Science Olympics at the U of G
The Science Olympics is an annual on-campus, academically-oriented event which allows students from grades 9 through 12 to compete in a variety of fun science-related activities. The event covers all areas of science from chemistry, physics, math and engineering to biology, agriculture, environmental science, computing and nanoscience.
The 4th annual Science Olympics Event is scheduled for May 10, 2012 and is expected to draw over 500 participants. Register through Bonnie Lasby
In the area of biological science, the College of Biological Sciences (CBS), offered activities such as Survivor Biology and Microbiology Detectives (2010). Watch this great video coverage (by Melanie Wills) on the Microbiology Detectives event.
The Science Olympics is a great opportunity for high school students to see the diverse programs and expertise within the sciences. “Students are inspired by the challenge of competing in events,” says co-ordinator Bonnie Lasby, recruitment officer for the College of Physical and Engineering Science (CPES). “The goal is to interest students in science at the University of Guelph and to challenge them.”
For more information about the Microbiology Science Olympics event, please contact the coordinator Dr. Wendy Keenleyside at wkeenley@uoguelph.ca
More Links: The Science Olympics Website | "At Guelph" 2010 Coverage