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Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities

Engineers and architect looking at blueprints

Careers in Building and Design

Students explore careers that involve designing and building structures and devices.

Cornfield in Ontario

Let's Talk Food Resources

Discover a set of resources curated to get you ready to discuss sustainable agriculture and food security.

Airport terminal with airplane

Up, Up and Away: Careers in Flight

Students will learn about the wide variety of jobs related to the aviation industry.

Ice on the Arctic Ocean

All About The Arctic: Resources

Discover a set of resources designed to give you background information on all things Arctic!

Person with VR gear

Exploring the World of Virtual Reality

Learn about the history of virtual reality and how it works.

Sarah Eaton headshot

Sarah Jane Eaton

Director

I lead a team that is responsible for licensing small modular reactors.
Portrait de Andrea Goldson-Barnaby

Andrea Goldson-Barnaby

Head of the Food division

I teach and do research on the topics of Food Chemistry and Food Processing.
Marty Larabie scuba diving

Marty Larabie (he/him)

Radiation Inspector

I perform radiation safety inspections of persons who use nuclear material.
Portrait de Corie Houldsworth

Corie Houldsworth

Inspector

I perform inspections of worksites where radiation is used, stored or transported.
Michelle Henry

Michelle Henry

Non-Destructive Testing Technician

I inspect metal parts on nuclear reactors to make sure they are in good working order.
Beijing National Olympic Stadium

Go for the Gold with STEM

Learn about how STEM powers the Winter Olympics.

Welding trainee

What is Welding?

Learn about the science involved in combining two metals by welding.

Daniela Torelli dans un atelier de soudure.

Daniela Torelli

Welding Instructor

I teach the next generation of welders.
Gwen Healey Akearok

Indigenous Career Stories

Students explore a variety of STEM-related careers from the perspective of Indigenous professionals.