Title:
Pulsar Space Industry Mentorship Program
Agreement Number:
24EDIPUL15
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 15, 2024 - Aug 31, 2025
Description:
The Pulsar Career Launchpad will be the first space education program of its kind in Atlantic Canada, educating students of all backgrounds to better serve the diverse needs of the space industry. Unlike many space programs, which recruit students primarily from computer science or engineering programs, the Pulsar Institute will recruit 50 students from all post-secondary backgrounds, including commerce, the humanities, social sciences, and trades in addition to students in science and engineering programs. In the ever-growing space industry, and in supporting the CSA in prioritising innovation and industrial capabilities, the Pulsar Career Launchpad will engage with a relatively untouched demographic of students interested in the space sector to contribute to the ever-expanding space ecosystem, potentially resulting in a boost to economic growth and job opportunities within the industry.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
The Space Learning element of the program provides financial support to participate in learning opportunities to Canadian students at the post-secondary level and physicians to increase their knowledge and experience in advanced space-related educational activities and disciplines.
Location:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3J 3J8
Reference Number:
003-2024-2025-Q2-00061
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
The Proponent has requested a change to the disbursement schedule in order to better align with the Project activities, as the Project is progressing faster than initially planned.
Amendment Date
Dec 23, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
Pulsar Institute
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.