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Strand E: Animals: Structure and Function

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Dr. Paula Littlejohn (she/her)

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

I research problems that affect peoples’ health, specifically in children.
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How Likely Is It?

Learn about probability, a branch of mathematics that helps us predict if something might happen.

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Marcia Anderson (she/her)

Physician and Vice-Dean Indigenous Health, Social Justice and Anti-Racism

I am a medical doctor and I work to help create culturally safe healthcare that is free of racism.
Beijing National Olympic Stadium

Go for the Gold with STEM

Learn about how STEM powers the Winter Olympics.

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Just Breathe: Lungs and Asthma

Learn about asthma and what scientists are doing to study it.

Medical equipment used to check homeostasis

Introduction to Homeostasis and Regulation

Learn about homeostasis and how the body regulates temperature, blood pressure, blood pH and blood sugar.

3D Illustration of human lungs

Respiratory System in Vertebrate Animals

Learn about how different animals breathe, from fish to humans.

3D rendering of the human digestive system

How Animals Digest Their Food

Learn about how different animals digest their foods and the organs of their digestive systems.

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Summer Symposium Series: Health Sciences Career Resources

A career in the health sciences would let you help people directly in a very 'hands-on' way!

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Erica Dupuis

Cardiac Registered Nurse

Erica Dupuis is a Cardiac Registered Nurse for Horizon Health Network, NB.
Human kidney cross-section

Osmosis and Its Role in Human Biology and Health

Learn how and where osmosis takes place in the digestive system and excretory system and the role of osmosis in kidney dialysis.

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The Science Behind Calories and Nutrition Facts Labels

Find out how scientists figure out the information on food nutrition labels and why that information can help to keep you healthy.

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Celiac Disease: When You Really Need to Stay Gluten-Free

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder. Gluten triggers an immune system response, seriously affecting nutrition.