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

York University|Université York

$30,500.00

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

FY 2010-11 · 2010-11-08

Summary
This is a bridging program between the secondary and postsecondary levels of education. The main objectives of this initiative are to increase interest, knowledge and skills in space engineering (with a focus on nanosatellites) among secondary level students through the development and delivery of hands-on activities related to satellite engineering. The initiative targets 10-16 year old Canadian students who will participate in hands-on workshops that will focus on concepts such as satellite mass properties, nanosatellite antenna design, on-board computer development, software design and microrover design. Graduate students will host the workshops and teach participants about the fundamental principles of space engineering and apply physics and engineering skills in order to derive potential solutions.
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
Toronto|Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement Start Date
2010-11-08
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$30,500.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This is a bridging program between the secondary and postsecondary levels of education. The main objectives of this initiative are to increase interest, knowledge and skills in space engineering (with a focus on nanosatellites) among secondary level students through the development and delivery of hands-on activities related to satellite engineering. The initiative targets 10-16 year old Canadian students who will participate in hands-on workshops that will focus on concepts such as satellite mass properties, nanosatellite antenna design, on-board computer development, software design and microrover design. Graduate students will host the workshops and teach participants about the fundamental principles of space engineering and apply physics and engineering skills in order to derive potential solutions.
Description (French)
Il s'agit d'un programme qui fait la transition entre les études secondaires et postsecondaires. Cette initiative a pour principal objectif d'accroître l'intérêt des étudiants du secondaire à l'égard des techniques spatiales (et particulièrement des nanosatellites) ainsi que leurs connaissances et compétences à ce chapitre, par l'élaboration et la réalisation d'activités pratiques liées à l'ingénierie des satellites. Le projet s'adresse à des étudiants canadiens âgés de 10 à 16 ans, qui participeront à des ateliers pratiques axés sur des concepts tels que les caractéristiques de masse des satellites, les antennes nanosatellitaires, le développement d'ordinateurs de bord, et la conception de logiciels et de microrovers. Les étudiants des cycles supérieurs animeront les ateliers, enseigneront aux participants les principes fondamentaux de l'ingénierie spatiale et mettront en pratique leurs compétences en physique et en ingénierie afin d'élaborer des solutions potentielles.
Expected Results
Increased knowledge and skills in space-related disciplines among target audience, ex. International conferences (number and type of learning events attended). Target audience reached through learning activities and materials related to science and technology (number of persons reached by audience segments).
Expected Results (French)
Accroitre les connaissances et compétences dans les disciplines liées à l'espace parmi le public cible, par ex: conférences internationales (nombre et type d'événements d'apprentissage suivis). Public cible atteint grâce à des activités d'apprentissage et du matériel lié à la science et à la technologie (nombre de personnes touchées par les segments d'audience).
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
Toronto|Toronto
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
York University|Université York
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Reference Number
003-2010-2011-Q3-00902