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Title:

Expanding STEM Education and Outreach for Youth in the NWT

Agreement Number:

PKA-2021-0027

Agreement Value:

$450,000.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 15, 2020 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

Aurora Research Institute (ARI) delivers: (1) hands-on [STEM] learning experiences for youth; (2) [STEM] professional development sessions and support for teachers; and (3) community STEM outreach events. The demand for [ARI] programming is increasing, and the goal of the proposed three-year project is not only to continue [ARI] work in the Beaufort Delta and South Slave regions but also to expand it to the North Slave region using the same community-oriented, responsive model. These funds will support Outreach Coordinator positions to deliver programming in each region.

Organization:

Polar Knowledge Canada

Expected Results:

Mobilize polar knowledge in Canada and abroad

Location:

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CA

Reference Number:

171-2020-2021-Q2-00027

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

Aurora College

Program:

Polar Knowledge Application Program

Program Purpose:

This Program aims to lead the mobilization of polar science and technology into action. CHARS will "analyse and disseminate polar knowledge from its Science and Technology Program, as well as that from current federal, territorial and other stakeholders, and investments to inform management, programming and policies; promote Artic science and technology nationally and internationally; and build capacity through training, outreach, and learning opportunities. This will ensure polar knowledge is relevant to stakeholders and builds a science culture in Canada.

Coverage:

Northwest Territories