Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$129,707.84

Agreement Date:

Nov 8, 2010 -

Description:

The main objective of this initiative is to provide undergraduate students with a learning opportunity to apply knowledge learned in physics courses to a real-life, hands-on experience. This is accomplished through student-led design, building and delivery of a short (one year) end to end space mission which will fly on a high altitude balloon.

Organization:

Canadian Space Agency

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).

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Reference Number:

003-2010-2011-Q3-00900

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Payment of the contribution will be made as follows:

2010/11:$31,055.52, 2011/12:$98,652.32

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Alberta Institute for Space Science Exploration and Tech

Program:

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

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.