Title:
Space Exploration Engineering Kompetition (SEEK) & SEEK JR
Agreement Number:
23STEMG018
Agreement Value:
$12,464.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 12, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
The main objective of this project is to increase awareness and interest in in space engineering and robotics to high school and university students. A rover competition will be organized targeting the groups of students from high-schools in Toronto area. Different teams of students will prepare for the event over a couple of months and they will compete with other teams on the day of the event. Materials and support for students and educators will be made available.
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:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5S 3G4
Reference Number:
003-2023-2024-Q3-00010
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
RSX
Recipient's Legal Name:
Robotics for Space Exploration
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.