Dean’s Seminar Series presents Carin Bondar, PhD on “The Nature of Sex”

           Biologist with a twist and Discovery Channel expert presents: “The Nature of Sex” Dr. Carin Bondar, PhD Adjunct Faculty, Biology Department, UFV Thursday, Nov. 26th, 2015 Abbotsford Campus Time: 12pm Room: B101 Former ballerina and Biologist with a twist, Canadian Carin Bondar has a PhD in biology from the University of British … Read more

Dean Lucy Lee interviewed by Peruvian newspaper “La Industria”

Dean Lucy Lee interviewed by Peruvian newspaper “La Industria” – Sunday Nov. 15, 2015 This is the third most read and among the oldest newspapers in Peru, established in 1895. The article title when translated reads: “ Research promotes development” The interview was done in August while visiting Peru, and the article appeared on a … Read more

“Who’s who in Science” featuring Dr. Olav Lian, Physical Geography

Who’s who in Science… Dr. Olav Lian joined UFV’s Geography Department in Spring 2004 and began teaching in January 2005 teaching courses in Physical Geography, a Major option in the Bachelor of Science program. Interview: Personal I was born in Vancouver, and grew up in North Vancouver near Seymour Provincial Park, where I went to … Read more

“Who’s who in Science” featuring Dr. James Bedard, Biology

Who’s who in Science… Dr. James Bedard joined UFV’s Biology Department in Fall 2012. Interview: Where did you grow up? I was born and raised in Winnipeg, MB. Where did you go to school? I completed both undergrad and doctoral studies at the University of Manitoba in the department of Microbiology. What brought you to … Read more

Science Alumni Dr. Mike Hildebrand receives Distinguished Alumni Award

Original Article: UFV Today Blog – Nov. 10. 2015 At UFV, his professors saw his potential and wanted to open his mind to other career possibilities. Dr. Noham Weinberg of the Chemistry department invited him to spend a post-undergrad year conducting research in the UFV science labs. Hildebrand also worked with Dr. Tony Stea of … Read more

Free subscription to AJ Magazine: Canada’s Environmental Voice

UFV Sponsored Magazine is offered free to UFV students and employees. A\J is an independent Canadian magazine that has published cutting-edge environmental journalism since 1971. We’ve teamed up with your school to provide you with a free subscription to complement your environmental education with access to the best Canadian environmental journalism and inspiring solutions from the nation’s foremost environmental … Read more

UFV Science Student, Kevin Kobes, is off to London for LIYSF ’15

57th LIYSF July 22nd – August 5th, 2015 UFV’s Faculty of Science is sending one science student, Kevin Kobes, to London for the highly revered London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF), where he will meet up with over 400 students from 60 participating countries. Kevin will be blogging this experience along the way at  blogs.ufv.ca/science/category/trips/science-in-london/ … Read more

2015 Faculty of Science AAAwards

Congratulations to this year’s award recipients of the Faculty of Science AAAwards! Each year, the Dean of Science chooses a member of science for each of the following categories and the awards were handed out during the last Faculty Council meeting of the year by Vice-Chair Greg Schlitt. James Bedard – Awesome Achievement Award, for … Read more

Applications Open for $2000 Axol Scholarship

Axol Bioscience is excited to offer future scientists the opportunity to receive $2000 in funding for any life science related degree program. Eligibility criteria: Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for a graduate or undergraduate degree for the 15/16 academic year at a recognised university The degree program / research area must be in a … Read more

Science Research Open House

Don’t forget about the 3rd annual Science Research Open House! April 14th, 5:00 pm, B121. This open house will feature the work of our Science Students and include presentations of student work in the form of posters, hands-on displays, oral presentations, etc. The event will begin with a preview tour of the new Student Union … Read more