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Gwen Healey Akearok

Executive and Scientific Director

Gwen Healey Akearok is the Executive and Scientific Director of the Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre.
Cartoon of people cleaning teeth

How can chemistry help you take care of your teeth?

STEM Explained

What are your teeth made up of? What chemistry is at work in your mouth? Why do some people get cavities even if they brush regularly?

Students studying outdoors on grass

The Benefits of Going Outside

STEM Explained

Spending time outside has important physical and psychological benefits. It can even help you learn better!

 Sound waves and sound-producing devices. Image © jop_pop, istockphoto.com

Sound vs. Noise

STEM Explained

What is the difference between sound and noise? How do they affect your hearing? And is noise always a bad thing?

 Inside the Destiny Laboratory Module on board the International Space Station

Noise on Earth and on the International Space Station

Backgrounders

This backgrounder explains what noise is, how it is measured, and how it affects our hearing, wellness and more.

Lighting inside the Destiny Laboratory Module

Light on Earth and on the International Space Station

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This backgrounder explains what light is, how it is measured, and how it affects people on Earth and astronauts on board the International Space Station.

Brigitte Potvin | Directrice de la recherche et ingénieure

Brigitte Potvin

Career Profiles

Research Manager & Engineer

Brigitte Potvin is a research manager and engineer for the injury prevention and mobility laboratory of Simon Fraser University.
Dean Simon | Diététiste agréé, consultant privé

Dean Simon

Career Profiles

Registered Dietitican, Private Consultant

Dean Simon is a registered dietician and private consultant.
Winnica Beltrano | Fondatrice et conseillère principale, Project Pulse Winnipeg

Winnica Beltrano

Founder & Principal Advisor

Winnica Beltrano is the Founder & Principal Advisor at Project Pulse Winnipeg.
Norbert Lake | Chiropraticien

Norbert Lake

Career Profiles

Chiropractor and Healthcare Consultant

Norbert Lake is a Chiropractor and Healthcare Consultant at Dynamic Physio and Wellness.
Ben Sit | Diététiste

Ben Sit

Career Profiles

Registered Dietitian

Ben Sit is a registered dietitian, providing advice about nutrition and physical activity, in Ontario.
EMILY STENCEL | Entrepreneure en cosmétiques

Emily Stencel (Video)

Beauty Entrepreneur

Emily Stencel is a Beauty Entrepreneur, located in Ontario.
Kelly White | Massothérapeute autorisée

Kelly White

Career Profiles

Registered Massage Therapist

Kelly White is a registered massage therapist in Newfoundland.
Shakib Rahman | Assistant de recherche

Shakib Rahman

Career Profiles

Knee and Hip Clinic Research Assistant

Shakib Rahman is a Research Assistant at the Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute.