Promoting Awareness of Light Pollution Through Collaborative University Courses

Abstract

Abstract Light pollution contributes to sustainability issues in urban areas. Raising awareness regarding light pollution and its effects becomes a necessity to increase individual contribution in reducing light pollution. We chose light pollution as a topic for collaborative courses in our university to facilitate collaboration between courses’ participants in promoting awareness regarding light pollution to the public. The participants were required to work in groups to explore light pollution issues. They also collected light pollution data using a citizen science project. They were also required to design visual media and plan a public event to promote public awareness. Students’ surveys were collected to assess the benefits of this collaborative project and as part of evaluation tools. The impact of the project to the society will be measured in the future since more data are needed.