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Understanding Science

Backgrounders

Learn about why the Nature of Science is an important part of science literacy.

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Zack Anderson (he/him)

Career Profiles

Director, Science Connections

I manage a team of talented individuals and build partnerships to create great programs at the Telus Spark Science Centre.
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Joana Augusto (she/her)

Career Profiles

Coordinator, Volunteer Professional Development & Training

I design professional development and training opportunities for volunteers at Let’s Talk Science.
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Sarah Ellis (she/her)

Career Profiles

Senior Scientist

I research and develop new technologies which help fight climate change.
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Dong An (he/him)

Career Profiles

Electrical Engineer / Lead Analog Designer

I design semiconductor chips used on electronic devices.
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Nevicia Case (she/her)

Career Profiles

Postdoctoral Fellow

I do research on how to make stem cell therapies more accessible, while also making sure they're safe and effective in treating diseases.
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Ryan Tuira

Career Profiles

Engineering Superintendent

I solve problems for customers that have an engineering or science element to them.
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Shamim Abbas

Career Profiles

Special Process Engineer

I work with our suppliers to make sure the supply chain meets our standards of quality.
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Fibonacci and Golden Ratio

Backgrounders

Learn about the Fibonacci sequence and its relationship to some shapes in nature.

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Sarah Jane Eaton

Career Profiles

Director

I lead a team that is responsible for licensing small modular reactors.
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Chris Murray

Career Profiles

Associate Professor (Physics)

I teach undergraduate physics and conduct research in biopolymers and environmental technology.
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Natasha Holmes

Career Profiles

Associate Professor (Physics)

I study how people learn physics and how to structure physics courses to improve student learning.
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Hannah Dudney (she/her)

Career Profiles

Research Analyst

I'm involved in different kinds of health research related to disability, engineering, and access to places like parks.
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Corey Nislow (he/him)

Career Profiles

Professor and Genomics Research Chair

I study how drugs work and how an individual’s genetic makeup can affect their response to drug treatment.
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L. Creighton Avery (she/her)

Career Profiles

Osteoarchaeologist

I examine human skeletal remains from archaeological sites to learn about their lives.