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North Star Series (Ages 12-14)

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North Star chronicles the exceptional journey of Laurie Rousseau-Nepton, a young, Quebec-born Innu astrophysicist who’s leading a massive research project at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope. Drawing on a worldview rooted in a love of nature, as well as her talents as a science communicator, Laurie shares her passion for the study of celestial objects. View the study guide. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include North Star - Observation North Star - Research North Star - Light North Star - Collaboration North Star - Origins

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North Star Series (Ages 12-14)

North Star chronicles the exceptional journey of Laurie Rousseau-Nepton, a young, Quebec-born Innu astrophysicist who’s leading a massive research project at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope. Drawing on a worldview rooted in a love of nature, as well as her talents as a science communicator, Laurie shares her passion for the study of celestial objects.

View the study guide.

Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici.

Films in This Playlist Include
North Star - Observation
North Star - Research
North Star - Light
North Star - Collaboration
North Star - Origins

Playlist

  • Observation
    Observation
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    Patrick Bossé 2023 16 min

    Laurie returns to the Ashuapmushuan Wildlife Reserve to meet with her father. Here, as a child, she honed her sense of observation, which today serves her well in her astronomy career.

  • Research
    Research
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    Patrick Bossé 2023 13 min

    Laurie is a resident astronomer at the prestigious Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope. On the summit of Mauna Kea, this Quebec scientist is helping unravel the mysteries of star formation.

  • Light
    Light
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    Patrick Bossé 2023 14 min

    Laurie and her intern Justine Giroux take a dive into Hawaiian culture and tour the impressive CFHT observatory, more than 4,200 metres above sea level.

  • Collaboration
    Collaboration
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    Patrick Bossé 2023 14 min

    Laurie and her intern Justine talk about the role women play in the field of astrophysics, and the creation of SIGNALS, the massive project headed by Laurie.

  • Origins
    Origins
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    Patrick Bossé 2023 17 min

    Laurie’s worldview is unique, drawing from elements of both Innu culture and her scientific knowledge. Her insight makes her an inspiring guest speaker for four high-school girls.