Together, father-daughter duo Patrick and Caroline Whippey have devoted more than eight decades to science fairs – for 55 and 26 years, respectively – supporting students locally, nationally and internationally to explore their interests in scienc …
Faculty of Science
Expert insight: World’s largest radio telescope brings new research opportunities
Canadian researchers will have access to the Square Kilometre Array Observatory in South Africa and Australia
Western welcomes 2023 Loran scholar Vanessa Memeh
‘Four years ago, I never thought this was possible’
New project to monitor satellites over Canada
As satellite count surges, Western team uses meteor tracking camera tech to track where they are in Earth’s orbit
Western researchers to probe greenhouse gases at city landfill
Institute for Earth and Space Exploration to test new methane-measurement technologies
Riverfest returns to Western campus, with focus on water justice
Multimedia art exhibit, coffee house, water walk among events to celebrate Antler River
‘That enjoyment’: Western prof engages teens in world of math
Asghar Ghorbanpour awarded for outreach work with local students, teachers
Migratory songbirds change breathing pattern to fly at high altitude
Groundbreaking study reveals how avian species are pushing physiological limits to escape climate change effects
Western grad offers field work opportunity to Black, Indigenous, racialized students
Weekend biology program at provincial park builds new skills, relationships
Science student shoots for the stars with $100K Schulich Leaders scholarship
Emma Harmos is one of six incoming Western students to earn prestigious national award
Western prof named to geology team for first crewed lunar landing in 50 years
Gordon “Oz” Osinski will work with NASA to determine the mission’s geological science objectives
Western takes animal and plant research to the field in globe-spanning trips
Immersive wilderness expeditions introduce biology students to nature, scientific principles
Western signs nuclear research agreement with energy consultant Kinectrics
Collaboration to focus on energy, security and environment