Dalhousie University

Published purpose

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 critically, creatively and collaboratively.