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Microbial Fuel Cells
STEM Explained
In a few decades, some of the electricity you use might be generated by bacteria.
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How is oil moved from one place to another?
Backgrounders
This backgrounder explains the four main ways that oil is moved over land and water.
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Generating Electricity: Hydroelectric Power
STEM Explained
Learn how moving water can be used to generate electricity. This is called hydroelectric power generation.
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Can You Store Electricity for Later?
STEM Explained
Sometimes, power plants make too much electricity. Energy storage technologies can help! They store the extra electricity and release it when demand goes up.
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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.
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Schuyler Kahgee (Video)
Career Profiles
Industrial Millwright
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Schuyler Kahgee
Career Profiles
Industrial Millwright
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Jason Andrews, P.Eng
Career Profiles
Civil Engineer
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Kyle Corbishley
Career Profiles
Plumber and Gas Fitter
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Brian Camenzuli
Career Profiles
VP of Design & Engineering