The High School Outreach program (HSOP) is fully underway thanks to the support from the NSERC Promo Science grant. This grant provided the funding which enabled the Deeley Research Centre (DRC) to purchase the necessary science equipment that makes up the ″traveling science unit″. This kit includes all the equipment and resources necessary for the Restriction Enzyme Digest Lab to be taken and taught to the local high schools.

The program consists of short lectures addressing topics such as cancer biology, treatment and prevention, as well as a hands-on Restriction Enzyme Digest Lab. The program has allowed students to get a glimpse into the world of research and to learn about molecular and cell biology and how these techniques are applied to cancer research as well as other areas of science. Schools have been very supportive as this allows the students to have a hands-on experience with these techniques rather then only discussing them from a theoretical point of view.

This fall we have a team of 7 high school students who serve as HS Outreach Leaders and will visit many high schools over the school year. The students are developing their presentation/public speaking skills as they have been tasked with planning and teaching the HSOP with supervision and assistance from the Program Manager and the DRC staff.

At this time we are booking dates with high schools on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, please see the table below for the various dates and times for the Outreach Program. For more information about when the Outreach program is coming to your school and how you can be a part of it, please contact the Science Dept. Head at your school.

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