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Unit D: Energy and the Environment

Alok

Alok Shirolikar

Career Profiles

Specialist Engineering Project Management

I manage teams that design and build offshore oil and gas pipeline infrastructure. I also support offshore wind projects.
Karen Thomas au site de construction Hebron GBS site à Bull Arm, T.N.-L.

Karen Thomas

Structural Engineer (Module Integration Manager)

Photographie inbtermittente des étoiles de la Voie lactée, dans l'hémisphère sud du Chili, par Rodrigo Vidal.

Rodrigo Vidal

Career Profiles

Architect, Teacher

My work helps people achieve the most comfortable temperature in their building.
Image of a river running through a Boreal forest

Resources on the Environment

STEM Explained

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

Elaine Robichaud en randonnée avec vue sur le lac depuis le sommet d'une montagne

Elaine Robichaud

Career Profiles

Hydrology Engineer

Elaine Robichaud is a Hydrology Engineer for Hydro-Quebec.
Hands holding a hot mug

Introduction to Heat Transfer

Backgrounders

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.
Our climate is changing

Introduction to Climate Change

Backgrounders

Learn more about the causes and impacts of global climate change.

Some examples of biomass

Generating Electricity: Biomass

Backgrounders

Learn how biomass can be used to generate electricity.

Wind turbine and electrical cord

Generating Electricity: Wind Power

Backgrounders

Learn how moving air can be used to generate electricity.

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

Generating Electricity: Fossil Fuels

Backgrounders

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

Solar power illustration

Generating Electricity: Solar Cells

Backgrounders

Learn how energy from the Sun can be used to generate electricity.

Megan Laracy | Géologuel Canada Ltd

Megan Laracy

Career Profiles

Geologist

Megan Laracy is a Geologist for ExxonMobil Canada Ltd.