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Scientific Journey, May 6
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Hundreds of Londoners and local Grade 11 science students will travel down the Road of Discovery at the ninth annual Scientific Journey on Thursday, May 6. Three of Western's top professors will offer 20-minute layperson presentations about their research programs, the process of discovery and its implications for society – with time set aside for questions from the audience. Speakers include...
- Elizabeth Gillies (Departments of Chemistry and Chemical & Biochemical Engineering): “From molecules to materials: improving human health”
• Denis O’Carroll (Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering): “Science to technology: cleaning up contaminated groundwater”
• Amanda Moehring (Department of Biology): “The genetics of evolution and species formation”
Presented by Western and Partners in Research, the Scientific Journey is a free opportunity for the community to learn about innovative research projects underway in the city.
An outstanding London secondary school teacher will also be recognized with the Dr. Bessie Borwein Award for encouraging the value of scientific discovery in young minds.
Event details:
Location: Social Sciences Centre 2050, The University of Western Ontario Campus Maps: http://www.geography.uwo.ca/campusmaps/
Date/time: Thursday, May 6, two sessions - one a 8:30 a.m., the second at 11 a.m.
For more information, please contact Gerald Kidder, Associate Vice-President (Research) at 519-661-3132 or via email at avpres@uwo.ca.
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