Presentation to students on engineering in the space sector
Media advisory
Longueuil, Quebec, March 19, 2018 — In order to encourage the next generation to pursue careers in engineering and technology, Kumudu Jinadasa, project engineer and mission manager at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), will talk to young Canadians about her career.
On Wednesday, March 21, she will give a virtual presentation to over 260 elementary school students and will answer their questions.
Media representatives are invited to go to the schools listed below or watch the presentation live on the Canadian Space Agency's YouTube channel.
Date:
March 21, 2018
Time:
11:30 am ET
What:
Presentation on being an engineer
Who:
Kumudu Jinadasa, project engineer and mission manager at the CSA
Where:
C.W. Perry School
186 Sagewood Blvd. SW, Airdrie, Alberta T4B 3A6
Webber Academy
1515 – 93rd Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T3H 4A8
Emerald Ridge Elementary School
15 Motherwell Drive, White City, Saskatchewan S4L 0C5
Live broadcast: Canadian Space Agency's YouTube channel
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Contact information:
Canadian Space Agency
Media Relations Office
Telephone: 450-926-4370
Website: http://asc-csa.gc.ca
Email: ASC.Medias-Media.CSA@canada.ca
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