Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassadors Program (ACEAP)

Nine Ambassadors from the US will visit Gemini, CTIO and ALMA in Chile for a nine day expedition every year.

The Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassadors Program (ACEAP) is a collaboration between AUI, the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, National Optical Astronomy Observatory, and Gemini Observatory, and is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF 1439408). The program brings amateur astronomers, planetarium personnel, and K-16 (formal and informal) astronomy educators to US astronomy facilities in Chile. While at these facilities, ACEAP Ambassadors will receive extensive training about the instruments, the science, data products, and communicating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts. When they return home, the Ambassadors will share their experiences and observatory resources with schools and community groups across the US.

If you are interested, need further information and want to download your application,  please visit https://public.nrao.edu/look-deeper/aceap/about-aceap

(Application Deadline – January 26, 2015)

We anticipate the application review process will be completed and applicants will be notified by Saturday, February 28, 2015.