International Student Astronomy Organization
The Full Story of ISAO
About Us
ABOUT ISAO NONPROFIT
ISAO was founded in March 2024 by Yu Zhu, a 10th grader at Great Neck South High School, with a vision to prepare middle and high school students the necessary skills to conduct real astronomy research. In doing so, Yu and her high school collaborators established "satellite hubs," outlining astronomy, math, and coding skills needed in every grade level. ISAO soon began offering coding tutorials, sci-fi workshops, literature guides, and even mentorship connections with NASA, CSI, and George Tech! These resources were the structural support that aspiring astronomers needed to succeed. Today, ISAO has reached 35 underserved schools across 12 countries.
Vision
To create a fascinating astronomy world where every student has the opportunity to explore and engage with their interests and broadening accessibility to various free workshops and resources aligning with their career pathways.
Mission
Aiming to combat accessibility issues by creating a comprehensive platform for students to learn about the resources available to them and communicate amongst each other. From free workshops, summer programs, and webinars to research opportunities and user forums, we hope this site will empower astrophiles worldwide.
