Big Idea: Astronomy seeks to explain the origin and interactions of Earth and its solar system.

Evaline Warmels with lunar rover in background.

Evaline Warmels (Video)

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Mechatronical Engineer

As an electrical engineer at Canadensys, I help build robots (lunar landers) that will explore the surface of the moon.
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Lunar lander floating above the moon, with the Earth in the background

Let's Talk Space Exploration Resources

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Discover a set of resources to develop background knowledge on the topic of space exploration.

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Space Shuttle Columbia launching

Careers In The Space Sector

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Anastasiia Prysyazhnyuk

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Science and Innovation Lead, Health Beyond Initiative

I explore ways in which science and technology can provide solutions to healthcare problems in space and on Earth.
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Hayleigh Conway posant sur une carte des TNO et désignant Inuvik sur la carte. Pris lors de la Journée du SIG 2017.

Hayleigh Conway (she/her)

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Geomatics Technician

I make maps that help answer questions about the health of the environment in the Western Arctic.
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Cameron Dickenson

Cameron Dickinson

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Senior Engineer, Space Exploration

I work on sensors and camera technology for use on planetary exploration missions.
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Katie Harris essayant une combinaison spatiale de simulation au Centre européen des astronautes.

Katie Harris (she/her)

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Medical Student/Prospective Aerospace Medicine Specialist

I am working towards a career as an aerospace medicine specialist - a doctor who works with astronauts and keeps them healthy for long missions!
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Chris Derksen en train de faire ses recherches sur le terrain en Arctique.

Chris Derksen (he/his)

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Climate Scientist

I use satellite data and climate models to understand how climate change is impacting snow and ice across Canada.
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Waves, Tides and Tsunamis

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Learn about ocean waves and how they can form tsunamis and tidal waves.

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Max Salman

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PH.D. Student / Affiliate Researcher

I ask questions to things that don’t have answers yet.
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The Math Behind GPS

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Learn about the history and math behind the Global Positioning System.

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Annie Martin

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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.
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7 ways Satellites Help Fight Climate Change

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Discover 7 ways satellite Earth observation helps fight climate change.

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Human Spaceflight: The First 50 Years

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A history of the first 50 years of human space flight.

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Let's Talk Mars Resources

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Discover a set of resources to get you up to speed on the discussion surrounding Mars

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