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Julie Leblanc (she/her)
Women in STEM Special Advisor
My work is to support girls and women to pursue and education and careers in STEM.
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What are the Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy?
STEM Explained
These two “point-counterpoint” videos provide arguments for and against using nuclear energy to generate electricity.
![How does nuclear power work?](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-09/Pickering_nuclear_power_generating_station.jpg?itok=GnR2V5ZK)
Generating Electricity: Nuclear Energy
STEM Explained
Learn how electricity is generated at a nuclear power generating station.
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Cleaning Up Nuclear Waste After Decommissioning
STEM Explained
When a nuclear reactor is no longer in use, the radioactivity in its materials remains. That’s why it’s important to safely deal with the radioactive waste those plants leave behind.
![Jason Andrews, P.Eng | Civil Engineer with Stantec at the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Jason Andrews, P.Eng | Ingénieur civil, Stantec à la Station nucléaire Point Lepreau](/sites/default/files/styles/career_image/public/6153_13.jpg?itok=JLEWnuEx)
Jason Andrews, P.Eng
Career Profiles
Civil Engineer
Jason Andrews is a civil engineer at Stantec at the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station.