Cluster 4: Water Systems

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Dominique Poulin

Career Profiles

Mission Scientist

I am in charge of a mission whose goal is to acquire data from space, to monitor water quality in coastal areas and inland waters (e.g. algae).
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Hiker filling a water bottle

How can you design the least “expensive” water filter?

Hands-on Activities

Challenge yourself to design the best filter for the lowest cost!

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Mark Simmonds

Mark Simmonds

Career Profiles

Marine Surveyor

I survey all different types of ships to make sure they are safe to operate.
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White Sturgeon

Conserving British Columbia’s White Sturgeon

Backgrounders

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

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Michael Leger standing in front of a boat tied to dock.

Michel Leger (he/him/they)

Career Profiles

Hydrographer

I use sound and light to measure, describe and map the ocean floor.
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Rolls of aluminum

Chemistry in the Aluminum Industry

Backgrounders

Learn about the role of chemistry in the aluminum industry.

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Hand holding petri dish with bacteria

Colouring Clothing with Bacteria

Backgrounders

Learn about using bacteria to colour clothing.

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VR Career Exploration

Lessons

Students will learn about virtual reality technology and explore careers using this technology.

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Pamela Power

Pamela Power (she/her)

Career Profiles

Water Resources Specialist

I provide technical review of projects that may affect water resources to ensure your community’s rights and interests are being considered and protected.
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Dolcy Meness

Dolcy Meness

Career Profiles

Nagadjitodjig Aki (Guardian)

I work as a Guardian for the environment and cultural teachings of my community, Kitigan Zibi.
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Kaitlin Guitard

Kaitlin Guitard

Career Profiles

Water Quality Technician

I monitor the sea water at salmon farms for harmful plankton and jellyfish.
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Portrait de Melanie Nadeau

Melanie Nadeau

Career Profiles

Chief Executive Officer

I lead the vision and strategy for the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE).
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Benjamin Pauquet

Benjamin Pauquet (he/him)

Career Profiles

Mechanical and Materials Engineer

I design parts for off-road and off-planet vehicles.
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Benjamin Pauquet designing a part for the lunar lander on his computer

Benjamin Pauquet (video)

Career Profiles

Mechanical and Materials Engineer

I design parts for off-road and off-planet vehicles. Video audio is in French, English subtitles are provided.
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Female electronics engineer runs tests on laptop

Exploring Careers in STEM Grade 8

Lessons

Students will expand their knowledge of STEM career types related to a topic they are studying in science.

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