Life Science: Interactions Within Ecosystems

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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Mahesh Rachamalla

Mahesh Rachamalla (he/him)

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Graduate Student (Toxicology)

My research will help find solutions for protecting aquatic species from the effects of heavy metals.
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Sara Knox (she/her)

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Assistant Professor (biometeorology)

I study ways to restore and protect ecosystems to help fight climate change.
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Adrian Prado (he/him)

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Sustainable Development Support Analyst

I help communities with their climate change adaptation plans and sustainable development issues.
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Careers in Building and Design

Lessons

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

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Exploring Careers in STEM Grade 7

Lessons

Students will expand their knowledge of STEM career types related to a topic they are studying in science.

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Networks of Life

Backgrounders

Learn about the math behind networks and where we find networks in the natural and technological world.

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Western Toad

Frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts, oh my!

Backgrounders

Learn about amphibians, their life in the coastal temperate rainforest biome, and how you can help them out!

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Nancy Duquet-Harvey

Nancy Duquet-Harvey

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Environmental Superintendent

I make sure that we don't harm the environment with our mining activities.
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Coyote walking through a park in Quebec

Coyotes: Coming to a town near you?

STEM Explained

Learn why coyotes are spreading in Canada and how this affects their relations with humans.

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Adrienne Ethier

Adrienne Ethier

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Environmental Risk Assessment Specialist

I am responsible for evaluating potential exposure risks to people and the environment near nuclear facilities and mines.
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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.
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Aynsley Foss

Aynsley Foss (she/her)

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Issues and Policy Manager

I advocate for the major producing mines across Ontario to ensure their long-term competitiveness.
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Cuvier's beaked whales

Are Whales Beaching Themselves Stressed By Sonar?

STEM Explained

Read about why sonar could be causing some whales to beach themselves.

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Rohan Hakimi

Career Profiles

Environmental Engineer, Integrated Water Management

I am an environmental engineer working to create sustainable storm water management and to protect our water resources.
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