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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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Innovations in Nuclear Technologies
STEM Explained
Learn about why Canada is a world leader in nuclear technology.
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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.
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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.
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What are Cosmic Rays?
Backgrounders
This backgrounder has information about both cosmic & neutron radiation.
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Jason Andrews, P.Eng
Career Profiles
Civil Engineer
Jason Andrews is a civil engineer at Stantec at the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station.