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Unit B: Understanding Common Energy Conversion Systems

Tomatosphere

Tomatosphere™

Through Tomatosphere™, your students will investigate the effects of outer space on the germination of tomato seeds. This is a hands-on program that builds scientific inquiry and experimentation skills.

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Anindya Kumar Ghosal (he/him)

Senior Product Team Lead (Chemical Engineer)

I create chemicals that are added to gasoline so it will burn cleaner in the automobile’s engine.
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Courtney Harnum

Capital Budget Lead

I am responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of Newfoundland Power's annual capital budget application.
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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

Learn about vehicles that use hydrogen for fuel.

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Andrea Brack

Environmental and Regulatory Team Coordinator

I lead a team of environmental professionals at a large petrochemical manufacturing facility.
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Let's Talk Climate Change: Resources

Discover a set of resources to give you background knowledge on climate change.

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Tamara Krawchenko (she/her)

University Professor and Public Policy Researcher

I research how we can change our economy so it has a lower carbon footprint.
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Earth Month: Green Energy

An overview of environmentally-friendly ways to generate electricity and power our vehicles

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Plant Pigments

Why are there so many colours of plants? Learn about plant pigments and their role in plants.

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Tropisms in Plants

Learn about the different ways that plants move in response to their environments.

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Earth Month: Climate Change

Discover the probable causes, likely effects, and potential ways to mitigate climate change.

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Light & Plants

Learn about the process of photosynthesis and how it is affected by light levels.

Plant Cells with Visible Chloroplasts

Specialized Cells of the Leaf System

Learn about the structure and function of the cells in leaves.

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Julie Thrasher

Shift Manager (Nuclear Power)

I’m responsible for the safe and effective operation of a four unit nuclear power plant.
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Lisa Jones

Manager of Strategic Initiatives

I lead initiatives to improve leadership as well as the overall effectiveness of the organization.