Pulsar Pathway

Hands-on learning experiences in space subsystems, AI, and entrepreneurship for youth in Halifax, NS.

Program Overview

The Pulsar Pathway program is an educational initiative designed to ignite curiosity and foster innovation among Canadian youth. With a focus on space, ocean technology, AI, and entrepreneurship, Pulsar Pathway provides both online and in-person learning experiences to help students develop practical skills for future careers.

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Who:

Open to high school students in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Cost:

$500/month

Where:

Downtown Halifax

Program Curriculum

Engineering Fundamentals:

An entry point into what a university student might encounter in their first year of engineering, with introductions to engineering design and mechanics

Computer Programming Fundamentals:

An introduction to the building blocks of computer programming. Lectures starting from the complete basics to language syntax, variables, data types, conditionals and loops.

Physics Fundamentals:

An introduction to physics, with a focus on the basics of electro-magnetism, circuits (resistors, capacitors, energy in circuits). Other topics include, vectors, momentum, energy, principle of relativity, forces.

Satellite Subsystems:

CubeSat subsystems including ADCS (attitude determination and control system), EPS (electrical power system), OBC (on board computer), and SatComms (satellite communications)

Intro to Microcontrollers:

Labs using Arduinos, the Arduino gives a midpoint between the fundamentals of engineering and the fundamentals of computer science as it combines both.

Intro to Robotics:

What you might see in a beginner robotics course would be covered in this module. Using Elegoo Smart Car kits you will create a functional model Mars rover.

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Pulsar Pathway

Program Overview

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Program Curriculum

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Inclusive

Innovative

Empowering

Transformative

Industry-driven

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