Lena Danaia
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About
Lena Danaia’s research lies at the intersection of astronomy education and inquiry-based learning, with a focus on integrating robotic telescopes into school curricula. Her major contributions center on developing and evaluating programs that empower high school students to conduct authentic scientific research using remote, robotic observatories. Notably, she is a key figure behind the "Our Solar Siblings" (OSS) project, an innovative, non-profit educational initiative launched in 2014 that partners with the Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO). This project, detailed in her most-cited paper (12 citations), provides students hands-on access to professional-grade telescopes, fostering engagement with real astronomical data. Her work also includes a seminal study (5 citations) examining the adoption of robotic telescope-based inquiry learning across OECD countries, identifying gaps and opportunities in formal science curricula. Through these efforts, Danaia has helped bridge the gap between professional astronomy and secondary education, demonstrating how student-led research can enhance scientific literacy. Her achievements highlight a commitment to democratizing access to cutting-edge tools, inspiring the next generation of scientists to explore the universe from their classrooms.
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