2025 Fall: PTYS 395B Special Topics in Planetary Science (Section 002)

Fall 2025. PTYS 395B (002) is ASTRONOMY DISCOVERY. Astronomy Discovery offers students a unique chance to develop science communication skills while engaging in astronomy education and outreach. Participants will explore research and materials related to astronomy outreach and gain hands-on experience leading activities, troubleshooting, and simplifying complex topics for a 3rd to 6th grade audience. By the end of the semester, students will not only evaluate the effectiveness of existing outreach methods but also create their own engaging activities.

Note this class requires a lab section: (002A), Tuesday, 9:00a.m. to 11:50a.m. OR (002B), Thursday, 9:00a.m. to 11:50a.m.