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Unit 5: Career and Community Experiences

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Zack Anderson (he/him)

Career Profiles

Director, Science Connections

I manage a team of talented individuals and build partnerships to create great programs at the Telus Spark Science Centre.
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Kenzie Arnott (they/them)

Career Profiles

Manager of Science in the City

I run a science communication program for three cities that connect scientists to help them understand each other’s work.
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Joana Augusto (she/her)

Career Profiles

Coordinator, Volunteer Professional Development & Training

I design professional development and training opportunities for volunteers at Let’s Talk Science.
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Gordon Martell (he/him)

Career Profiles

Assistant Professor

I teach post-secondary students to be leaders in schools and other organizations.
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Create Your Own Podcast

Lessons

Students will learn about online content creation and create their own podcast.

Engineers and architect looking at blueprints

Careers in Building and Design

Lessons

Students explore careers that involve designing and building structures and devices.

Cornfield in Ontario

Let's Talk Food Resources

Backgrounders

Discover a set of resources curated to get you ready to discuss sustainable agriculture and food security.

Ice on the Arctic Ocean

All About The Arctic: Resources

Backgrounders

Discover a set of resources designed to give you background information on all things Arctic!

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Exploring the World of Virtual Reality

Backgrounders

Learn about the history of virtual reality and how it works.

Airport terminal with airplane

Up, Up and Away: Careers in Flight

Lessons

Students will learn about the wide variety of jobs related to the aviation industry.

Space Shuttle Columbia launching

Careers In The Space Sector

Backgrounders

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Nathan Kostiuk

Western Regional Coordinator

Nathan coordinates the work of the Let’s Talk Science volunteer sites from Manitoba to British Columbia.
Beijing National Olympic Stadium

Go for the Gold with STEM

STEM Explained

Learn about how STEM powers the Winter Olympics.

Welding trainee

What is Welding?

Backgrounders

Learn about the science involved in combining two metals by welding.

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Indigenous Career Stories

Lessons

Students explore a variety of STEM-related careers from the perspective of Indigenous professionals.