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Spanish Star Date

September 1, 1994 - August 31, 1997 | Media and Technology
The University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory is requesting $581,736 over three years to produce and distribute a Spanish language version of Star Date, a daily radio program that covers astronomy, space exploration, and other space-related topics. The purpose of the new program is to increase scientific literacy among the Spanish-speaking segment of the American population, inspire a greater interest in astronomy and space science, and encourage younger listeners to enter space or other science-related fields. Collateral ancillary material related to astronomy will also be developed and distributed.

Funders

NSF
Funding Program: ISE/AISL
Award Number: 9453796
Funding Amount: 626876

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Frank Bash
    Principal Investigator
    University of Texas at Austin
  • Sandra Preston
    Co-Principal Investigator
    University of Texas at Austin
  • Discipline: Space science
    Audience: Youth/Teen (up to 17) | General Public
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Broadcast Media
    Access and Inclusion: Ethnic/Racial | Hispanic/Latinx Communities | English Language Learners

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