About
Bringing the Universe to Everyone.
PULSAR (Public Understanding of Learning in Space and Research) Education is a student-led, non-profit initiative dedicated to making space science, astronomy, and STEM education accessible for students in Africa and beyond. We believe curiosity should never be limited by geography, resources, or background. The universe belongs to everyone, and education is the gateway to exploring it.
Mission
Our mission is to simplify complex concepts in astronomy and STEM, making them understandable, engaging, and accessible, especially for students who may not have easy access to scientific resources.
What We Do
Through articles, explainer series, guides, and space news, PULSAR provides educational content that helps readers explore topics ranging from black holes and cosmology to night sky observation and space missions.
Community
We welcome writers and curious minds to share their perspectives, publish their work, and be part of a growing global community.
Vision
Our vision is to grow into a global hub for accessible science education, connecting learners, creators, and researchers through knowledge, opportunities, and collaboration.
Unlike traditional platforms, PULSAR is built by students for students, creating a space where curiosity, learning, and collaboration come together.
Meet the Team
Tsiyon is an undergraduate student who is passionate about the cosmos and science. She has a deep interest in supernovae and the explosion of binary stars. She envisions building and being part of a global community centered on collaborative scientific learning.
Lynne Wonder Kariuki is an astronomer working in the astro-tourism industry in Kenya. She is passionate about space education and outreach, and has contributed to several initiatives in this field, including CanSat Kenya. Through her work, she aims to inspire curiosity and expand access to astronomy across diverse communities.
Hana is an undergraduate student in Addis Ababa with a keen interest in understanding the cosmos. She is actively working to develop her technical skills and contribute to the growth of the space science community in Ethiopia.
Why This Matters
Astronomy is one of the oldest and most inspiring sciences, yet access to education in this field is often limited by geography, economic resources, or institutional barriers. Many curious students around the world never get the chance to explore the universe beyond textbooks or brief online articles. Teachers and educators frequently lack free, reliable, and engaging materials to bring space science alive for their students.
Meanwhile, the general public often has a natural curiosity about the cosmos but little opportunity to explore it in a structured, meaningful way. Young researchers, too, sometimes struggle to find platforms where they can share ideas, collaborate with peers, or contribute to public understanding of space. PULSAR exists to close these gaps. By providing free, accessible, and educational resources, building interactive online communities, and supporting collaboration among learners and educators, we empower individuals to explore, question, and understand the universe.