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Passionate about making a difference in the Biology community? 🌿🔬 Applications for VP positions are now open! This is your chance to lead, innovate, and support your peers. Apply by May 1st at 11:59 pm and help shape the future of our department! 🏆💡

Passionate about making a difference in the Biology community? 🌿🔬 Applications for VP positions are now open! This is your chance to lead, innovate, and support your peers. Apply by May 1st at 11:59 pm and help shape the future of our department! 🏆💡

A huge thanks to everyone who came out to the BUGS Research Symposium! From the incredible presenters to the engaged attendees, this event was a success! 👏🎓

Swipe through for some highlights of the day! ➡️

A huge thanks to everyone who came out to the BUGS Research Symposium! From the incredible presenters to the engaged attendees, this event was a success! 👏🎓

Swipe through for some highlights of the day! ➡️

Join us for an inspiring keynote address by Justina Ray, the president and senior scientist, and Laura McCaw, a research associate, from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)—our official fundraising partner for this event! 🐾 WCS is a global leader in protecting wildlife and wild places, working to safeguard biodiversity through science, conservation action, and advocacy.

🗓️ April 1st
⏰ 4-5 PM
📍Zoom link: https:/:westernuniversity.zoom.us/j/2452725175?omn=

Join us for an inspiring keynote address by Justina Ray, the president and senior scientist, and Laura McCaw, a research associate, from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)—our official fundraising partner for this event! 🐾 WCS is a global leader in protecting wildlife and wild places, working to safeguard biodiversity through science, conservation action, and advocacy.

🗓️ April 1st
⏰ 4-5 PM
📍Zoom link: https:/:westernuniversity.zoom.us/j/2452725175?omn=

🔑 Keychain Fundraiser – Support Wildlife Conservation! 🐾

Help make a difference with a simple yet meaningful keychain purchase! All proceeds go directly to Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) to support their efforts in protecting endangered species and preserving ecosystems worldwide. 🌍🐅

Prices start at just $1, so grab yours before they go out of stock! 💚

🔑 Keychain Fundraiser – Support Wildlife Conservation! 🐾

Help make a difference with a simple yet meaningful keychain purchase! All proceeds go directly to Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) to support their efforts in protecting endangered species and preserving ecosystems worldwide. 🌍🐅

Prices start at just $1, so grab yours before they go out of stock! 💚

Hey BUGS, our fourth BioBuzz is here! 🌾

Climate change is pushing crops to their limits, but CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing is changing the game! 🌱✨ By modifying key genes, scientists are boosting drought, salt, and pest resistance in crops like rice and maize. While challenges exist, this breakthrough tech is paving the way for a more resilient and sustainable future in agriculture. Still curious and want to learn more? Visit https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10142-023-01202-0

Check out our summary on the BUGS website!

Hey BUGS, our fourth BioBuzz is here! 🌾

Climate change is pushing crops to their limits, but CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing is changing the game! 🌱✨ By modifying key genes, scientists are boosting drought, salt, and pest resistance in crops like rice and maize. While challenges exist, this breakthrough tech is paving the way for a more resilient and sustainable future in agriculture. Still curious and want to learn more? Visit https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10142-023-01202-0

Check out our summary on the BUGS website!

BUGS Research Symposium is coming up on March 30! Can't wait to see everyone there! 🐛♥️

BUGS Research Symposium is coming up on March 30! Can't wait to see everyone there! 🐛♥️

Need a focused study environment? Join us for Study Sessions in our one and only BUGS room, located in North Campus Building (NCB), room 444! Whether you're preparing for finals or just looking to keep up with your biology coursework, our sessions offer a supportive community where you can collaborate with peers and share knowledge. Come study in a comfortable, motivating space designed for success—your academic goals are just a session away! See the BUGS study room schedule from our link in bio!

