Strand A. Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration
Hayleigh Conway (she/her)
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Geomatics Technician
I make maps that help answer questions about the health of the environment in the Western Arctic.
Jackie Dawson (she/her/they)
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Professor and Canada Research Chair in Environment, Society, and Policy
I work with large teams of academics, Inuit knowledge holders, and decision makers to understand the risks and solutions to environmental change.
Cameron Dickinson
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Senior Engineer, Space Exploration
I work on sensors and camera technology for use on planetary exploration missions.
Tamara Krawchenko (she/her)
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University Professor and Public Policy Researcher
I research how we can change our economy so it has a lower carbon footprint.
Katie Harris (she/her)
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Medical Student/Prospective Aerospace Medicine Specialist
I am working towards a career as an aerospace medicine specialist - a doctor who works with astronauts and keeps them healthy for long missions!
Justin M. R. Kole
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Operations Advisor
I track and organize upcoming customer deliveries and provide customer education on the technology in Tesla automobiles.
Chris Derksen (he/his)
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Climate Scientist
I use satellite data and climate models to understand how climate change is impacting snow and ice across Canada.
Julie Thrasher
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Shift Manager (Nuclear Power)
I’m responsible for the safe and effective operation of a four unit nuclear power plant.
Lisa Jones
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Manager of Strategic Initiatives
I lead initiatives to improve leadership as well as the overall effectiveness of the organization.
Kasia Carisse
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Control Room Supervisor (Nuclear Power)
I supervise the main control room at Pickering Nuclear Generating Station.
Karissa Palinka (she/her)
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Technical Engineer
Karissa is working to reduce our carbon footprint through the use of Small Modular Reactors.
Max Salman
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PH.D. Student / Affiliate Researcher
I ask questions to things that don’t have answers yet.
Annie Martin
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Portfolio Manager for the Health Beyond Initiative
I coordinate the different activities of our initiative, do strategic planning to define its vision and objectives and collaborate with other international space agencies.
Stephen Edison
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Energy Transition Advisor
I use science and engineering to find solutions in support of energy transition and lower carbon.
Ashley Noseworthy
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CEO/Founder of Edgewise Environmental
I own and operate an environmental consultancy that helps companies reduce their underwater noise pollution.