News: STEM Spark program

We launched another new education program. Our STEM Spark program is a set of 3 online classes for girls aged 11-13 and will acquaint them with techniques that allow them to solve realistic problems involving science, maths, and computing. Students work in teams to solve problems, and they will be introduced to scientific thinking, designing experiments, creating electronic circuits, programming a simple animation, and discussing their progress and discoveries in a clear and thoughtful manner.

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News: Gravitational Waves: Theory and Methods for Detection

Our first Advanced Track Lecture Series installment took place in mid-February. The topic was “Gravitational Waves: Theory and Methods for Detection” and was presented by Dr. Deyan Mihaylov, a post-doctoral researcher at the Max Planck Institute. A live question and answer session with Dr. Mihaylov followed the main presentation. Advanced Track lectures are appropriate for university students and attendees with

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How does Space Science teach STEM?

By Alexander Dutton, Head of Education of Phoenix Space When I tell people what we teach our refugee students here at Phoenix Space , the answer “Space science” usually elicits a surprised expression, quickly followed by a “Why?”. Understandably, I’ve become adept at explaining the importance and application of our studies, as well as the areas they teach and touch

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Kibera: Where Resilience Meets Possibility

Kibera began over a century ago as a temporary settlement for Sudanese soldiers. Today, it’s one of the world’s largest informal urban settlements, home to around 1.2 million people, shaped by decades of migration, conflict, and climate disruption.

Often reduced to statistics on poverty and overcrowding, Kibera is also a vibrant, tightly woven community filled with courage and ingenuity. It’s a place where grassroots movements are rewriting futures, especially for the next generation.

But the challenges are real, and urgent.

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