Research & Graduate Studies Archive
Sweet relief: UFV research shows melatonin helps strawberries handle the
For humans, melatonin is useful for getting to sleep. For strawberry plants, it may be a tool for survival in a warming world. UFV student researcher Emily Foster recently finished a study that found melatonin reduces heat stress in alpine strawberries, increasing the resilience of a native crop. Melatonin is a hormone produced by humans…UFV student studies the dark side of competitive ballet culture
The world of high-performance sports can push an athlete to the limit, both physically and mentally. But when do the costs outweigh the benefits? When does participation do more harm than good? A research project led by UFV kinesiology student Meigan Picard examined those questions through the lens of competitive ballet culture. Her paper suggests…UFV’s BERRI Lab monitors for invasive leafhoppers
A wave of plant-eating insects is slowly but steadily making its way north. With climate change lengthening their migration window, it’s not a matter of if, but when leafhoppers arrive. UFV’s BERRI (Berry Environmental Resilience Research & Innovation) Lab, led by Dr. Lauren Erland, is co-leading Project Leaf Hope, a national effort that aims to…UFV’s BMO Collaboratorium sets up for summer research
As summer draws near, so does the opportunity for UFV students to dive into meaningful research through the BMO Collaboratorium. Keith Carlson, Canada Research Chair and director of the Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC), has lined up several projects with community partners, and continues to look for more. The BMO Collaboratorium provides those partners with…From Brazil to BERRI: A research journey rooted in climate
Thousands of kilometres away from her home in Brazil, Stefhane Brachmann is getting an accelerated introduction to research working at the University of the Fraser Valley’s Berry Environmental Resilience Research & Innovation Lab (BERRI) Lab. Stefhane (pronounced Stephanie) was inspired to come to Chilliwack after finding the BERRI Lab website. The site lists many of…UFV’s Dr. Madison Pesowski investigates how young children think about
Humans like to own things. As individuals, we strive for houses and cars, RVs and big-screen TVs. Nations seek to own resources, staking their claim to resources like oil and critical minerals. But when does the awareness of ownership begin? When do we first conceive of the idea that something is ours, or an object…UFV partnered innovation training program secures nearly $23 million in
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is receiving federal funding to help expand the National Invention to Innovation (i2I) Network, a program that aids Canadian STEM and healthcare researchers in their quest to solve global challenges. UFV will share in $23 million provided through a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada Lab…UFV’s Food and Agriculture Institute launching four-year study of agriculture
As climate change increasingly affects traditional agriculture, new methods are being explored to make sure our food security stays intact. UFV’s Food and Agriculture Institute (FAI) is viewed as one of the leading research groups in this space, and the FAI team has been tapped to manage an exciting new research project. A four-year…Newman views One Health as a recipe for survival
Dr. Lenore Newman views food security as an existential crisis for humanity, and she believes climate change is pushing the world in a dangerous direction. “As long as we can keep the world’s food systems working, no matter what else happens, we will be okay,” she says. “But if we lose the food, chaos erupts…Bringing the records of Haida Gwaii’s children home
In March 2024, a hard drive representing the culmination of a year’s worth of archival research returned to its rightful home. For most of the 20th century, Canada’s Indian Residential School system uprooted hundreds of young children from their community on Haida Gwaii. The forced separation of families left deep scars on the island’s…Dr. Satwinder Kaur Bains receiving King Charles III Coronation Medal
Dr. Satwinder Kaur Bains would be the first to say that none of the work at UFV's South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) is done with awards and recognition in mind. But, it's nice when it happens. Satwinder has been the director of SASI for more than a decade, pursing her passion for telling the real…Research opportunities prepare undergrad student for success
Content warning: This post relates to residential schools. A reminder that the Indian Residential School Survivors Society has a 24 hour Crisis Line available at 1-866-925-4419. As Carlanna Thompson prepares for the next step in her educational journey, she gives credit to the University of the Fraser Valley for getting her ready. “Without my time…