Cluster 1: Interactions Within Ecosystems

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Kira Hoffman (she/her)

Career Profiles

Postdoctoral Researcher/Fire Ecologist

I am a researcher at both a university and a not-for profit organization where I am gaining experience to become a senior researcher.
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Jennifer Baltzer (she/her)

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Professor and Canada Research Chair in Forests and Global Change

I work at a university, teaching students and conducting research on the impact of climate change on forests in Canada and around the world.
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Caitlyn Lyons (she/her)

Career Profiles

Ph.D. Candidate

I am working towards my PhD and studying the forests in the Northwest Territories.
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Green Careers

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Discover some of the many STEM-focused green careers dealing with the environment and climate change.

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Hill Huang

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Environmental Specialist

I make sure our projects meet environmental guidelines and have the least environmental impact possible.
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Design your own bacteria!

Hands-on Activities

How could you design a new type of bacteria that helps people?

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White Sturgeon

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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The Mysterious World of Mycorrhizas

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Learn about the unique partnership between plants and fungi.

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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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Colouring Clothing with Bacteria

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Learn about using bacteria to colour clothing.

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Peat Bogs and the Ring of Fire

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Learn about peat bogs, the threats they face and how you can help.

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Plastic-Eating Bacteria: Nature's Recyclers

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Learn how bacteria can help solve the world’s plastic problem.

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Tara Bauer (she/her)

Career Profiles

Co-founder and Director

I am responsible for the daily operations and long-term growth of two environmental organizations.
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Vincent Scully (he/him)

Career Profiles

Environmental Communicator

I help communities to take actions that will have positive impacts on the environment.
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Rob Arsenault

Career Profiles

Environmental Enforcement Officer

I enforce laws that protect the environment, humans, fish and wildlife.
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