Keivan G. Stassun
Stevenson Professor
Physics & Astronomy
Vanderbilt University
Outreach
Local science teachers participating in a training workshop
for
6th grade space science.
Listen to the "Snacks 4 the Brain" podcast about my outreach work.
Fisk-Vanderbilt
NASA Roadshow
A traveling exhibit and planetarium show bringing
the excitement of astronomy and space science to schools and community
groups in the greater Nashville metropolitan area. Shows are conducted
by Fisk and Vanderbilt scientists free of charge, supported by a grant
from NASA.
Recent
media coverage and photo galleries of the Fisk-Vanderbilt
NASA Roadshow
in action: 
- Local TV news coverage of the Venus Transit (also see the publicity poster)
- Local TV news coverage of the Roadshow at Paige High School
- Local news radio spot of the Roadshow in the Nashville community
- An article, and another, in The Tennessean newspaper
- An article in the Vanderbilt University Register newspaper
- Some photos
of the Roadshow at Nashville metro schools
(part of the World Year of Physics 2005 project)
Scopes
for Schools
A program of K-12 outreach, curriculum development, and teacher professional
development in astronomy. Here is a printable flyer
and a poster
about the program presented to the American Astronomical Society.
Center
for Science Outreach
The Center for Science Outreach is dedicated to enhancing the classroom
experience by increasing the use of technology, providing professional
development opportunities to teachers, and encouraging connections between
science experts and classrooms.
Dyer
Observatory
Vanderbilt's historic Dyer Observatory is a special place of learning
tucked high atop one of the tallest peaks near Nashville, where both school
children and the public are introduced to the wonders of astronomy and
space exploration.
Local students participating in the Fisk-Vanderbilt
NASA Roadshow.
Dr. David James (front row, center) is director of the Roadshow.