Getting my feet wet as a conservation intern
What kind of work might you do with an environmental science degree? This conservation technician who had been through NCC's Conservation Internship program will tell you all about it.
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Arctic Science, Geography, Geology, Oceanography, Hydrology, Glaciology, Seismology, Meteorology, Climate Science, Limnology, Remote Sensing, Natural Resources, Mining, Green Tech, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development, Archeology, Paleontology
Meet Our Experts: Muhammad Imran, Rare Earth Elements
A chemical engineer by profession, learn how Dr. Muhammad Imran's career transitioned from oil and gas to mining, and how he and his team are working to build a secure supply chain for rare earths in Canada.
Winter is Snow Much Fun: Learn and have fun with these science experiments
Winter, besides being the season of skating, skiing and snowmobiling, is also a fabulous time for science. Here are a few family-friendly science experiments you can do at home to pass the frosty days while having fun and learning at the same time.
Meet Our Experts: Dr. Jack Zhang, Rare Earth Processing Facility
Dr. Jack Zhang and his team of mineral processing and rare earth experts are making waves in industry with their innovative approach to developing processes for ore beneficiation, separation and hydrometallurgy. Learn more about how Zhang built his mineral processing team from the ground up and what's next for rare earths. Read on.
November is Radon Action Month: It’s time to test your home and workplace
Learn how one SRC employee tested her home for radon and what she did when her result came back higher than Health Canada's safe home radon level.
Community Engagement in Mining and Energy: From Exploration to Remediation
For mining and energy companies, community engagement is an important component of many projects and sites, from exploration through operation to remediation. Learn why local trust and project understanding are key to successfully working with communities across the life of a project.
Meet Our Experts: Petro Nakutnyy, EOR and In-Situ Processes Operations Director
Petro Nakutnyy is the Director of Operations for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and In-Situ Processes in SRC's Energy Division. He’s seen how the oil and gas industry has evolved, especially over the last decade. Learn more about how his team is helping ready the industry for a net-zero future.
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How CT Scanning Can Help Improve Potash Solution Mining
Potash solution mining is used for extracting ore from deep underground, but unlike conventional mining, operators don't have direct access to the potash bed to analyze the geology. This is where SRC's industrial computed tomography (CT) scanner comes in. Learn how CT scanning can help mines better understand their deposits.
Meet Our Experts: Jeff Zimmer, Environmental Lab Manager
Jeff Zimmer manages SRC Environmental Analytical Laboratories and has been with SRC for 36 years. The lab analyzes a variety of air, water and soil samples from all over the country. Learn more about the lab’s evolution and why Jeff built his decades-long career at SRC. Read on.
