Sep 9, 2026 | News
Although the StAnD project officially ended in August 2026, we have decided to continue promoting asteroid campaigns throughout the coming school years. This will help keep the importance of planetary defence firmly in the spotlight, while engaging students and...
Aug 31, 2026 | News
The StAnD team Although StAnD officially finishes in September 2026, we will be here for you, bringing you occasional news and further opportunities over the coming years and we hope you will stay in touch. Please send us your comments, share your ideas and any...
Aug 14, 2026 | News
Waiting for the Opening Reception at COSPAR 2026. Photo credit: Chiara Lamberti, PRISMA INAF. The final showcasing of the Students As Planetary Defenders (StAnD) took place at the 46th COSPAR Scientific Assembly and Associated Events, in Florence, Italy, 1 to 9 August...
Jul 6, 2026 | News
Looking to expand your knowledge of StAnD topics while gaining recognition for your professional development? The StAnD Academy offers a free, flexible way for teachers to explore key STEM themes and strengthen their classroom resources, and it runs through the...
Jun 17, 2026 | News
The winners of the StAnD Image Competition are: Zoé Fontaine-Casal (16) from the Lycée Louis Armand, Eaubonne, France Anna Lotta Rinkleib (16), Freie Waldorfschule Lienen, Germany Cheyenne Landsberg (17), Freie Waldorfschule Lienen, Germany Zoé said “I chose to work...
Jun 11, 2026 | News
Students at the Collège André Léotard in Fréjus and at the Collège Frédéric Mistral in Nice, in the south of France, enjoyed using authentic scientific processes during triangulation workshops in early June led by INAF researcher Dario Barghini, with Chiara Lamberti....
