Title:
Engineering Science Quest (ESQ) Explores Space
Agreement Number:
21STEMG26
Agreement Value:
$5,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 16, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022
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”.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
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.
Location:
Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2L 3G1
Reference Number:
003-2021-2022-Q2-05380
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Waterloo
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.