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Mark Simmonds

Mark Simmonds

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Marine Surveyor

I survey all different types of ships to make sure they are safe to operate.
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Gabriel Chernitsky (he/him)

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College Teacher

I teach physics and math at various colleges throughout the city of Montreal.
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Conserving British Columbia’s White Sturgeon

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Learn about British Columbia’s White Sturgeon and some of the ways people are working to preserve their habitat.

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Comfort Survival (she/her)

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User Experience (UX) Designer

My job is to understand user needs and pain points and create intuitive solutions.
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Desiree Newhook (she/her)

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Instructional Designer

I take hard-to-understand information and create simple and accessible learning experiences.
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Michel Leger (he/him/they)

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Hydrographer

I use sound and light to measure, describe and map the ocean floor.
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The Mysterious World of Mycorrhizas

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Learn about the unique partnership between plants and fungi.

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Redefining Energy with Small Modular Reactors

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Learn about small modular reactor technology and its future in Canada.

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Chemistry in the Aluminum Industry

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Learn about the role of chemistry in the aluminum industry.

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How could you design a wind-powered elevator?

Hands-on Activities

Design a device that uses the power of wind to lift a small object.

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Shawn Fisher

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CEO and Co-Founder

I advance sustainable food production at the point of consumption by inventing smart farming appliances.
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Flip It!

Teaching STEM

This learning strategy helps students gain new perspectives about an issue or topic and supports problem-solving.

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Generating Electricity: Hydroelectric Power

STEM Explained

Learn how moving water can be used to generate electricity. This is called hydroelectric power generation.

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Alena Djukin (she/her/they/them)

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Science Teacher

I teach science, English, and technology to students in grades 7-12.
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Angie Spierenburg (she/her)

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Customer Success Manager

I help create effective strategic partnerships between organizations and customers, by bringing best practices to the table, reducing complexity, and simplifying processes.