Brook Thalgott

Corporate

Job Title

Communications

Brook Thalgott is a seasoned writer and editor on SRC's Communications team. A graduate from the University of Regina and Simon Fraser University, she has more than 15 years of experience in marketing and communications. At SRC, Brook writes and edits blog posts, articles, papers, proposals and presentations, as well as prepares and implements communication plans.

Posts by this Author

Historical photo of potash flotation at SRC

May 09, 2022

The History of SRC's Work in Saskatchewan's Potash Industry

written by Brook Thalgott

As the potash industry has developed in Saskatchewan and around the world, SRC has provided technological support along the way. Learn how we've helped to address many of the potash industry’s challenges and growth along the way.

April 26, 2022

Meet Our Experts: Ryan Jansen, Engineer, Renewable Energy Technologies

written by Brook Thalgott

SRC has a long history of working in energy efficiency and renewables, and that work continues today. Meet Ryan Jansen, an Senior Research Engineer at SRC who specializes in Advanced Energy System and leads much of SRC's work in renewables technology, as well as smart and microgrids—all with an eye on helping industry improve efficiencies.

cows drinking water from trough src livestock water testing

April 06, 2022

Livestock Need Clean Water Too: Factors Affecting Water Quality

written by Brook Thalgott

Research shows that livestock with access to quality water will consume more, gain weight quicker and are less likely to develop health issues. Learn about some of the most common factors affecting water quality that we’ve seen at SRC Environmental Analytical Laboratories.

mike mccubbing, manager of src's diamond lab with TOMRA xrt sorter

March 03, 2022

Carbon Under Pressure: Mike McCubbing and his team expand capabilities with XRT sorting

written by Brook Thalgott

Meet Mike McCubbing, manager of SRC's Diamond Laboratory - one of the largest commercial diamond processing labs in the world. Learn more about Mike's career at SRC and how his team has helped grow SRC's diamond capabilities to meet evolving industry needs.

February 23, 2022

Powering Up: Recycling Critical Metals from Lithium Batteries

written by Brook Thalgott

As electric vehicle technologies advance and the energy transition continues, the demand for critical metals keeps rising. Learn about SRC's direct recycling process of LIB metals that will help industry meet the growing demand for critical metals and divert batteries from landfills.

January 20, 2022

Sun, Wind and Storms: 2021 Weather Highlights for Saskatoon

written by Brook Thalgott

2021 was another year for the record books in more ways than one—just like 2020. Here’s a look back at 2021 and the weather that came with it in Saskatoon.

dr muhammad imran src rare earth element division vice-president

January 12, 2022

Meet Our Experts: Muhammad Imran, Rare Earth Elements

written by Brook Thalgott

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.

src winter science experiments to try at home

December 08, 2021

Winter is Snow Much Fun: Learn and have fun with these science experiments

written by Brook Thalgott

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.

src mineral processing expert jack zhang

November 30, 2021

Meet Our Experts: Dr. Jack Zhang, Rare Earth Processing Facility

written by Brook Thalgott

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.

src radon detector sitting on shelf in home basement

November 23, 2021

November is Radon Action Month: It's time to test your home and workplace

written by Brook Thalgott

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.