Astronomy in the Classroom: Bringing the Universe to Public Schools in Ecuador
PosterAstronomy Education in Schools in Practice (Secondary Schools)
7th Shaw-IAU Workshop
Tuesday Nov. 18, 2025
UTC: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. America/New_York: 12:30 p.m.- 2 p.m.
, Friday Nov. 21, 2025
UTC: 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. America/New_York: 7:30 a.m.- 9 a.m.
Daysi Quinatoa Bringing astronomy education to Ecuadorian public schools with classroom visits.
(Observatorio Astronómico de Quito)
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Our initiative, AstronomÃa en el Aula (Astronomy in the Classroom), brings astronomy education to Ecuadorian public schools through interactive visits, hands-on activities, and telescope observations. Starting in Quito, the program has expanded with support from local educators and the Ministry of Education. We introduce basic astronomy concepts, foster curiosity, and give many students their first view of the sky. By integrating astronomy into curricula, we aim to inspire future scientists and promote equity and inclusion in STEM.
Biography:
I am Daysi Quinatoa, PhD in astrophysics and an observational astronomer based in Quito, Ecuador. My research focuses on studying the interstellar medium using bright water lines at 752 GHz in low-redshift ULIRGs and calibrating dust continuum as a tracer of gas in nearby galaxies. I specialize in radio and submillimeter astronomy, with interests in star formation and masers. I am also dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in science, and advancing astronomy education in Ecuador.
