Fermi Communications and Public Outreach

TL;DR

This paper describes the outreach efforts by Sonoma State University's group to promote Fermi discoveries through press events, social media, illustrations, and public talks, enhancing public engagement with astrophysics.

Contribution

It details the specific outreach activities and tools developed to communicate Fermi's scientific findings to the public and amateur astronomers.

Findings

Increased public awareness of Fermi discoveries.

Development of educational illustrations and tools.

Successful engagement through public talks and social media.

Abstract

The Sonoma State University (SSU) Education and Public Outreach (E/PO) group participates in the planning and execution of press conferences that feature noteworthy Fermi discoveries, as well as supporting social media and outreach websites. We have also created many scientific illustrations for the media, tools for amateur astronomers for use at star parties, and have given numerous public talks about Fermi discoveries.