Julie Thrasher
Career Profiles
Shift Manager (Nuclear Power)
I’m responsible for the safe and effective operation of a four unit nuclear power plant.
Andrew E. Brereton
Computational Scientist
I write code that teaches computers how to design new drugs.
Karissa Palinka (she/her)
Career Profiles
Technical Engineer
Karissa is working to reduce our carbon footprint through the use of Small Modular Reactors.
Emily Moore
Career Profiles
Field Application Scientist
I help members in the agri-food industry find the best analytical solutions to their challenges.
Go for the Gold with STEM
STEM Explained
Learn about how STEM powers the Winter Olympics.
Anaïs Remili (she/her)
Whale Researcher
I am doing research on pollution in killer whales.
Stephen Edison
Career Profiles
Energy Transition Advisor
I use science and engineering to find solutions in support of energy transition and lower carbon.
Edmund Co
Food Scientist
I use my chemical knowledge to investigate quality complaints and legal issues for the LCBO.
What is Welding?
Backgrounders
Learn about the science involved in combining two metals by welding.
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.
Dawn Pratt
STEM Consultant
I develop programs and STEM content and advise on the development of STEM programs.
Dr. Rod Russell
Professor of Virology and Immunology
I run a research lab where we study viruses and how they cause disease.
Daniela Torelli
Welding Instructor
I teach the next generation of welders.
Arinjay Banerjee (he/him)
Research Scientist and Principal Investigator
I am a scientist and I study how viruses evolve and interact with our immune system.
Patty Simpson (she/her)
Career Profiles
Environmental Coordinator
As the head of the Environment Department at a uranium mine, it is my responsibility to make sure that the mine does not pollute the surrounding environment.