Unit C: Electromagnetic Energy

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Shawn Fisher

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CEO and Co-Founder

I advance sustainable food production at the point of consumption by inventing smart farming appliances.
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Tyler Morhart (video)

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Scientist, Beamline Responsible - SyLMAND

I am responsible for the SyLMAND beamline at the Canadian Light Source synchrotron facility.
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Tyler Morhart (he/him)

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Scientist, Beamline Responsible - SyLMAND

I’m a staff scientist at the Canadian Light Source synchrotron facility. I am responsible for the SyLMAND beamline.
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Auroras: Spectacular Light Shows

Backgrounders

Learn about auroras - spectacular light shows in the night sky.

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The Magnetic Sun

Backgrounders

Did you know that the Sun, like Earth, has magnetic field? This field affects our planet and our solar system! Let’s learn more about how it works.

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Sarah Jane Eaton

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Director

I lead a team that is responsible for licensing small modular reactors.
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Genevieve Ellis (she/her)

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Journey Person Boilermaker & Welding Supervisor

I oversee a group of welders and direct the work they do.
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Julie Hlavacek-Larrondo (she/her)

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Astrophysicist and Associate professor

I study black holes, which I think are the most fascinating objects in the Universe!
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Marty Larabie (he/him)

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Radiation Inspector

I perform radiation safety inspections of persons who use nuclear material.
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Olivia Ivany

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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

I perform different kinds of ultrasounds on different parts of the body.
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How could you build a refracting telescope using water as the lenses?

Hands-on Activities

Build your own refracting telescope using glasses of water as the lenses.

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Katie Mack (she/her)

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Hawking Chair in Cosmology and Science Communication

I study of the fundamental physics of the universe.
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Seeing the Universe with the James Webb Telescope

Backgrounders

Learn about the James Webb telescope and Canada’s role in the mission.

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Let's Talk Space Exploration Resources

Backgrounders

Discover a set of resources to develop background knowledge on the topic of space exploration.

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Corie Houldsworth

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Inspector

I perform inspections of worksites where radiation is used, stored or transported.
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