Dr. Paula Littlejohn (she/her)
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
I research problems that affect peoples’ health, specifically in children.
Benjamin Pauquet (he/him)
Mechanical and Materials Engineer
I design parts for off-road and off-planet vehicles.
Exploring Careers in STEM Grade 8
Students will expand their knowledge of STEM career types related to a topic they are studying in science.
Plant Functions
Learn about the important plant functions of photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration
Benjamin Pauquet (video)
Mechanical and Materials Engineer
I design parts for off-road and off-planet vehicles.
Yetong Dong
Research Assistant/Graduate Student
I am studying to become a scientific researcher.
Light & Plants
Learn about the process of photosynthesis and how it is affected by light levels.
Specialized Cells of the Leaf System
Learn about the structure and function of the cells in leaves.
Chris Derksen (he/his)
Climate Scientist
I use satellite data and climate models to understand how climate change is impacting snow and ice across Canada.
Shari Forbes (she/her/elle)
Forensic Scientist
I conduct research to understand how the human body decomposes in our unique Canadian environment.
Just Breathe: Lungs and Asthma
Learn about asthma and what scientists are doing to study it.
Musculoskeletal Systems in the Animal Kingdom
Learn how animals move themselves with the help of their muscles and skeletons.
Introduction to Homeostasis and Regulation
Learn about homeostasis and how the body regulates temperature, blood pressure, blood pH and blood sugar.
Patty Simpson (she/her)
Environmental Coordinator
As the head of the Environment Department at a uranium mine, it is my responsibility to make sure that the mine does not pollute the surrounding environment.