Integrative Biology

Let’s Talk Science volunteer Nina Milidrag (l.) helped the sixth grader Morgan Curtis (r.) examine a sheep’s brain during St. Anthony Catholic School’s field visit to UWindsor, June 17. Let’s Talk Science volunteer Nina Milidrag (l.) helped the sixth grader Morgan Curtis (r.) examine a sheep’s brain during St. Anthony Catholic School’s field visit to UWindsor, June 17.

Grade school students explore biology at UWindsor

Harrow’s St. Anthony Catholic School’s sixth and fifth graders explore biology at UWindsor, during an educational field trip June 17.

Professor Dennis Higgs earned an Alumni Award for Distinguished Contributions to University Teaching during the morning session of Convocation on Tuesday, June 16.Professor Dennis Higgs earned an Alumni Award for Distinguished Contributions to University Teaching during the morning session of Convocation on Tuesday, June 16.

Passionate teacher honoured for generosity to students

His passion and talents as an educator earned biology professor Dennis Higgs an Alumni Award for Distinguished Contributions to University Teaching during the morning session of Convocation on Tuesday, June 16.

A former student says that of the numerous instructors he has had, Dr. Higgs stands out as one of the most unforgettable professors: “He has a teaching style that is like no other.”

Dr. Higgs teaches every class as a partnership, with both sides contributing significant effort to the process.

Barbara Zielinski, professor of biological sciences and the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Studies, will discuss sea lampreys' behaviour in the Great Lakes at a Science Café public lecturBarbara Zielinski, professor of biological sciences and the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Studies, will discuss sea lampreys' behaviour in the Great Lakes at a Science Café public lectur

Impact of invasive species in the Great Lakes subject of public lecture

A Science Café public lecture to discuss sea lamprey’s behavior and its devastating impact on fisheries in the Great Lakes, June 17. 

Brain cancer researchers Samer Jassar (l.) and Spencer Briguglio (r.) will join the Windsor Spring Sprint walk to help raise funds for the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, and to share their work progress with the public, June 13.Brain cancer researchers Samer Jassar (l.) and Spencer Briguglio (r.) will join the Windsor Spring Sprint walk to help raise funds for the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, and to share their work progress with the public, June 13.

Biology students to share their brain cancer research results at fundraising walk

Brain cancer researchers will join the Windsor Spring Sprint walk, to help raise funds for the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, and to share their work progress with the public.

 

UWindsor biologist Barbara Zielinski and team. From left to right: Front row: Gillian Hughes, Dr. Barbara Zielinski, Jenna Jones, Kaela Scott, Dr. Michelle Nevett.  Back row: Tina Suntres, Georgette Nader, Gianfranco Grande, Alexandra Zygowska, Karl BoyesUWindsor biologist Barbara Zielinski and team. From left to right: Front row: Gillian Hughes, Dr. Barbara Zielinski, Jenna Jones, Kaela Scott, Dr. Michelle Nevett. Back row: Tina Suntres, Georgette Nader, Gianfranco Grande, Alexandra Zygowska, Karl Boyes.

Working to eradicate invasive species

A UWindsor biologist and students use pheromone research to outsmart the invasive sea lampre, an eel-like fish in the Great Lakes.

100 elementary students will compete in Let’s Talk Science Challenge event, on campus. 100 elementary students will compete in Let’s Talk Science Challenge event, on campus.

Young science enthusiasts to compete on campus

Let’s Talk Science event will challenge 100 elementary students to compete in a science quiz show and design competitions.