Giant Magellan Telescope Launches Universo Expansivo Program to Enhance Accessibility in Astronomy Education

As a founding partner of the Giant Magellan Telescope, Steward Observatory is pleased to share the launch of Universo Expansivo, a free multi-sensory astronomy education program. The new education program is designed to increase accessibility in astronomy education, particularly for students with vision loss, through tactile astronomy kits and accompanying lesson plans. Materials for Universo Expansivo were developed in collaboration with Parque Explora in Colombia and Red Aprender in Chile, and is supported by the U.S. Embassy in Chile and its network of 14 “American Spaces.” Following a successful pilot phase with six community organizations across Chile and the United States, the Giant Magellan now welcomes interested educators and members of the public to utilize the initiative’s free resources in both countries. Read the full article here.