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What speeds up a chemical reaction?
Hands-on Activities
Learn about the role of yeast in this fun decomposition reaction.
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What are Greenhouse Gases?
Backgrounders
This backgrounder explains what greenhouse gases are and how they contribute to climate change.
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What is an exothermic reaction?
Hands-on Activities
Things are heating up! Explore the temperature change that occurs in an exothermic reaction and the role of catalysts is this chemistry activity.
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What is Fracking?
STEM Explained
The fracking process gets natural gases out of rocks. This process can have effects on freshwater, water quality and even earthquakes!
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The Cold Pack: A Chilly Example of an Endothermic Reaction
STEM Explained
When you hurt your ankle, thermodynamics can help you heal! An endothermic reaction reduces the swelling by cooling your injury.
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How is Ethanol Made?
Backgrounders
Ethanol is a biofuel that can power a car. Learn about the enzymes, catalysts and processes like fermentation involved in ethanol production.
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The History and Uses of Hydrogen
STEM Explained
Hydrogen’s tendency towards combustion is what makes it both a dangerous chemical element and a useful energy source.
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Jessica Vandenberghe
Career Profiles
Director of Enforcement
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Ken Windsor
Career Profiles
Hebron Project Procurement Manager
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Joel Shank
Career Profiles
Geoscientist
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Hilary Foulkes
Career Profiles
Geologist/Chair
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Kyle Corbishley
Career Profiles
Plumber and Gas Fitter
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Osric
Career Profiles
Field Drilling Engineer
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Emily Jobson
Career Profiles
Environmental Specialist
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Brendan MacDougall
Career Profiles
Completions Engineer