Chemistry

Seedling with sunlight

Light & Plants

Backgrounders

Learn about the process of photosynthesis and how it is affected by light levels.

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Michelle Henry

Michelle Henry

Non-Destructive Testing Technician

I inspect metal parts on nuclear reactors to make sure they are in good working order.
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Shari Forbes à l'extérieur du centre de décomposition humaine

Shari Forbes (she/her/elle)

Career Profiles

Forensic Scientist

I conduct research to understand how the human body decomposes in our unique Canadian environment.
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Julie Thrasher au travail dans la salle de commande

Julie Thrasher

Career Profiles

Shift Manager (Nuclear Power)

I’m responsible for the safe and effective operation of a four unit nuclear power plant.
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Andrew Brereton travaillant à l'ordinateur

Andrew E. Brereton

Computational Scientist

I write code that teaches computers how to design new drugs.
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Karissa Palinka (she/her)

Career Profiles

Technical Engineer

Karissa is working to reduce our carbon footprint through the use of Small Modular Reactors.
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Emily Moore

Emily Moore

Career Profiles

Field Application Scientist

I help members in the agri-food industry find the best analytical solutions to their challenges.
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Beijing National Olympic Stadium

Go for the Gold with STEM

STEM Explained

Learn about how STEM powers the Winter Olympics.

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Anaïs Remili tenant un sac de poissons à étudier.

Anaïs Remili (she/her)

Whale Researcher

I am doing research on pollution in killer whales.
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Stephen Edison

Stephen Edison

Career Profiles

Energy Transition Advisor

I use science and engineering to find solutions in support of energy transition and lower carbon. 
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Edmund Co

Edmund Co

Food Scientist

I use my chemical knowledge to investigate quality complaints and legal issues for the LCBO.
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Welding trainee

What is Welding?

Backgrounders

Learn about the science involved in combining two metals by welding.

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Julie Leblanc

Julie Leblanc (she/her)

Women in STEM Special Advisor

My work is to support girls and women to pursue and education and careers in STEM.
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Dawn Pratt avec ses filles au Centre spatial de Houston

Dawn Pratt

STEM Consultant

I develop programs and STEM content and advise on the development of STEM programs.
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Rod Russell

Dr. Rod Russell

Professor of Virology and Immunology

I run a research lab where we study viruses and how they cause disease.
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