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.
Mahesh Rachamalla (he/him)
Graduate Student (Toxicology)
My research will help find solutions for protecting aquatic species from the effects of heavy metals.
How would you replant a forest?
Design a device that can plant seeds or trees to help grow a forest.
Can you artificially pollinate a flower?
Design and build an artificial pollinator.
Frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts, oh my!
Learn about amphibians, their life in the coastal temperate rainforest biome, and how you can help them out!
Pamela Power (she/her)
Water Resources Specialist
I provide technical review of projects that may affect water resources to ensure your community’s rights and interests are being considered and protected.
Nancy Duquet-Harvey
Environmental Superintendent
I make sure that we don't harm the environment with our mining activities.
Sara Knox (she/her)
Assistant Professor (biometeorology)
I study ways to restore and protect ecosystems to help fight climate change.
Coyotes: Coming to a town near you?
Learn why coyotes are spreading in Canada and how this affects their relations with humans.
Adrienne Ethier
Environmental Risk Assessment Specialist
I am responsible for evaluating potential exposure risks to people and the environment near nuclear facilities and mines.
Jackie Dawson (she/her/they)
Professor and Canada Research Chair in Environment, Society, and Policy
I work with large teams of academics, Inuit knowledge holders, and decision makers to understand the risks and solutions to environmental change.
Green Careers
Discover some of the many STEM-focused careers dealing with the environment and climate change.
Plant Pigments
Why are there so many colours of plants? Learn about plant pigments and their role in plants.
Tropisms in Plants
Learn about the different ways that plants move in response to their environments.
Aynsley Foss (she/her)
Issues and Policy Manager
I advocate for the major producing mines across Ontario to ensure their long-term competitiveness.