Some important points to remember:
- The BUGS room will be available from weeks listed for members to come and study
- Only time slots with a VP available (for room access & supervision) will be open for studying
- Feel free to bring invite friends (but keep in mind our limited space)
- Chatter and conversations are welcome, but please be respectful of people who may be trying to concentrate

See you there BUGS!📚🧬📝

Need a focused study environment? Join us for Study Sessions in our one and only BUGS room, located in North Campus Building (NCB), room 444! Whether you're preparing for finals or just looking to keep up with your biology coursework, our sessions offer a supportive community where you can collaborate with peers and share knowledge. Come study in a comfortable, motivating space designed for success—your academic goals are just a session away! See the BUGS study room schedule from our link in bio!

Some important points to remember:
- The BUGS room will be available from weeks listed for members to come and study
- Only time slots with a VP available (for room access & supervision) will be open for studying
- Feel free to bring invite friends (but keep in mind our limited space)
- Chatter and conversations are welcome, but please be respectful of people who may be trying to concentrate

See you there BUGS!📚🧬📝

🍩 Donuts for Wildlife! Support WCS! 🦉🐾

Enjoy Krispy Kreme’s iconic donuts while making a difference for wildlife! Every box sold supports the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in funding conservation efforts, educational programs, and protecting endangered species. Repost on your story to be entered to win a free box!

📅 April 3, 12:00-4:00pm | 📍 Taylor Community Corner | 💰 15$

Preorder now and treat yourself while helping protect the planet—because saving wildlife is sweet! 🌍🦁🍩

🍩 Donuts for Wildlife! Support WCS! 🦉🐾

Enjoy Krispy Kreme’s iconic donuts while making a difference for wildlife! Every box sold supports the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in funding conservation efforts, educational programs, and protecting endangered species. Repost on your story to be entered to win a free box!

📅 April 3, 12:00-4:00pm | 📍 Taylor Community Corner | 💰 15$

Preorder now and treat yourself while helping protect the planet—because saving wildlife is sweet! 🌍🦁🍩

Our Research Symposium is coming up on March 30th! See you there BUGS!🐛

Our Research Symposium is coming up on March 30th! See you there BUGS!🐛

Our first Humans of Biology is here! 🧬🥼 Listen to Daniel Jeffery, a genetics professor, give advice to first-years, discuss how to navigate the grad school transition, and say what his favourite bug is!🐛 Watch the full video on our tiktok: westernbugs - link to our tiktok is in our bio!

Our first Humans of Biology is here! 🧬🥼 Listen to Daniel Jeffery, a genetics professor, give advice to first-years, discuss how to navigate the grad school transition, and say what his favourite bug is!🐛 Watch the full video on our tiktok: westernbugs - link to our tiktok is in our bio!

Join us at the BUGS Research Symposium on March 30th ‼️ Get your tickets now! 🎟️✨ Link is in our bio.

Join us at the BUGS Research Symposium on March 30th ‼️ Get your tickets now! 🎟️✨ Link is in our bio.

Hey bugs!! 🚨 The deadline has been further extended for our sticker and merch sale! 🚨 You have until March 20th to order biology-themed stickers and sweaters! Don’t miss out 🤩

Hey bugs!! 🚨 The deadline has been further extended for our sticker and merch sale! 🚨 You have until March 20th to order biology-themed stickers and sweaters! Don’t miss out 🤩

Hey BUGS!
Our last Dinner with a Prof event of the year is happening at The Wave with Dr. Timothy Hain! Join us on March 21st at 6:00 PM to dive into his research on kin recognition, parental care, and mating systems in fish. Learn how these behaviors shape evolutionary and ecological dynamics!

The sign-up form will be in our bio. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up soon!

Hey BUGS!
Our last Dinner with a Prof event of the year is happening at The Wave with Dr. Timothy Hain! Join us on March 21st at 6:00 PM to dive into his research on kin recognition, parental care, and mating systems in fish. Learn how these behaviors shape evolutionary and ecological dynamics!

The sign-up form will be in our bio. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up soon!

Don’t forget to submit your abstracts for the BUGS research symposium! 🚨 Abstracts are due March 16th at 11:59 PM🚨

Don’t forget to submit your abstracts for the BUGS research symposium! 🚨 Abstracts are due March 16th at 11:59 PM🚨

Hey BUGS! 🐛 Our biology-themed sticker and merch sale is here! 🧬🌿 Show off your love for science in style - click the link in our bio to access the pre-order form!!! Form is open until March 14th.

