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Strand D: Energy Changes and Rates of Reaction

Carillon Hydroelectric Power Station, Saint-André-d'Argenteuil, Quebec

Generating Electricity: Hydroelectric Power

STEM Explained

Learn how moving water can be used to generate electricity. This is called hydroelectric power generation.

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Plastic-Eating Bacteria: Nature's Recyclers

Backgrounders

Learn how bacteria can help solve the world’s plastic problem.

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Courtney Harnum

Career Profiles

Capital Budget Lead

I am responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of Newfoundland Power's annual capital budget application.
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Introduction to Green Chemistry

STEM Explained

Green chemistry is a field that looks at the sustainability of products and processes designed by people.

Luke Humphries

Luke Humphries

Career Profiles

Director, Process Development

I lead teams of scientists to discover and develop the best ways of making drug molecules for clinical trials.
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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)

I’m responsible for the safe and effective operation of a four unit nuclear power plant.
Lisa Jones

Lisa Jones

Career Profiles

Manager of Strategic Initiatives

I lead initiatives to improve leadership as well as the overall effectiveness of the organization.
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Kasia Carisse

Career Profiles

Control Room Supervisor (Nuclear Power)

I supervise the main control room at Pickering Nuclear Generating Station.
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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.
Vivek Chauhan

Vivek Chauhan

Career Profiles

Program Advisor, Renewable Generation

Vivek is an electrical engineer who works for Ontario Power Generation.
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Evidence of Chemical Change

Backgrounders

Learn how to tell if a chemical reaction has taken place.

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Chemical Reactions: Conditions & Speeds

Backgrounders

Learn about the special conditions that let some chemical reactions take place.

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Innovations in Nuclear Technologies

STEM Explained

Learn about why Canada is a world leader in nuclear technology.

Nimesh Patel

Nimesh Patel

Career Profiles

Manager, Engineering Services

Nimesh Patel is a Manager of Engineering Services for Finning Canada.