Unit 1: Introduction to Environmental Science

Isabel Hilgendag

Isabel Hilgendag

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MSc Student (Biology)

I look for heavy metals, such as mercury, in Arctic marine animals, to ensure they are safe to eat.
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Daria Iskakova (she/her)

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Senior Laboratory Technologist

I work in a genomics lab to identify plants and animals using DNA samples.
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Charlotte Cockburn standing in front of signs indicating distance to a variety of locations from Alert, Nunavut.

Charlotte Cockburn (she/her)

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Physical Scientist

I make sure we can monitor the weather all across Canada.
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Kaitlin Guitard

Kaitlin Guitard

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Water Quality Technician

I monitor the sea water at salmon farms for harmful plankton and jellyfish.
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Mahesh Rachamalla

Mahesh Rachamalla (he/him)

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Graduate Student (Toxicology)

My research will help find solutions for protecting aquatic species from the effects of heavy metals.
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Melanie Nadeau

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Chief Executive Officer

I lead the vision and strategy for the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE).
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Mike Bryan

Mike Bryan (he/him)

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Hatchery Technician

I work at a fish hatchery in the aquaculture industry.
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Christy Hipel

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Account Solutions (Sales)

I contact potential clients to help them understand how we can help them address their environmental problems.
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Delia Warren (she/her)

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Lead Renewables Consultant

I help companies get involved in the offshore wind energy sector.
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Sara Knox (she/her)

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Assistant Professor (biometeorology)

I study ways to restore and protect ecosystems to help fight climate change.
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Mairin Deith (she/her)

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Quantitative Ecologist

I study how large dams may affect salmon and explore the role of hatcheries in rebuilding fish stocks.
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Adrian Prado (he/him)

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Sustainable Development Support Analyst

I help communities with their climate change adaptation plans and sustainable development issues.
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Let's Talk Climate Change: Resources

Backgrounders

Discover a set of resources to give you background knowledge on climate change.

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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.

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A biodiesel filling station

Introduction to Biofuels

STEM Explained

Learn about biofuels and what makes them a promising alternative to fossil fuels.

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