Nature of Science

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Charlotte Cockburn (she/her)

Career Profiles

Physical Scientist

I make sure we can monitor the weather all across Canada.
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Ayo Bolaji

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Computational Biologist

I assist in the monitoring of microorganisms, bacteria and viruses that may have an effect on our health.
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Gabriel Hould Gosselin

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Research Associate

I support teams that collect data on the melting permafrost layer in the arctic.
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Winston Campeau

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Researcher - Evolutionary Processes

I use computer simulations and math to research how animals' behavior changes when their environment changes.
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How can you build your own seismograph?

Hands-on Activities

Build your own seismograph using common household materials.

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Data as Art

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Learn about how data can be used to blend math and art.

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Let's Talk Misinformation: Resources

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Discover a set of resources to get you thinking about misinformation and its spread in advance of the symposium Let's Talk Misinformation.

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Jim Wei

Career Profiles

Associate GIS Analyst

I use online mapping software and programming skills to help solve real-world problems in the environmental and health industries.
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Allison Guitor

Allison Guitor

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Researcher - Antibiotic Resistance

I study antibiotic resistance, which is what makes bacteria able to live in the presence of antibiotics.
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Manpreet Kaur (She/Her)

Career Profiles

Postdoctoral Fellow

I work on research projects to discover drugs to treat infectious diseases.
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Ryan Mitchell

Career Profiles

Hatchery Supervisor

My job is to supervise the daily workflow at our salmon hatchery.
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Hayleigh Conway (she/her)

Career Profiles

Geomatics Technician

I make maps that help answer questions about the health of the environment in the Western Arctic.
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Sample Size And Reproducibility

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Learn how scientists use sample size and reproducibility to develop experiments.

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Developing a Hypothesis

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Learn what makes a good hypothesis, and how to develop one.

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Precision and Accuracy

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Learn about precision and accuracy and why they are important in science.

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