Outreach activities
As an astronomer and researcher, I believe outreach activities are crucial for several reasons. Firstly, they help bridge the gap between scientific research and the general public, making science more accessible and understandable to everyone. Secondly, they promote science literacy and inspire young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Finally, they provide an opportunity to share the excitement and beauty of the universe with people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures.
Some important outreach activities include public lectures, science festivals, planetarium shows, star parties, and science education programs for schools and community groups. These activities provide an opportunity to share the latest research findings in astronomy and astrophysics and engage the public in hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences. Additionally, social media and online platforms have become powerful tools for outreach, allowing scientists to reach a broader audience and share their research and discoveries in real time. Through these activities, astronomers and researchers can increase public awareness and understanding of the universe, inspire future generations of scientists, and foster a greater appreciation for the natural world. I have collaborated with the local schools when they visit the old observatory and the planetarium.
I was collaborating with IOAA as an academic marker and am also interested in attending in non-astronomical summits and technologies. Presenting astronomy at non-astronomy summits, such as the WTCF summit, is crucial as it helps to raise public awareness and interest in the field. Astronomy is not just limited to scientific research but has significant implications for society, culture, and tourism. For instance, stargazing tourism is a rapidly growing industry in many parts of the world, attracting millions of people each year. Astronomy can also contribute to sustainable tourism practices and promote environmental awareness. Therefore, it is essential to showcase the broader impact of astronomy beyond academia and to engage with policymakers, industry leaders, and the public to promote the field's significance. I attended the WTCF Tourism Summit 2019 in Helsinki. I also presented my hometown (Ardabil) at this summit. In 2022, I attended a deep tech summit at Dipoli at the University of Aalto.
Hobbies
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Hiking is one of my favorite hobbies.
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Climbing five times the Sabalan (Savalan) mountain's peak with 4,811 meters (15,784 ft) height
2. Climbing and hiking in the Alps mountains, Sesto, Italy (summer 2019)
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Learning Azerbaijani Mugham
Mugham - one of the main genres of Azerbaijani folk music – sounded in ancient times. The meaning of "Mugham" is interpreted as "God sent music." And for its numerous admirers - it is a beautiful lyrical melody, a state of mind, a way to merge with the world, and a kind of cosmic philosophy. Mugham is normally performed by three musicians - a tar player, a kamancha player, and a singer, who leads the main theme decorating it with improvisations and emotional shades. For the Azerbaijani people, mugham is music, philosophy, and a kind of meditation, which helps to uncover spiritual bases in people, having a healing effect on the soul and mind and forming aphilosophical and cultural of thinking and everything that laid the basis of multiculturalism - the modern progressive policy of the Republic of Azerbaijan (read more)
