Dalhousie University
ATLAS (Atlantic Academy of Space) — 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. The first of its kind in Atlantic Canada, ATLAS will offer learning experiences in AI, software, and hardware development, instilling a range of mathematics, computer science and engineering skills. Combining a high level of program interaction with meaningful experiences will empower youth to find confidence and success in STEM. The program curriculum will be hands-on and tailored specifically for high school students, presenting participants with advanced, real-world scenarios, challenging youth to think critical