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Living World: Survival of Species

Tomatosphere

Tomatosphere™

Through Tomatosphere™, your students will investigate the effects of outer space on the germination of tomato seeds. This is a hands-on program that builds scientific inquiry and experimentation skills.

Molly Neave holding tray of produce inside growing unit.

Molly Neave (she/her)

Horticulture Research Associate

I grow and research crops in an indoor, vertical farm.
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.

Bee on flower

Can you artificially pollinate a flower?

Design and build an artificial pollinator.

Portrait de Ryan Mitchell

Ryan Mitchell

Hatchery Supervisor

My job is to supervise the daily workflow at our salmon hatchery.
Terra MacDonald sur un site d'aquaculture tenant des saumons d'élevage.

Terra MacDonald (she/her)

Veterinarian and Fish Health Manager

As the veterinarian for Mowi Canada West, I care for the salmon at all life stages, from egg to harvest.
Max Salman aux commandes d'un avion.

Max Salman

PH.D. Student / Affiliate Researcher

I ask questions to things that don’t have answers yet.
Ilias Hader

Ilias Hader (he/him)

Artificial Intelligence Consultant & Team Leader

I help companies take advantage of AI technologies and I manage a team to build an automated food production system for long space missions. 
Annie Martin at work

Annie Martin

Portfolio Manager for the Health Beyond Initiative

I coordinate the different activities of our initiative, do strategic planning to define its vision and objectives and collaborate with other international space agencies.
Jed Christianson

Jed Christianson

Canola Seed Development Specialist

Jed works with a global team to develop new varieties of canola for farmers to grow as their crop.
Working at laptop with stethoscope on desk

Summer Symposium Series: Health Sciences Career Resources

A career in the health sciences would let you help people directly in a very 'hands-on' way!

Image of a river running through a Boreal forest

Resources on the Environment

Resource page including articles and career profiles related to the environment.

Jessica Laidley

Jessica Laidley

Food Resource Centre Manager

Jessica Laidley is a Food Resource Centre Manager for United Way Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District.
Embryonic stem cells

Resources on Stem Cells

Resource page including articles and career profiles related to stem cells.

Melisa Zapisocky

Melisa Zapisocky

Agriculture Initiatives Specialist

Melisa Zapisocky's job blends knowledge of agriculture with community development.