Tag Archives | Mathematics and Statistics

Top young math minds compete for $14,400 in UFV scholarships

The region’s best and brightest young mathematical minds set to work at the University of the Fraser Valley’s annual B.C. Secondary Schools Math Contest recently. More than $14,000 in scholarship money was up for grabs, with 146 students representing 26 schools — an increase over last year’s 108 students from 19 schools. When the eraser […]

UFV launches Data Analysis post-degree certificate

Have you ever wanted to work for Facebook, Twitter or Google? UFV is offering a new program to help students achieve that goal. Starting this fall, the Data Analysis post-degree certificate will provide students with a unique edge when entering the job market. This program is the first of its kind in Western Canada, and […]

BC Secondary School Math Contest at UFV

Young mathematicians compete at UFV math contest

Submitted by Ian Affleck, Mathematics and Statistics department. On Friday, May 4, the University of the Fraser Valley’s Mathematics and Statistics department hosted its 15th annual final round of the BC Secondary Schools Math Contest.  With 108 students from 19 schools participating in 2012, UFV’s final round continues to be the most well attended in […]