Hey BUGS! 🐛 Our biology-themed sticker and merch sale is here! 🧬🌿 Show off your love for science in style - click the link in our bio to access the pre-order form!!! Form is open until March 14th.

ATTENTION BUGS! 🚨 This semesters Helen Battle Lecture is on March 18th at 3:30 PM in NCB 114! Dr. Josh Pemberton will be presenting on the dynamic control of organelle membrane remodelling. His research is focused on using live-cell experimentation to investigate the membrane lipid composition of organelles and how that affects processes in the cell. You don’t want to miss it!!!

🗓️ March 18th
⏰ 3:30 PM
📍NCB 114

ATTENTION BUGS! 🚨 This semesters Helen Battle Lecture is on March 18th at 3:30 PM in NCB 114! Dr. Josh Pemberton will be presenting on the dynamic control of organelle membrane remodelling. His research is focused on using live-cell experimentation to investigate the membrane lipid composition of organelles and how that affects processes in the cell. You don’t want to miss it!!!

🗓️ March 18th
⏰ 3:30 PM
📍NCB 114

⚠️ATTENTION BIO1002 STUDENTS! Does the midterm season having you nervous?

🍃Join BMP & BUGS in HSB35 on Wednesday, March 5th at 6:00PM for our Bio1002B Midterm Kahoot Night! This is a great opportunity to test your midterm knowledge, with the opportunity to win prizes as well! Sign up with the link in our bio!🐛
📍HSB 35
📅Thursday, March 5th
🕕6:00-8:00PM

⚠️ATTENTION BIO1002 STUDENTS! Does the midterm season having you nervous?

🍃Join BMP & BUGS in HSB35 on Wednesday, March 5th at 6:00PM for our Bio1002B Midterm Kahoot Night! This is a great opportunity to test your midterm knowledge, with the opportunity to win prizes as well! Sign up with the link in our bio!🐛
📍HSB 35
📅Thursday, March 5th
🕕6:00-8:00PM

BUGS invites you to another Shadow the Scholar event, starring Dr. Scott MacDougall-Shackleton and a tour of the AFAR lab facilities🥽🧪🥼 This event will take place Wednesday, March 5th from 3:30 - 4:30pm. We ask that you meet us outside of the AFAR facility. There is only room for a maximum of 12 participants so sign up quickly to save your spot! If you’ve signed up but can no longer attend, please let us know by reaching out to westernbugs@gmail.com, you will also be responsible for finding a replacement. Hope to see you there!!

Sign up using the link in our bio!

BUGS invites you to another Shadow the Scholar event, starring Dr. Scott MacDougall-Shackleton and a tour of the AFAR lab facilities🥽🧪🥼 This event will take place Wednesday, March 5th from 3:30 - 4:30pm. We ask that you meet us outside of the AFAR facility. There is only room for a maximum of 12 participants so sign up quickly to save your spot! If you’ve signed up but can no longer attend, please let us know by reaching out to westernbugs@gmail.com, you will also be responsible for finding a replacement. Hope to see you there!!

Sign up using the link in our bio!

Roses are red, violets are blue, this Valentine’s Day, give a gift that helps wildlife too! 🌹🐾 Support conservation with a rose and a card. ❤️🌎 #ConserveLove #WildlifeValentine

Roses are red, violets are blue, this Valentine’s Day, give a gift that helps wildlife too! 🌹🐾 Support conservation with a rose and a card. ❤️🌎 #ConserveLove #WildlifeValentine

Hmm, wondering what that smell is? LOVE IS IN THE AIR!!! 😍💕

You don't wanna miss out on this year's special BUGS Valentine's Candy Gram Sale ❤️🐛 (we're talking: candy butterflies and candy rose bouquets!!! 🤫).

Purchase a candy bundle (🦋+💐) for only $3 to show friends and loved ones that you care 🥰🫶

📌Taylor Community Corner
📆 February 10th and 11th
🕒 1-3pm

Hmm, wondering what that smell is? LOVE IS IN THE AIR!!! 😍💕

You don't wanna miss out on this year's special BUGS Valentine's Candy Gram Sale ❤️🐛 (we're talking: candy butterflies and candy rose bouquets!!! 🤫).

