Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:
-
Agreement Value:
$30,500.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 8, 2010 -
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.
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:
Toronto, Ontario, CA
Reference Number:
003-2010-2011-Q3-00902
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient's Legal Name:
York University
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.