Unit B: Chemistry and the Environment

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Green Careers

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Discover some of the many STEM-focused green careers dealing with the environment and climate change.

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Bhupesh Chohan (he/him)

Career Profiles

Laboratory Supervisor

I supervise and manage a laboratory that tests environmental samples for organic compounds.
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Colouring Clothing with Bacteria

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Learn about using bacteria to colour clothing.

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Plastic-Eating Bacteria: Nature's Recyclers

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Learn how bacteria can help solve the world’s plastic problem.

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Chris Murray

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Associate Professor (Physics)

I teach undergraduate physics and conduct research in biopolymers and environmental technology.
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Introduction to Green Chemistry

STEM Explained

Green chemistry is a field that looks at the sustainability of products and processes designed by people.

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Vincent Scully (he/him)

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Environmental Communicator

I help communities to take actions that will have positive impacts on the environment.
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Rob Arsenault

Career Profiles

Environmental Enforcement Officer

I enforce laws that protect the environment, humans, fish and wildlife.
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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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Andrea Brack

Andrea Brack

Career Profiles

Environmental and Regulatory Team Coordinator

I lead a team of environmental professionals at a large petrochemical manufacturing facility.
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Tristan Lecompte

Career Profiles

Environmental Program Officer

I interpret and communicate pollution data collected by the National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI).
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Mahesh Rachamalla (he/him)

Career Profiles

Graduate Student (Toxicology)

My research will help find solutions for protecting aquatic species from the effects of heavy metals.
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How Vehicles Pollute the Air

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Learn how vehicles affect air quality, including their contribution to smog.

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

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Learn about vehicles that use hydrogen for fuel.

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Justin M. R. Kole

Career Profiles

Operations Advisor

I track and organize upcoming customer deliveries and provide customer education on the technology in Tesla automobiles.
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