Media Advisory - International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Canadian Space Agency recruiting junior astronauts across Canada!

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
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 2 Rue de la Commune Ouest Montréal, Quebec  H2Y 2E2
Tuesday, February 11
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 Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory Western University 1151 Richmond Street London, Ontario  N6A 3K7
When:	6 p.m. (ET)
What:	Junior Astronauts activities will be held by the Canadian Association for Girls In Science.
Where:	University of Toronto Mississauga Campus 27 King's College Street Toronto, Ontario  M5S 1A1

Website: http://asc-csa.gc.ca
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