Our Space Our Future, moving 'interest' in space towards 'identity' and ‘aspiration
Our Space Our Future, moving 'interest' in space towards 'identity' and ‘aspiration.
From the EU H2020 funded pan-European programme Our Space Our Future ( https://ourspaceourfuture.eu/ )
Reports echo many of the findings of Space Awareness and suggest the methodology required to shift an interest in space into self-belief and confidence to realistically consider a space career as an exciting and relevant aspiration for students facing significant barriers to STEM participation and aspiration.
ASDC Chief Executive leads the literature review and audience development research that informed programme delivery. A summary of the Literature review, examining what works when aiming to include all students in space science engagement can be found summarised in this 2-minute video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZH8BDY379U
The Project PI Wendy Sadler (Cardiff University) explains the programme vision here with video insights from international partners and students: https://youtu.be/A5f4JB3BTJ8?si=GqzyLhrx-hu-kL3c
Final full evaluation report for the full project across five countries can be found here: https://ourspaceourfuture.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/OurSpace_D5.3_Final_Evaluation_Report.pdf
This England specific project report, delivered by space outreach organisation Explorer Dome, evidences positive longer-term shifts in all measures, including aspiration and possible selves of students taking part