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Student uses a pipet to extract DNA with other students looking on.

Fish Market Survey

Senior biology students use a DNA barcoding kit to test local grocery store fish samples, and discover if the fish they bought is mislabeled and part of food fraud!
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Fish Market Survey
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Shayla Brown

Education Pathway
College/Technical
University
Job Title
Environmental Coordinator
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Shayla Brown
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Introduction to Freshwater Wetlands

Learn about the geology, chemistry and ecology of freshwater wetlands.
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Introduction to Freshwater Wetlands
Edith Tobe à un site restauré

Edith Tobe

Education Pathway
College/Technical
University
Job Title
Executive Director
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Edith Tobe
Krysten Rutherford

Krysten Rutherford

Education Pathway
University
Job Title
PhD Candidate, Oceanography
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Krysten Rutherford
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Hollee Heal

Education Pathway
College/Technical
Job Title
Health, Safety, Environmental Coordinator
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Hollee Heal
Melony Catana

Melony Catana

Education Pathway
College/Technical
Job Title
Environmental Technologist & CEO
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Melony Catana
Heather Orr | Gestionnaire de projet, digue à stériles

Heather Orr

Education Pathway
University
Job Title
Project Manager
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Heather Orr

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Brittany Tuttle

Education Pathway
University
Job Title
Planner
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Brittany Tuttle
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The Solutioneers Week 5: Chemical Bonding

This week's episodes and hands-on activity explore some cool chemistry!
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The Solutioneers Week 5: Chemical Bonding
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Krista Pooley

Education Pathway
University
Job Title
Environmental Assessment Coordinator
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Krista Pooley
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Environment Videos

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Environment Videos
plastic food containers, trays and food packaging made from polystyrene

Polystyrene: The Pros, the Cons, the Chemistry

Learn the organic chemistry behind this very useful plastic. Why is recycling polystyrene hard? Why does polystyrene often end up as solid waste?
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Polystyrene: The Pros, the Cons, the Chemistry
Bird near a wind farm

How do Wind Farms Affect Birds and Bats?

Wind energy generates a lot of electricity in Canada. But wind turbines can be dangerous for wildlife.
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How do Wind Farms Affect Birds and Bats?
A beaver looks up from the water. Image © Jillian Cooper, iStockPhoto.com

Canadian Invaders!

Beavers are a Canadian symbol. But in South America, they’re considered an invasive species.
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Canadian Invaders!