Material World

Seedling with sunlight

Light & Plants

Backgrounders

Learn about the process of photosynthesis and how it is affected by light levels.

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Michelle Henry

Michelle Henry

Non-Destructive Testing Technician

I inspect metal parts on nuclear reactors to make sure they are in good working order.
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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 devant un panneau de commandes

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.
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Test tubes with colourful liquids

Evidence of Chemical Change

Backgrounders

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

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Peter Grootelaar

Peter Grootelaar

Engineer, Kitimat Operations Superintendent

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Alok

Alok Shirolikar

Career Profiles

Specialist Engineering Project Management

I manage teams that design and build offshore oil and gas pipeline infrastructure. I also support offshore wind projects.
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Shannon Tymosko

Shannon Tymosko

Career Profiles

Electrical Apprentice

I am a second-year Electrical Apprentice with the IBEW Local 105
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Karen Thomas au site de construction Hebron GBS site à Bull Arm, T.N.-L.

Karen Thomas

Structural Engineer (Module Integration Manager)

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Photographie inbtermittente des étoiles de la Voie lactée, dans l'hémisphère sud du Chili, par Rodrigo Vidal.

Rodrigo Vidal

Career Profiles

Architect, Teacher

My work helps people achieve the most comfortable temperature in their building.
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Elaine Robichaud en randonnée avec vue sur le lac depuis le sommet d'une montagne

Elaine Robichaud

Career Profiles

Hydrology Engineer

Elaine Robichaud is a Hydrology Engineer for Hydro-Quebec.
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Creative ideas picture

Attributes and Skills of Innovators

Lessons

Students explore the attributes and skills that can make someone a successful innovator.

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Light bulb and cord in shape of a head

Light and Sound Inventions that Changed the World

Lessons

Students will explore the societal impacts of inventions involving light and sound.

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Coiled copper wire

Why Wires?

STEM Explained

Learn about how wires are produced and used.

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