McGill Science Outreach | Program details | Volunteer | Information for partners
McGill Science Outreach disseminates our scientific expertise to a wider community through programs and activities such as talks, lab visits, family workshops, in-school presentations, and documentary films.
Learn more about each of our specialized science programs and find information on how your school can partner with McGill.
Program details
- Host Faculty/Dept/Student Group: Faculty of Science
- Main contact: science.outreach [at] mcgill.ca (Jacqueline Farrell)
- Outreach website: McGill Science Outreach website
- Languages offered: English and French
- Year established: 2005
- Location and timeline: Local Montréal area libraries, recreational centers, primary and secondary schools, as well as English language CEGEPS, preschools (CPE), senior, adult and special education facilities. The program runs year round, 7 days per week and includes some evening events such as “Freaky Fridays.”
- Collaborative partners: Science Outreach partners with community groups such as the Montreal Assault Prevention Centre and Westmount Parks and Recreation, and local schools and school boards. Among the venues we've worked in are Dollard des Ormeaux (Hebrew Academy), Ecole St. Bruno, St. Bruno, St. Paul's School, Beaconsfield, Children’s World Academy in LaSalle, Ecole St. Germaine Coussin in PAT, Ecole Pierre de Coubertin in Montreal Nord Edgewater School in Pincourt, Ecole secondaire du Coteau, St. Lawrence School (St. Raymond Campus) in Candiac, Lower Canada College in NDG. Within McGill our partners are Office of Science and Society, BrainReach, You are what you eat!
- Links to media articles: Read our McGill Reporter article: Ingrid Birker: New ideas for old bones
Volunteer
Time commitment
Assist the science outreach educators (2 hours per week). Volunteer students from the Redpath Museum Club (2 hours per week).
Why volunteer?
The benefits are increased community involvement and improved interpersonal and communication skills.
How to get involved
Contact the redpathmuseumclub [at] gmail.com (Redpath Museum Club).
Information for partners
How the program impacts teaching and learning
- Schools have access to hands on accessible science education from a reputable source.
- Our program encourages inquiry-based hands on interactive interest in science.
- A young child who comes to a family workshop on dinosaurs at the Redpath Museum cannot help but be stimulated to return to this setting to further their education.
Testimonials
“I like that he related animals to human and showed us videos of different animal intelligence tests.”
“Interaction, method of presenting presentation, not too formal, interesting topics (intelligence in animals and humans), the videos.”
“The new information with the hint of humour.”
“The topics were really diverse and interesting.”
“I found they really showed us the options we have when we finish education.”
“I was generally interested in most of the topics, and I liked that the people that came in knew what they were talking about and could answer questions.”
“I found the subjects quite interesting.”
How to access the program
Fill out an online request form or call 514-398-4094.