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| Funder | Science and Technology Facilities Council |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Astrocymru (Wales) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start Date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| End Date | Aug 12, 2023 |
| Duration | 60 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Principal Investigator |
| Data Source | UKRI Gateway to Research |
| Grant ID | ST/Y003306/1 |
By providing weekly space related workshops that focus on careers in the space sector in Wales and to promote the work UKRI/STFC provide this project will aim to: * Introduce more space related STEAM activities in regions of low/no science capital. * Increase enjoyment and engagement in cross-curricular STEAM sessions using space as a context
* Raise participants aspirations in STEAM subjects
* Offer opportunities for the younger generations to participate in regular activities throughout the school holidays. Boredom is one of the major factors for anti-social behaviour in deprived communities, thus we aim to alleviate this with our weekly space-related activities.
* Bring communities together by providing opportunities for families and cross generations to socialise and interact through fun filled activities * Raise awareness of various careers in the U.K. space industry focusing on STFC apprenticeships and facilities * Raise awareness of Wales' contribution to the U.K space industry and Welsh companies involved in the space sector
* Promote first made-in-Wales satellite launch
* Provide art and craft resources, clothing items and food parcels to families in these high deprivation areas to help with the cost of living crisis that these families endure * Provide highly entertaining, informative and engaging Planetarium and 3D space shows * Create an exhibition of participants work that the community can have a sense of pride in
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