Nature of Science

Shari Forbes à l'extérieur du centre de décomposition humaine

Shari Forbes (she/her/elle)

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Forensic Scientist

I conduct research to understand how the human body decomposes in our unique Canadian environment.
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Tomato plants grow in a greenhouse

Bias and Sources of Error

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Learn how scientists identify and minimize bias and sources of error to produce accurate results.

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A tomato labelled with a question mark

Asking Testable Questions

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Learn how scientists come up with experimental or testable questions.

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Three types of tomatoes

Identifying Variables

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Learn how scientists define independent, dependent and controlled variables in experimental inquiry.

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Seedlings in various stages of growth

Setting Up a Fair Test

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Learn how scientists set up fair tests using comparison and variables.

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Annie Martin at work

Annie Martin

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Portfolio Manager for the Health Beyond Initiative

I coordinate the different activities of our initiative, do strategic planning to define its vision and objectives and collaborate with other international space agencies.
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3D rendering of the offshore oceanographic science vessel

Canada’s Next Generation Oceanographic Science Research Ship

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Learn about Canada’s newest Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel.

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Jed Christianson

Jed Christianson

Canola Seed Development Specialist

Jed works with a global team to develop new varieties of canola for farmers to grow as their crop.
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Élyse Caron-Beaudoin

Élyse Caron-Beaudoin

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Teaching Assistant in Environmental Health

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Photographie inbtermittente des étoiles de la Voie lactée, dans l'hémisphère sud du Chili, par Rodrigo Vidal.

Rodrigo Vidal

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Architect, Teacher

My work helps people achieve the most comfortable temperature in their building.
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Anthony Mantione

Anthony Mantione

Senior Economist

I work to improve the availability and accessibility of information to help Canadians make informed decisions about their careers.
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Cory Nykiforuk

Cory Nykiforuk

Director, Pipeline Research

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Jeff Clements tenant une étoile de mer

Jeff Clements

Research Scientist

Jeff Clements is a Research Scientist for Fisheries and Oceans Canada Gulf Region.
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Luana Langlois travaillant dans une hotte de laboratoire

Luana Langlois

Graduate Student (Biology)

Luana Langlois is a Graduate Student (Biology) at Western University.
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Lakshmi Krishnan

Lakshmi Krishnan

Vice President, Life Sciences

Lakshmi Krishnan is the Vice President of Life Sciences for the National Research Council.
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