The Scientific Journey: Pathways to Discovery

The Children’s Health Research Institute’s research mandate extends outside the laboratory with its efforts to bring research into the classroom. In 2000, the Children’s Health Research Institute in conjunction with local school boards initiated the first annual Students and Science Essay Contest. The scope of this program was broadened in 2003 when it became a joint educational initiative sponsored by not only CHRI but Partners in Research and The University of Western Ontario.

Students participating in the annual essay contest, “The Scientific Journey: Pathways To Discovery” are provided with the opportunity to write about the impact of science in their lives through a personal story, a research breakthrough, or any topic of interest which they think underscores the importance of scientific research. This contest helps to inform and educate the schools, teachers and students in our community as to the presence and nature of research being conduced at CHRI and Western.

Students are our future and CHRI is committed to being a resource of tomorrow’s discoverers.