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Big Idea: Energy is conserved and its transformation can affect living things and the environment.

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Light & Plants

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

Michelle Henry

Michelle Henry

Non-Destructive Testing Technician

I inspect metal parts on nuclear reactors to make sure they are in good working order.
Julie Thrasher au travail dans la salle de commande

Julie Thrasher

Career Profiles

Shift Manager (Nuclear Power)

I’m responsible for the safe and effective operation of a four unit nuclear power plant.
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

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.
Pickering nuclear power generation station

Let's Talk Nuclear Resources

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Discover a list of resources to get you thinking about all things nuclear!

Julie Leblanc

Julie Leblanc (she/her)

Women in STEM Special Advisor

My work is to support girls and women to pursue and education and careers in STEM.
Vivek Chauhan

Vivek Chauhan

Career Profiles

Program Advisor, Renewable Generation

Vivek is an electrical engineer who works for Ontario Power Generation.
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Introduction to Heat Transfer

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Learn about the different ways that heat is transferred.

Medical image of the brain using Technetium-99m

Innovations in Nuclear Technologies

STEM Explained

Learn about why Canada is a world leader in nuclear technology.

Nimesh Patel

Nimesh Patel

Career Profiles

Manager, Engineering Services

Nimesh Patel is a Manager of Engineering Services for Finning Canada.
Stacey Corbett

Stacey Corbett

Career Profiles

Geographic Information Systems Manager

Stacey Corbett is a Geographic Information Systems Manager for EPCOR.
Some examples of biomass

Generating Electricity: Biomass

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Learn how biomass can be used to generate electricity.

Coal and natural gas fueled generator near Hanna, Alberta, Canada

Generating Electricity: Fossil Fuels

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Learn how energy from fossil fuels can be used to generate electricity.