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

University of Waterloo|Université de Waterloo

$5,000.00

Engineering Science Quest (ESQ) Explores Space

FY 2021-22 · 2021-09-16

Summary
The project « Engineering Science Quest (ESQ) Explores Space» delves into the exciting world of space in a series of hands-on activities delivered within the community. Participants will explore a range of space-related topics, such as coding a virtual space vehicle to pickup space debris, using machine learning to communicate with an alien in a new language, and making a greenhouse to grow food in the cold, harsh conditions of space. Youth will learn about the connections between STEM and space, opening their eyes to endless possibilities that are “out of this world”.
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
Waterloo|Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Reference Number
003-2021-2022-Q2-05380
Amendment Number
0
Agreement Type
Grant
Recipient Type
F
Recipient Legal Name
University of Waterloo|Université de Waterloo
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient City
Waterloo|Waterloo
Recipient Postal Code
N2L 3G1
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.
Agreement Title
Engineering Science Quest (ESQ) Explores Space
Agreement Title (French)
Engineering Science Quest (ESQ) Explores Space
Agreement Number
21STEMG26
Agreement Value
$5,000.00
Agreement Start Date
2021-09-16
Agreement End Date
2022-03-31
Description
The project « Engineering Science Quest (ESQ) Explores Space» delves into the exciting world of space in a series of hands-on activities delivered within the community. Participants will explore a range of space-related topics, such as coding a virtual space vehicle to pickup space debris, using machine learning to communicate with an alien in a new language, and making a greenhouse to grow food in the cold, harsh conditions of space. Youth will learn about the connections between STEM and space, opening their eyes to endless possibilities that are “out of this world”.
Description (French)
Le projet « Engineering Science Quest (ESQ) Explores Space » explore le monde passionnant de l'espace grâce à une série d'activités pratiques proposées au sein de la communauté. Les participants exploreront une gamme de sujets liés à l'espace, tels que le codage d'un véhicule spatial virtuel qui devra ramasser des débris spatiaux, l'utilisation de l'apprentissage machine pour communiquer avec un extraterrestre dans une nouvelle langue et la fabrication d'une serre pour cultiver des aliments dans les conditions froides et difficiles de l'espace. Les jeunes en apprendront davantage sur les liens entre les STIM et l'espace, ce qui leur permettra de se rendre compte des possibilités infinies qui sont « hors de notre monde ».
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 educators in the Canadian Space program.
Expected Results (French)
L’élément de programme de Sensibilisation à l’espace offre une aide financière pour les initiatives dont le but est de mieux faire connaître le Programme spatial canadien aux jeunes et aux éducateurs canadiens et d’accroître leur participation à ce programme.
Organization Code
csa-asc
Organization
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
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