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Unit D: Changes in Living Systems

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Kira Hoffman (she/her)

Career Profiles

Postdoctoral Researcher/Fire Ecologist

I am a researcher at both a university and a not-for profit organization where I am gaining experience to become a senior researcher.
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Conserving British Columbia’s White Sturgeon

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Learn about British Columbia’s White Sturgeon and some of the ways people are working to preserve their habitat.

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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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Let's Talk Climate Change: Resources

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

Cornfield in Ontario

Let's Talk Food Resources

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Discover a set of resources curated to get you ready to discuss sustainable agriculture and food security.

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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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Introduction to Biofuels

STEM Explained

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

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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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Networks of Life

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Learn about the math behind networks and where we find networks in the natural and technological world.

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Coyotes: Coming to a town near you?

STEM Explained

Learn why coyotes are spreading in Canada and how this affects their relations with humans.

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Isha Berry

Career Profiles

Epidemiologist

I look for patterns in disease outbreaks and health outcomes in populations across the world.
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Earth Month: Climate Change

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Discover the probable causes, likely effects, and potential ways to mitigate climate change.

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Let's Talk Great Lakes Resources

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Discover a set of resources designed to give you good background knowledge on all things Great Lakes!

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7 ways Satellites Help Fight Climate Change

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Discover 7 ways satellite Earth observation helps fight climate change.

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Diversity of Canada’s Marine Coastal Habitats

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Learn about the plants and animals in Canada’s marine coastal habitats, and what you can do to protect them.