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Brock University Hosts Biological Sciences Day for High School Students

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More than 100 high school students from the Niagara region visited Brock University campus on December 8 to experience a day in the life of a Brock University student, as part of the university's Biological Sciences Day. The event aimed to inspire the next generation of scientists, particularly in the field of grape and wine science, through interactive lab sessions and academic presentations. Students from Thorold Secondary School, Blessed Trinity Catholic Secondary School, and Saint Paul Catholic High School participated in various lab exercises and activities, including a two-part lab session focused on chemical and sensory analysis of grape and wine science.

Key Takeaways:

  • The event was organized by Brock University's Biological Sciences Department, specifically the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI), to inspire high school students in the field of grape and wine science.
  • More than 100 students and their science teachers visited campus, with students from three secondary schools participating in various lab exercises and activities.
  • The OEVI Tasting and Testing Lab focused on chemical and sensory analysis of grape and wine science, with students performing blind taste tests and analyzing samples for sugar and acid levels.
  • CCOVI Director Debbie Inglis emphasized the importance of experiential education, stating, "It's exciting to engage with the next generation through these sorts of experiential education initiatives."
  • Thorold Secondary School chemistry and science teacher Leanne Travis highlighted the value of the event in helping high school students navigate the journey to post-secondary education, saying, "Experiencing a university setting is important for high school students as they prepare for post-secondary and make decisions about programs they are interested in pursuing."

Statistics:

  • More than 100 high school students participated in the event.
  • Three secondary schools were represented: Thorold Secondary School, Blessed Trinity Catholic Secondary School, and Saint Paul Catholic High School.
  • 20 students spent two hours in the OEVI Tasting and Testing Lab.
  • Over 50 samples of apple juice were analyzed by students during the blind taste test.

Sources:

  • India Education Diary
  • Brock University
  • Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI)

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