Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$400,000.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 1, 2017 -

Description:

Let's Talk Science will launch a project titled “Optimal Environmental Conditions for Life” to engage students and educators in space-related educational opportunities that showcase and celebrate David Saint-Jacques' mission to the International Space Station in 2018. It is a large-scale “citizen-science” action project designed for use in schools across Canada to gather data about environmental conditions for optimal health. This project will involve universities, colleges, teachers' associations, and departments of education. It will allow thousands of young Canadians to build critical skills and conduct research related to life on the International Space Station, with the aim of inspiring them to pursue an education in STEM disciplines.

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:

London, Ontario, CA

Reference Number:

003-2017-2018-Q3-03540

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year

Recipient's Legal Name:

Let's Talk Science

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.