Lightning Session: Learning From Across Practices

The M in STEM; What Can We Learn From Literacy?
Literacy support for families is pervasive, widespread, and simple. Parents don't need to know anything about literacy theory; they just need to read aloud with their children and surround them with language. We can and should do the same for math by supporting conversations about—and play with—numbers, patterns, and shapes.
Presenters
Chris Nho – MathHappens Foundation

One Sky Project: Uplifting Indigenous Astronomy, Sharing Stories, Tools and Practices from Cultures Around the World
The One Sky Project is an international collaboration focused on increasing understanding about cultural and indigenous astronomy, its historical and modern applications, and how our One Sky connects us all. The project is freely available for download in flat and fulldome formats via the link in the QR code.
Presenters
Reza Morin-Dayani - 'Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai'i
Jean Ku'ulei Poy – Imiloa Astronomy Center

A Hua He Inoa: Bridging Culture and Astronomy Through Bilingual Programs
A Hua He Inoa bridges Hawaiian cultural knowledge and modern astronomy through bilingual planetarium programs, curriculum packs, and exhibits on native birds and light pollution. This talk highlights how these initiatives promote inclusion and accessibility in STEM while offering practical strategies to integrate culture, language, and science education effectively.
Presenters
Jean Ku'ulei Poy – Imiloa Astronomy Center
Kayla Lindsey-Asing – Imiloa Astronomy Center