Ben Harack

Ben Harack - Founder

I graduated from the University of Regina in Computer Science and Mathematics in 2007. I continued my studies there and eventually graduated again in Physics and Psychology in 2010. I am originally from a small town near Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. For the last several years, I have been investigating the energy and resource usage of societies in great detail. My interest in this eventually led to the launch of Vision of Earth in 2007. I love to read and write, as well as listen and argue. I pursue knowledge voraciously but I also constantly look for ways to apply it meaningfully to the real world. I play badminton competitively and pursue many other physical activities avidly. My current plans for the future as far as education and employment are broad at this point. What is certain is that I will continue to try my best to learn and teach about those things that I feel are important to me and my society.

I write at my blog Condensed Matters on subjects relating to my ongoing physics education, and at Live to Learn about the general subjects of life and learning.

Kyle Laskowski

Kyle Laskowski - Co-Founder

I am a recent graduate from the University of Regina’s Honours Physics program. I originally hail from a small town in the area of Lanigan, Saskatchewan. I have been interested in nuclear power and large scale energy systems for a long time. After taking a keen interest in the Saskatchewan Uranium Development Partnership consultation effort, I have invested a lot of my time into research and discussion of Saskatchewan’s possible energy futures.

Mark Cazakoff

Mark Cazakoff - Economics

I am a graduate of the University of Regina’s Computer Science program. I grew up on a farm near Kamsack, Saskatchewan. I have been working at SaskTel for a little more than a year now. I am interested in a wide variety of subjects but have lately found topics relating to economics and finance to be very compelling. I have been pursuing an Economics degree part-time, and hope to contribute in a meaningful fashion with this knowledge. I feel that the greatest thing I can do with my economic knowledge is alleviate the immense poverty of the third world, and am trying to find avenues to make this dream a reality.

Alana Watson

I am currently a student at the University of Regina, and was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. I am keenly interested in the balancing of natural sciences and art in design and especially architecture.  I hope to pursue a degree in architecture  in the new year.

Jeff Cliff

I am pending graduation of a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at the University of Regina. I grew up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan but have also lived or worked in a variety of roles in Outlook(SK), Penhold (Alberta) and Regina as well. Although my recent job as a software developer/consultant has kept me busy lately, I have long been interested in sustainable development and water distribution. My current focus along those lines is to try to make sure there is free software available capable of forming a basis of further work in that area. This will hopefully prevent proprietary software companies from being a retarding force in further sustainability.

Chris Kriska

Still pursuing my degree in Computer Science at the University of Regina, I am currently an employee at SaskTel. My interests are broad and my hobbies many. I hope to help create a better world during my lifetime.