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UFV GATE Students and International Guests Sampling Fraser River as part of the Global Rivers Observatory Project

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On Tuesday June 28, 2016, Steven Marsh and research students (current and former) met Senior Scientist Dr. Bernhard Peucker-Ehrenbrink and guests at the rowing dock at Fort Langley to conduct their bi-monthly sampling of the Fraser River.  The guests included Carol Mayer (Curator Africa/Pacific of Enthnology/Ceramics), Skooker Broome (Manager Design, Museum of Anthropology, UBC), April … Read more

The Faculty of Science Welcomes Scientists from Austral University of Chile

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On July 20th we welcomed two distinguished scientists from Austral University of Chile, Drs. Alejandro Yañez and Guillermo Cárcamo from the Biochemistry and Microbiology Institute. Dr. Lee gave them the tour of the two campuses of UFV. They were in Canada attending the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology meeting at the Vancouver Convention Centre … Read more

UFV Science, Arts and Professional Studies programs attain national accreditation

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Article written by: Dave Pinton, Director of Communications – UFV Today July 19, 2016 A recent study indicates up to 95% of post-secondary students surveyed attend university to increase their earning potential and improve their odds of career success. The University of the Fraser Valley has taken another important step in helping students achieve these … Read more

Science Rocks! Camp #3 – Things in our genes underway!

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UFV is buzzing with the sounds of future scientists! Students in grades 4 – 7 who have registered for this week’s Science Rocks! camp will be taking part in activities involving mystery solving, forensics and finding out what’s in our genes! Be sure to check out the fun from our past 2 weeks in our … Read more

Meet the New Sustainability Coordinator Assistant, Travis Gingerich!

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The Centre for Sustainability along with the Faculty of Science is pleased to announce that Travis Gingerich has taken over the reigns as the Sustainability Coordinator Assistant. Travis has been attending UFV since 2013. His love of maps, mountains, and all things outside led him to pursue a BSc in Physical Geography. While at UFV … Read more

Science Rocks! Summer Camp Goes off with a BANG!

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Public school is out for the summer so let the fun begin! UFV Science Rocks! Camp 1 welcomed our newest campers this morning. Each day will include activities and demonstrations organized by our A+ science leaders! Over the course of the week, campers can expect to experience activities from Physics, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics! Registration … Read more

Undergraduate Research Excellence Awards 2016

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May 2016, UFV presented 25 students with awards totalling over $19,000 and celebrated many other prestigious student research achievements. The Faculty of Science would like to congratulate all of this year’s recipients. The following Science students were recognized for their accomplishments: NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA) Gaganjeet Mahil, Biology Faculty Researcher: Lucy Lee Harsh … Read more

National Aboriginal Day 2016

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Catch the spirit of the 20th Anniversary of National Aboriginal Day on June 21st! Come celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. Celebrations and events have been happening throughout the province since June 4th! What is National Aboriginal Day? On June 21 National Aboriginal … Read more

UFV Science Students present at the World Congress on In Vitro Biology

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Dr. Lee and 3 UFV students presented at the World Congress on In Vitro Biology. It was the 70th anniversary of the Society for In Vitro Biology (SIVB) held in San Diego, California this month. Gagandeep Rai (UFV BSc 2016) presented at the poster competition. Harshraj Sidhu (UFV 4th year Biology Student) made an oral … Read more

Super Science Club continues to deliver exceptional science fun to elementary students

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A huge thank you to the Super Science Club team on another successful year of fun-filled science activities for elementary school students! Super Science Club is an after-school program employing UFV science students to deliver fun and intellectually stimulating science activities to elementary students in the Fraser Valley.  This year, Megan Krabbendam, Sandeep Gill, Rebecca … Read more