Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Atlantic Academy of Space (ATLAS)
Agreement Number:
23STEMG05
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 21, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
A partnership between SuperNOVA at Dalhousie University (SuperNOVA), GALAXIA Mission Systems (GALAXIA), and Dalhousie Space Systems Lab (DSS), 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.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
The Space Awareness element of the program provides financial support for initiatives designed to increase awareness and participation of Canadian youth and educators in the Canadian Space Program.
Location:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3H4R2
Reference Number:
003-2023-2024-Q1-00006
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Operating Name:
SuperNOVA at Dalhousie
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.