Purchase a candy bundle (🦋+💐) for only $3 to show friends and loved ones that you care 🥰🫶

📌Taylor Community Corner
📆 February 10th and 11th
🕒 1-3pm

Hi BUGS! 🐞 Our first Dinner with a Prof event of 2025 is happening at The Wave with Dr. Buchowski! Join us on February 6th at 6:00 PM to learn more about his fascinating research on how living organisms impact carbon and nitrogen cycling.

The sign up form will be in our bio. Spots are limited so be sure to sign up soon!

Hi BUGS! 🐞 Our first Dinner with a Prof event of 2025 is happening at The Wave with Dr. Buchowski! Join us on February 6th at 6:00 PM to learn more about his fascinating research on how living organisms impact carbon and nitrogen cycling.

The sign up form will be in our bio. Spots are limited so be sure to sign up soon!

Do you have a passion for biology AND sticker design? This is your time to shine! ✨ BUGS is hosting a sticker design competition open to all Western students!

🎟 How to enter:
🎨 Submit your original biology-themed sticker design through the link in our bio!
⏳ Deadline: February 14th, 11:59 PM

🏆 What’s in it for you?
🎁 The winning design will be featured in our upcoming sticker sale
🎉 FREE batch of stickers with your own design!

Voting happens in the following weeks! We can’t wait to see your amazing designs! 🦠🌿🔬

Do you have a passion for biology AND sticker design? This is your time to shine! ✨ BUGS is hosting a sticker design competition open to all Western students!

🎟 How to enter:
🎨 Submit your original biology-themed sticker design through the link in our bio!
⏳ Deadline: February 14th, 11:59 PM

🏆 What’s in it for you?
🎁 The winning design will be featured in our upcoming sticker sale
🎉 FREE batch of stickers with your own design!

Voting happens in the following weeks! We can’t wait to see your amazing designs! 🦠🌿🔬

Hey BUGS! 🐞🐛🪰

Come join us at our winter AGM (Annual General Meeting) to learn more about our upcoming events, presidential candidates for the next school year, play games, and meet some lovely people! 🌱❄️

📍NCB 114
📆 Tuesday January 28th
⏰6:00-7:30pm

Hey BUGS! 🐞🐛🪰

Come join us at our winter AGM (Annual General Meeting) to learn more about our upcoming events, presidential candidates for the next school year, play games, and meet some lovely people! 🌱❄️

📍NCB 114
📆 Tuesday January 28th
⏰6:00-7:30pm

Hey BUGS, welcome to our third BioBuzz! 🐝

Ever imagined turning CO2 into useful products and fuels with just sunlight? Artificial photosynthesis is making it possible, and researchers are making huge strides in harnessing this power for a cleaner, greener future. From bio-inspired systems that convert CO2 into bioplastics to catalysts that boost hydrogen production, this technology is shaping up to change how we think about energy and carbon management. Curious about the details? Head to the BUGS website to check out the full summary and dive into how artificial photosynthesis could be the next big thing in sustainable energy: https://westernbugs.wixsite.com/bugs 🌞🌱🔬

If you're curious to learn more, check out this published article for a deeper understanding of the breakthroughs: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10807655/

Hey BUGS, welcome to our third BioBuzz! 🐝

Ever imagined turning CO2 into useful products and fuels with just sunlight? Artificial photosynthesis is making it possible, and researchers are making huge strides in harnessing this power for a cleaner, greener future. From bio-inspired systems that convert CO2 into bioplastics to catalysts that boost hydrogen production, this technology is shaping up to change how we think about energy and carbon management. Curious about the details? Head to the BUGS website to check out the full summary and dive into how artificial photosynthesis could be the next big thing in sustainable energy: https://westernbugs.wixsite.com/bugs 🌞🌱🔬

If you're curious to learn more, check out this published article for a deeper understanding of the breakthroughs: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10807655/

Hey BUGS! We know school can be hard but it doesn't have to be. We are starting up our second round of mentee signups! Looking for ways to contact upper-year students for academic or extracurricular advice? Well mentees, we already have tons of mentors waiting for you! If you are interested make sure to specify in the sign-up form in our Instagram linktree that you would like to be a mentee! For now, NO mentors are needed, but we do need lots of mentees! Sign up as soon as you can!

