In preparation for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, the RMSC is launching its RMSC Community Eclipse Ambassador Program. RMSC Community Eclipse Ambassadors will be trained in eclipse education, basic astronomy, and eclipse viewing safety. For their organizations, Ambassadors will be provided with equipment including a telescope with a solar viewing filter, educational materials, solar viewing glasses, and materials for activities. Each organization will receive a $1,000 stipend for participation.
The Ambassador program aims to excite and educate the community about the total solar eclipse and distribute STEM learning into communities, creating local access to this natural phenomenon for all. The RMSC is inviting community-serving organizations across the region to participate in the program. “De-centralizing Science learning is the goal of this project; you don’t have to be in any specific place to view this eclipse, it will happen for everyone in our region. RMSC is excited to help communities build capacity to host their own viewing celebrations,” said Hillary Olson, RMSC President & CEO.
Participants should represent community organizations, businesses, or municipalities as well as serve people within Rochester and the nine counties (Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates), such as:
•Community centers
•Youth service organizations
•Recreation centers
•Neighborhood associations
•Places of worship
•Municipalities
•Businesses that serve large public groups –
restaurants, wineries, hotels, etc.
•After school programs
•Arts organizations and museums
•Libraries
There will be a virtual information session to learn more about the program on Thursday, February 2, at 10 a.m. on Zoom. Organizations interested in applying for the RMSC Community Eclipse Ambassador program can learn more and sign up for the informational session at https://rochestereclipse2024.org/rmsc-community-eclipse-ambassadors/.
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