical Research in Antarctica conducts various e ducational outreach programs as part of its mission as a National Scie nce Foundation Science and Technology Center. The method behind the ou treach programs is one of forging partnerships between Center research ers and other educational organisations. The main program serves prima ry and secondary students in Chicago. The core of the program is calle d Space Explorers and is targeted at high school students. These stude nts attend a summer residential institute at the University of Chicago 's Yerkes Observatory. The high school Space Explorers then extend the reach of the program during the academic year by teaching in primary schools using a portable planetarium. The Center also pursues many oth er outreach activities and is in the process of forming an Antarctic E ducation Alliance.