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Grant: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

Dalhousie University|Université Dalhousie

$50,000.00

ATLAS (Atlantic Academy of Space)

FY 2022-23 · 2022-06-29

Summary
ATLAS (ATLantic Academy of Space) is an educational initiative that will introduce Atlantic Canadian high school students to space exploration, artificial intelligence (AI), engineering and technology through an intensive two-week CubeSat satellite design program (Summer Academy) at Dalhousie University. ATLAS will work towards gender parity and a target of 50% Indigenous and Black student enrollment, collaborating with youth-serving organizations to promote the opportunity. The first of its kind in Atlantic Canada, ATLAS will offer learning experiences in AI, software, and hardware development, instilling a range of mathematics, computer science and engineering skills. Combining a high level of program interaction with meaningful experiences will empower youth to find confidence and success in STEM. The program curriculum will be hands-on and tailored specifically for high school students, presenting participants with advanced, real-world scenarios, challenging youth to think critically, creatively and collaboratively.
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
Halifax|Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2023-03-31
Agreement Number
22STEMG04
Agreement Start Date
2022-06-29
Agreement Title
ATLAS (Atlantic Academy of Space)
Agreement Title (French)
ATLAS (Académie atlantique de l'espace)
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$50,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
ATLAS (ATLantic Academy of Space) is an educational initiative that will introduce Atlantic Canadian high school students to space exploration, artificial intelligence (AI), engineering and technology through an intensive two-week CubeSat satellite design program (Summer Academy) at Dalhousie University. ATLAS will work towards gender parity and a target of 50% Indigenous and Black student enrollment, collaborating with youth-serving organizations to promote the opportunity. The first of its kind in Atlantic Canada, ATLAS will offer learning experiences in AI, software, and hardware development, instilling a range of mathematics, computer science and engineering skills. Combining a high level of program interaction with meaningful experiences will empower youth to find confidence and success in STEM. The program curriculum will be hands-on and tailored specifically for high school students, presenting participants with advanced, real-world scenarios, challenging youth to think critically, creatively and collaboratively.
Description (French)
ATLAS (ATLantic Academy of Space) est une initiative éducative qui initiera les élèves du secondaire du Canada atlantique à l'exploration spatiale, à l'intelligence artificielle (IA), à l'ingénierie et à la technologie par le biais d'un programme intensif de deux semaines de conception de satellites CubeSat (Académie d'été) à l'Université Dalhousie. ATLAS s'efforcera d'atteindre la parité entre les sexes et un objectif de 50 % d'inscriptions d'étudiants autochtones et noirs, en collaborant avec des organisations au service des jeunes pour promouvoir cette opportunité. Première de son genre au Canada atlantique, ATLAS offrira des expériences d'apprentissage en IA, en développement de logiciels et de matériel, en inculquant un éventail de compétences en mathématiques, en informatique et en ingénierie. La combinaison d'un niveau élevé d'interaction avec le programme et d'expériences significatives permettra aux jeunes de trouver la confiance et le succès dans les STIM. Le programme sera pratique et spécialement conçu pour les élèves du secondaire. Les participants seront confrontés à des scénarios avancés du monde réel qui les inciteront à faire preuve d'esprit critique, de créativité et de collaboration.
Expected Results
The Space Awareness element of the program provides financial support to initiatives designed to increase awareness of and participation of Canadian youth and students in the Canadian Space program.
Expected Results (French)
L'élément de sensibilisation à l'espace du programme offre un soutien financier aux initiatives visant à accroître la sensibilisation et la participation des jeunes et des étudiants canadiens au programme spatial canadien.
Organization Code
csa-asc
Organization
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Program Name
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Name (French)
Programme global de subventions et contributions à l'appui de la recherche, de la sensibilisation et de l'éducation en sciences et technologies spatiales
Program Purpose
This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities. The Awareness and Learning Component aims to provide learning opportunities to Canadian students in various space-related disciplines; to support the operations of organizations dedicated to space research and education; and to increase awareness of Canadian space science and technology among Canadian students and their participation in related activities.
Program Purpose (French)
Ce programme appuie le développement des connaissances et l'innovation dans des domaines prioritaires de l'ASC et accroît la sensibilisation et la participation des Canadiens aux disciplines et aux activités liées à l'espace. Le volet Sensibilisation et éducation vise à offrir des possibilités d'apprentissage aux étudiants canadiens dans diverses disciplines liées à l'espace, à soutenir les activités des organisations qui se consacrent à la recherche et à l'éducation dans le domaine spatial, à sensibiliser les étudiants canadiens aux sciences et technologies spatiales canadiennes et à les faire participer davantage à des activités connexes.
Recipient City
Halifax|Halifax
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Dalhousie University|Université Dalhousie
Recipient Postal Code
B3H 4R2
Recipient Province or Territory
NS
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2022-2023-Q1-00034