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"Pathways to Discovery" Contest

Partners in Research (in conjunction with our co-sponsors - see below) is pleased to announce the 2004 Essay Contest for the Greater Ottawa Area. The theme of the contest is "The Scientific Journey: Pathways to Discovery" with an emphasis on the role of biomedical research in Canadian society.

Essays, typewritten and limited to 1000 words in length, will be accepted on topics related to health research. Entries may be submitted in English or French, by individual students, or by teams of up to five (5) students.

Papers will be adjudicated based on the "KICA" concept in the Ontario Curriculum Policy Documents, as follows: Knowledge (45%), Inquiry (20%), Communication (20%), and Application (15%).

We will be awarding a series of cash prizes at each grade level (grades 9-12). These prizes will consist of Gold ($150.00), Silver ($100.00), and Bronze ($50.00). A certificate of merit will be awarded for the top essays from each grade level, as well as the opportunity for a grand prize winner to be a "Scientist for a Day." This student will spend the day visiting research laboratories, and having lunch with a Canadian scientist. If a winning entry is made by a team, the cash prize shall be divided between team members.

All entries are due no later than March 23, 2004. To download contest rules, submission forms and full details (in English or French) please click HERE.

* The Ottawa Essay Contest is currently only available for secondary schools.

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Our Ottawa Essay Contest Partners:

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's premier organization for research and development. NRC recognizes that young Canadians, in particular, need to understand the benefits of learning science for their future careers in a complex, technological society and engages in activities to promote awareness of science, technology and engineering to youth.

Let's Talk Science is a national, registered, not-for-profit organization working to improve Science literacy in Canada. With over ten years of experience researching, developing, and delivering innovative science programs and resources for children, educators, and community group leaders, Let's Talk Science is dedicated to empowering young Canadians through Science education.

The University of Ottawa - Canada's university - is a research-intensive university that welcomes more than 30,000 students from over 150 countries, creating a cosmopolitan environment in the heart of the nation's capital, where people work, study and play in English and French.

The Ottawa Health Research Institute (OHRI) is the research arm of the Ottawa Hospital, and a major part of the University of Ottawa Faculties of Medicine and Health Science. With more than 200 scientists, 225 students and 400 support staff, and $42 million in external funding, the OHRI is one of the fastest growing and most respected hospital-based research institutes in Canada.