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Cluster 1: Interactions Within Ecosystems

Allison Guitor

Allison Guitor

Career Profiles

Researcher - Antibiotic Resistance

I study antibiotic resistance, which is what makes bacteria able to live in the presence of antibiotics.
Dr. Jackie Dawson faisant des recherches sur le terrain sur l'île Beechy, Nunavut.

Jackie Dawson (she/her/they)

Career Profiles

Professor and Canada Research Chair in Environment, Society, and Policy

I work with large teams of academics, Inuit knowledge holders, and decision makers to understand the risks and solutions to environmental change.
Vegetables and fruits on display

Plant Pigments

Backgrounders

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

Pepper plants on the ISS

Tropisms in Plants

Backgrounders

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

Plant Cells with Visible Chloroplasts

Specialized Cells of the Leaf System

Backgrounders

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

Aynsley Foss

Aynsley Foss (she/her)

Career Profiles

Issues and Policy Manager

I advocate for the major producing mines across Ontario to ensure their long-term competitiveness.
Seedling with sunlight

Light & Plants

Backgrounders

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

Cuvier's beaked whales

Are Whales Beaching Themselves Stressed By Sonar?

STEM Explained

Read about why sonar could be causing some whales to beach themselves.

Working at laptop with stethoscope on desk

Summer Symposium Series: Health Sciences Career Resources

Backgrounders

A career in the health sciences would let you help people directly in a very 'hands-on' way!

Marianne Torres-Heckford in laboratory

Marianne Torres-Heckford

Microbiology Technologist

I provide technical assistance to the University of Winnipeg Biology Department teaching and research labs.
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Rohan Hakimi

Career Profiles

Environmental Engineer, Integrated Water Management

I am an environmental engineer working to create sustainable storm water management and to protect our water resources.
Engineer inspecting a solar panel

Careers In Sustainability

Lessons

Students explore non-traditional careers related to sustainability and sustainable development.

Image of a river running through a Boreal forest

Resources on the Environment

STEM Explained

Resource page including articles and career profiles related to the environment.

Electrical engineers at work

Engineering a Future Career

Lessons

Students explore the different branches of engineering and discover the similarities and differences between them.

Creative ideas picture

Attributes and Skills of Innovators

Lessons

Students explore the attributes and skills that can make someone a successful innovator.