COVID-19 Resources
STEM Explained
COVID-19 learning resources and suggestions for discussing with students.
Introduction to Bacteria
Backgrounders
What exactly are bacteria? What types of bacteria are there? And are they really as bad as people think they are?
Namrata Joshi
PhD Neuroscience
Julie Koloff
Career Profiles
Wetland Specialist
The Immune Response: A Cellular War
STEM Explained
An inflammatory response is your body’s attempt to fight invaders. Learn how your body springs into action when attacked!
Diana Chomack
Environmental Planner
Madiha Khan
Patent Examiner
Algae Biofuel: Can Pond Scum Power the Planet?
STEM Explained
Learn about the potential of algae as a material for making biofuel.
The Science Behind Calories and Nutrition Facts Labels
STEM Explained
Find out how scientists figure out the information on food nutrition labels and why that information can help to keep you healthy.
Introduction to Viruses
Backgrounders
Learn about the basics of viruses.
Using Mussels to Monitor the Environment
STEM Explained
Mussels are a kind of invertebrate that filter food out of the water they live in. This makes them a great tool for monitoring environmental water quality and tracking bioaccumulation in aquatic food webs.
The Science Behind the Calico Cat's Colours
STEM Explained
The patchwork fur colour of Calico and tortoiseshell cats is an interesting case of genetics, heredity and sex-linked traits.
How Do Trees Survive in Winter?
STEM Explained
What adaptations and processes do trees in northern climates have to survive winter?
Cows, Methane, and Climate Change
STEM Explained
How do beef and dairy cows contribute to climate change? Livestock agriculture is a source of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.
Jason Bowie
Associate Director & National Business Manager (Oncology)