Hey BUGS! We know school can be hard but it doesn't have to be. We are starting up our second round of mentee signups! Looking for ways to contact upper-year students for academic or extracurricular advice? Well mentees, we already have tons of mentors waiting for you! If you are interested make sure to specify in the sign-up form in our Instagram linktree that you would like to be a mentee! For now, NO mentors are needed, but we do need lots of mentees! Sign up as soon as you can!

📚✨ Finals season got you stressed? BUGS has your back! Swing by our booth in Taylor and build your perfect wellness basket! 🛍️💚

Pick from a variety of stress-relief essentials like candy, stickers, hot chocolate mix, tea, stationery, stress balls, candles, and more! 🎁✨

🕒 Dec 2&4, 11am-3pm
📍 Taylor Community Corner

Take a moment for yourself—you deserve it! Stop by and stock up on some study-time essentials.

📚✨ Finals season got you stressed? BUGS has your back! Swing by our booth in Taylor and build your perfect wellness basket! 🛍️💚

Pick from a variety of stress-relief essentials like candy, stickers, hot chocolate mix, tea, stationery, stress balls, candles, and more! 🎁✨

🕒 Dec 2&4, 11am-3pm
📍 Taylor Community Corner

Take a moment for yourself—you deserve it! Stop by and stock up on some study-time essentials.

🎄✨ Calling all BUGS members! Join us for a festive night of crafty fun! 🎨🔬

Come unwind before exam season with holiday cheer, Christmas music, and cute decorations for your tree. 🧬🌿 Whether you’re making an RNA wreath or a petri dish ornament, it’s the perfect way to de-stress before exams and get into the holiday spirit! 🎅🎶

🗓️ November 29th
⏰ 6:00pm
📍UCC 67

🎄✨ Calling all BUGS members! Join us for a festive night of crafty fun! 🎨🔬

Come unwind before exam season with holiday cheer, Christmas music, and cute decorations for your tree. 🧬🌿 Whether you’re making an RNA wreath or a petri dish ornament, it’s the perfect way to de-stress before exams and get into the holiday spirit! 🎅🎶

🗓️ November 29th
⏰ 6:00pm
📍UCC 67

Attention BUGS!

Come join us for Trivia Night and have the chance to win awesome prizes by answering questions about biology and sustainability! You don't want to miss it so see you there! 🐛🌿🏆

📆 November 27th
🕛4-5pm
📍UCC Room 37

Attention BUGS!

Come join us for Trivia Night and have the chance to win awesome prizes by answering questions about biology and sustainability! You don't want to miss it so see you there! 🐛🌿🏆

📆 November 27th
🕛4-5pm
📍UCC Room 37

Hey BUGS, welcome to our second Biobuzz!🐝

Climate change has become a critical problem and it has shown damaging impacts on many aspects of our worlds’ biodiversity. Evidence has shown that reefs are showing signs of degradation and are becoming less populated as they cannot offer the same benefits to other species as once before. To combat this, a research study was done that demonstrated that acoustic enrichment can be an effective way to contribute to the restoration of coral reef ecosystems. To read our full summary head to the BUGS website: https://westernbugs.wixsite.com/bugs 🐟🐠🦈

Still curious and want to learn more? Visit https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-13186-2

Hey BUGS, welcome to our second Biobuzz!🐝

Climate change has become a critical problem and it has shown damaging impacts on many aspects of our worlds’ biodiversity. Evidence has shown that reefs are showing signs of degradation and are becoming less populated as they cannot offer the same benefits to other species as once before. To combat this, a research study was done that demonstrated that acoustic enrichment can be an effective way to contribute to the restoration of coral reef ecosystems. To read our full summary head to the BUGS website: https://westernbugs.wixsite.com/bugs 🐟🐠🦈

Still curious and want to learn more? Visit https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-13186-2

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