Saturday, March 28, 2026
Quick! What Canadian invention is 17 metres long, has “bones” made of carbon fibre and titanium, and can move satellites using less electricity than a kitchen teakettle? That’s right, it’s the Canadarm! Join us to build your own miniature version of this space station essential (important piece of space station equipment) and explore robotics with electrical engineer Sky!
Time
Ages 7-12: 8 am PT • 9 am MT • 10 am CT • 11 am ET • 12 pm AT
Ages 13-17: 10 am PT • 11 am MT • 12 pm CT • 1 pm ET • 2 pm AT
Materials and Preparation
Materials will be posted ~2 weeks before the session. Check back later!
Meet the Expert
Sky Bjel
Sky Bjel is a lifelong science enthusiast driven to push beyond limits, becoming the first engineer in her family while contributing meaningfully to aerospace research and industry. A recent electrical engineering graduate, she focuses on designing robotic systems for space and extreme environments, with experience in AI-driven autonomy, spacecraft avionics design, and systems integration.
This programming was developed by Sky Biel, Mikaela Moore, and Sydney Brooks.
