[photo:Kathleen Hill] Outreach
For High School Students
Biology is the science of life. In the Biology department, we do research and teach about everything from the genes that make us human (or insect, or yeast!) to planet-wide biodiversity. Some of us are theorists, working mainly on computers, some do extensive work in the laboratory, and some only in the field. Researchers from the department work not only in London, but also study biological systems and collaborate with other scientists across Canada and all over the world, including Antarctica, Africa, Europe and Asia.
If you are thinking about coming to Western and want to choose a challenging, varied and exciting career path, Biology is an excellent choice. Visit our undergraduate site to learn more about our course offerings and modules; check out BUGS, the Biology Undergraduate Society and read about careers in Biology.
You don’t need to come to University to start doing Biology. The Faculty of Science offers many opportunities for school students – an ever changing list is here.
You could also think about participating in a science fair – talk to your Biology or Science teacher for more information. Occasionally, outstanding high school students may be hosted in the Biology department as part of their science fair projects – usually through programmes like the Sanofi-Aventis BioTalent Challenge . If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated student looking for a mentor, you could contact Professors by email individually. It will help if you have read a little about what the Professor does, and if you have an idea of the kind of study you would like to do, and how it relates to their area of expertise.
For more science fair resources, you could check out the internet. There are many useful websites, including those run by Let’s Talk Science, the Canada-Wide Science Fair, the Canada-Wide Virtual Science Fair, the Library of Congress in the USA and Science Bob. You could also ask your local librarian!
