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Solar Storms: Exploring the Sun's Explosive Outbursts
Backgrounders
Learn about solar storms and how they impact Earth.
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Courtney Harnum
Career Profiles
Capital Budget Lead
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Green Energy
Backgrounders
An overview of environmentally-friendly ways to generate electricity and power
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Julie Thrasher
Career Profiles
Shift Manager (Nuclear Power)
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Lisa Jones
Career Profiles
Manager of Strategic Initiatives
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Kasia Carisse
Career Profiles
Control Room Supervisor (Nuclear Power)
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Karissa Palinka (she/her)
Career Profiles
Technical Engineer
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Vivek Chauhan
Career Profiles
Program Advisor, Renewable Generation
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Innovations in Nuclear Technologies
STEM Explained
Learn about why Canada is a world leader in nuclear technology.
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Nimesh Patel
Career Profiles
Manager, Engineering Services
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Stacey Corbett
Career Profiles
Geographic Information Systems Manager
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Generating Electricity: Biomass
Backgrounders
Learn how biomass can be used to generate electricity.
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Generating Electricity: Fossil Fuels
Backgrounders
Learn how energy from fossil fuels can be used to generate electricity.
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How can I build an electromagnet that moves paperclips?
Hands-on Activities
Design and build an electromagnet which can carry paperclips over a distance of one metre.
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Introduction to Current Electricity
Backgrounders
Learn about current electricity and why it should be handled safely