/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Canadian Space Agency recruiting junior astronauts across Canada!/ Français
LONGUEUIL, QC, Feb. 7, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is taking part in a number of activities on February 9 and 11 as part of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The Junior Astronauts campaign will be in the spotlight.
Thanks to a number of collaborators, young people and the general public in various regions across Canada will have the opportunity to learn more about different space-related careers and what it takes to become an astronaut.
CSA engineer Miriam Micael will also give a virtual lecture on her educational and professional background.
Click here for a complete list of activities.
The media are invited to attend in person or to join the virtual lecture.
Sunday, February 9 |
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When: |
10:30 a.m. (ET) |
What: |
Junior Astronauts activity led by a CSA team during the Women and Girls in Science event. |
Where: |
Montréal Science Centre |
Tuesday, February 11 |
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When: |
6 p.m. (ET) |
What: |
Virtual lecture by Miriam Micael on her career and the Junior Astronauts campaign. Campaign activities will be held on-site during a special Western University event. |
Where: |
https://westernuniversity.zoom.us/j/487715171 |
When: |
6 p.m. (ET)
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What: |
Junior Astronauts activities will be held by the Canadian Association for Girls In Science.
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Where: |
University of Toronto |
Website: http://asc-csa.gc.ca
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