Free, trauma-informed education for children affected by war

Earthlings Hub offers free, student-centered, inquiry-based learning for children, along with psychological support for parents and professional development for teachers.

Our Programs

Summer Camp Tamias

Camp Tamias is an in-person STEM summer program held in Charlton, MA. Our campers are children ages 10–15, engaging in authentic research guided by scientists.

The camp runs for two weeks each summer; dates for 2027 will be announced soon. Students build original research projects and take part in our Peer-to-Peer Instruction Program.

We provide full scholarships for Ukrainian students to ensure access to high-quality STEM education.

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Professional Development for Educators

Professional development and resources for educators working through the hardships of war.

We support Ukrainian educators with training in trauma-informed teaching methods and access to international educational networks, helping them continue providing quality education despite challenges.

So far, we have trained 100+ educators and worked with 15+ partner institutions.

Backpacks of Joy

Supporting the initiative of artist Ksenia Litvak to bring joy and creativity to Ukrainian children.

We deliver specially designed backpacks filled with art supplies and educational materials. This project brings smiles and hope to children in difficult circumstances.

So far, we have delivered 200+ backpacks.

Aimathic

Digital learning platform for mathematics and logic, fostering critical thinking skills.

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Parental Support

Support groups for parents affected by war.

We provide psychological support and educational resources to help parents develop coping strategies and maintain healthy family dynamics during these challenging times.

So far, we have helped 200+ parents, with 10+ psychologists involved.

Our Story

Earthlings Hub was founded in 2022 as a response to the Russian escalation of the war in Ukraine. Many have joined us, and more than 100 people have volunteered, providing science-based education and online lessons over the past years. The timeline below roughly illustrates how many classes we were able to provide for free every week.

4,062 free classes taught since March 2022. Each block is one week.

Our Team

Julia Brodsky

Julia Brodsky

Co-Founder

MSc in Astrophysics; founder and CEO of the Art of Inquiry online science program for middle school children, serving hundreds of students around the world; former instructor of NASA astronauts; researcher and STEM Education Lead at the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science.

Sasha Kaurov

Sasha Kaurov

Co-Founder

Interdisciplinary researcher with a PhD in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Currently studying public perception of science as a research associate in the Department of the History of Science at Harvard University and an affiliate research scientist at the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science.

Yulia Turchaninova

Yulia Turchaninova

Co-Founder

Professor, PhD in Education, MSc in Physics. A world-renowned educator with over forty years of experience who has led multiple international educational projects in the USA and Europe, involving hundreds of thousands of educators and students. Founder of the Parents College and Education without School initiatives.

Maria Levin

Maria Levin

Operations Manager

MSc in Physics; seasoned operations manager with extensive experience in technical consulting. Founder and former executive director of a daycare center, bringing a unique blend of scientific knowledge and operational leadership.

Advisory Board

Gregory Chamitoff

Gregory Chamitoff

Former NASA astronaut, Lawrence Hargrave Professor of Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Sydney, Australia, and Professor of Engineering Practice at Texas A&M University.

Tamara Yatsenko

Tamara Yatsenko

Academician of the National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine, Doctor of Psychology, Professor in the Department of Practical Psychology at Ukrainian State Dragomanov University.

Uri Wilensky

Uri Wilensky

Lorraine H. Morton Professor of Learning Sciences, Computer Science and Complex Systems at Northwestern University.

Yuli Fradkin

Yuli Fradkin

Attending Clinical Assistant Professor of Child Psychiatry at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; Assistant Professor at Rutgers and Yale medical schools.

Partners & Supporters

Partners

  • Innova School
  • EduGames
  • Natural Math
  • SMTB
  • Sophia Institute
  • EDUkraine
  • Technovation Girls
  • Art of Inquiry
  • Lecturers Without Borders
  • Tutoring Without Borders
  • Gdy liczy się czas
  • Lyzeum München
  • Open Covcheg
  • We Speak Science
  • The Python Club
  • Tardigrada School
  • Kvanta
  • PhET Interactive Simulations
  • Big Math Game
  • Artishoke Studio
  • The Learning Cohort
  • NotJustMath

Sponsors

  • BeginIT
  • ChangeX
  • Emergent Ventures
  • Individual donors
  • ShieldUkraine
  • Geoff Notkin Collection

Media Coverage

  • Universe Today
  • Voice of America
  • The Astro Ben Podcast
  • Humans for Mars Summit