Strand C: Human Health and the environment

Brianna Lummerding kneeling by a plastic hoop in a grassy field collecting samples

Brianna Lummerding

Career Profiles

Agronomic Innovation Manager

I look after all things related to soil management for a group of retailers.
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Dominique Poulin

Career Profiles

Mission Scientist

I am in charge of a mission whose goal is to acquire data from space, to monitor water quality in coastal areas and inland waters (e.g. algae).
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How can you design the least “expensive” water filter?

Hands-on Activities

Challenge yourself to design the best filter for the lowest cost!

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Redefining Energy with Small Modular Reactors

Backgrounders

Learn about small modular reactor technology and its future in Canada.

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Colouring Clothing with Bacteria

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Learn about using bacteria to colour clothing.

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Pamela Power

Pamela Power (she/her)

Career Profiles

Water Resources Specialist

I provide technical review of projects that may affect water resources to ensure your community’s rights and interests are being considered and protected.
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Mike Fabro

Career Profiles

Manager, Climate Change Planning

I work with my team to plan and implement London, Ontario's response to the climate crisis.
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Jane Burchill

Jane Burchill (she/her)

Career Profiles

Decarbonization & Sustainability Specialist

I work to make the operations at the Port of Saint John cleaner, more sustainable, and lower our carbon footprint.
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Kaitlin Guitard

Kaitlin Guitard

Career Profiles

Water Quality Technician

I monitor the sea water at salmon farms for harmful plankton and jellyfish.
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Delia Warren (she/her)

Career Profiles

Lead Renewables Consultant

I help companies get involved in the offshore wind energy sector.
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Sara Knox (she/her)

Career Profiles

Assistant Professor (biometeorology)

I study ways to restore and protect ecosystems to help fight climate change.
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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.

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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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Gabriel Hould Gosselin

Career Profiles

Research Associate

I support teams that collect data on the melting permafrost layer in the arctic.
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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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