Title:
Science North Star Parties
Agreement Number:
21STEMG21
Agreement Value:
$10,310.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 15, 2021 - Aug 31, 2022
Description:
The project « Science North Star Parties »
aims to develop a weekly series of in-person
and virtual Star Parties to provide
impactful and entertaining space-related
STEM experiences for youth and their
families across Northern Ontario and beyond.
Star Parties will showcase Canadian space
contributions (Space Robotics, AI and space
exploration, Artemis and Gateway), and STEM
careers through short presentations and
guest speakers, and engage audiences in both
Western and Indigenous astronomy.
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:
Sudbury, Ontario, CA P3E 5S9
Reference Number:
003-2021-2022-Q2-05381
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Science North
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.