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The Earth and Space

Cartoon aircraft in flight

Cosmic Radiation and Aviation

Backgrounders

Learn how people came to understand the source of cosmic radiation, as well as how this radiation impacts those who work in and travel on airplanes.

Screen capture from the video “Dealing With Asteroids and Other Space Hazards”

Dealing with Asteroids and Other Space Hazards

STEM Explained

Find out how asteroids, space debris, and cosmic radiation can be dangerous, and how to monitor them and protect ourselves from these space hazards.

Measuring Changes To A Glacier

Careers: Climatologist

Picture Collections

5 images of some work related to the scientific study of climate such as using instruments to measure changes in climates

Birds flying near a wind farm

Are wind farms a threat to wildlife?

STEM Explained

Wind power is a growing source of electricity generation. But wind projects often affect local wildlife populations, and researchers are using environmental monitoring techniques to alleviate some of these impacts.

Close-up of an amethyst geode

What is a Crystal?

STEM Explained

Learn what makes a crystal a crystal.

Kelsey Privett - Géologue de projet d'exploration, Mine Lac des Iles

Kelsey Privett (Video)

Exploration Project Geologist

Kelsey Privett is an Exploration Project Geologist for Lac des Iles Mine - North American Palladium.
Jason Carignan - Technicien de mines

Jason Carignan (Video)

Mine Technician

Jason Carignan is a Mine Technician, located in Ontario.
Cameron McLean - Gestionnaire de l’exploration

Cameron McLean (Video)

Exploration Manager

Cameron McLean is an Exploration Manager for North American Palladium.
Sandra Sproule | Comptable professionnelle agréée (CA) chez ExxonMobil Canada

Sandra Sproule

Career Profiles

Chartered Professional Accountant

Sandra Sproule is a Chartered Professional Accountant at ExxonMobil Canada.
Sadie Sellars | Directrice technique, projet Hebron, ExxonMobil Canada

Sadie Sellars

Career Profiles

Technical Manager, Hebron Project

Sadie Sellers is the Technical Manager of the Hebron Project for ExxonMobil Canada.
Joel Shank | Géoscientifique, Société d’exploitation et de développement d’Hibernia

Joel Shank

Career Profiles

Geoscientist

Joel Shank is a geoscientist at Hibernia Management and Development Company.
Hilary Foulkes | Geologist/Chair | TPH Canada

Hilary Foulkes

Career Profiles

Geologist/Chair

Hilary Foulkes is a Geologist/Chair for TPH Canada in Alberta.
Cameron McLean | Gestionnaire de l’exploration

Cameron McLean

Career Profiles

Exploration Manager

Cameron McLean is an exploration manager at North American Palladium.
Kelsey Privett | Géologue de projet d’exploration, Lac des Iles Mine

Kelsey Privett

Career Profiles

Exploration Project Geologist

Kelsey Privett is an Exploration Project Geologist for Lac des Iles Mine.
Heather Orr | Gestionnaire de projet, digue à stériles

Heather Orr

Career Profiles

Project Manager

Heather Orr is a project manager for Tailings Dam in Ontario.