[GEOG MAJORS] New Domestic Study Abroad Program in Astronomy

[Nell Gross via geogu-l]

On behalf of the Department of Astronomy, we are thrilled to announce a new study abroad program: Voyaging into Pacific Indigenous Astrophysics in Hawai`i. <https://studyabroad.washington.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=12426>

This 5-credit course (ASTR 190/597) offers both undergraduate and graduate students an immersive experience exploring how Pacific Islanders have navigated vast oceanic distances using traditional knowledge of the stars, winds, waves, and marine life. The program welcomes students from all majors and fulfills Natural Science requirements for undergraduates.

Students will stay in Native Hawaiian communities, learning directly from practitioners of traditional voyaging techniques while experiencing the dark skies over Hawaiʻi. The program includes hands-on opportunities to learn ocean safety, participate in waʻa (canoe) crewing, and understand the intersection of Indigenous wisdom and modern astrophysics. By avoiding tourist areas and staying in community-based accommodations, students will gain authentic cultural insights while building connections with the land, ocean, and night sky.

 For more information and to apply, visit https://studyabroad.washington.edu. Application deadline: February 15, 2025.

We will be at the Study Abroad fair on January 16th to answer any questions, and have an information session scheduled at 5pm pacific time on Zoom<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://washington.zoom.us/j/93586582968?pwd=Wk3kQGbz8s9Bcj1Gmj5HYxiaPzfOeW.1__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!hD-Gy9lSDlRmYCcItfg7qIR6GDNXIu7CdUI6c3oFLGEEIQt9-HIhY10AAI6njzB_1GR0CxhWiY6Row_6pS2TehI$> on Wednesday January 22nd, where both program directors - Professors Brittany Kamai and myself, Jessica Werk, will be present.


Sincerely,
Jess Werk (Professor and Chair of Astronomy)



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