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Title:

ATLAS (Atlantic Academy of Space)

Agreement Number:

22STEMG04

Agreement Value:

$50,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 29, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

ATLAS (ATLantic Academy of Space) is an educational initiative that will introduce Atlantic Canadian high school students to space exploration, artificial intelligence (AI), engineering and technology through an intensive two-week CubeSat satellite design program (Summer Academy) at Dalhousie University. ATLAS will work towards gender parity and a target of 50% Indigenous and Black student enrollment, collaborating with youth-serving organizations to promote the opportunity. The first of its kind in Atlantic Canada, ATLAS will offer learning experiences in AI, software, and hardware development, instilling a range of mathematics, computer science and engineering skills. Combining a high level of program interaction with meaningful experiences will empower youth to find confidence and success in STEM. The program curriculum will be hands-on and tailored specifically for high school students, presenting participants with advanced, real-world scenarios, challenging youth to think critically, creatively and collaboratively.

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 students in the Canadian Space program.

Location:

Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3H 4R2

Reference Number:

003-2022-2023-Q1-00034

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

Dalhousie 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.