News and Events
The Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society is launching the Forage Fish Spawning Habitat Sampling Project in Boundary Bay and we would like to invite you all to participate! Enjoy a day of learning and hands-on training conducting habitat sampling on August 27th. This session will kick off the opportunity for monthly surf smelt sampling in Boundary Bay. … Read more
Each year the Dean of Science in consultation with the department heads decide the recipients of these awards. They were announced at our final Faculty Council meeting of the year. Greg Schmaltz – Awesome Achievement Award for overall excellence in academic endeavors Greg’s dedication and commitment to the Faculty of Science, especially to Biology, has … Read more
Our 2023 Science Rocks! Team got their feet wet on Saturday, June 17th by welcoming the Third Abbotsford Embers group. Dr. Alan Reid, Biology Associate Professor opened up the biology lab for the girls to explore their inner scientist! They were able to touch, feel, examine, and discover all of the cool things in the … Read more
Dedicated towards understanding and harmony, xwla ye toteló:met qas ye slilekwel, the garden is located in Stó:lō Temexw, the sacred lands of the Stó:lō Peoples. We are grateful to the Elders and knowledge-keepers who have preserved the land, the plants, and the stories. As an act of reconciliation, the garden was designed by students, staff and faculty in … Read more
Dr. Lucy Lee, Dean of the Faculty of Science was recently interviewed by Rachel Tait from The Cascade. She shared some insight into her research which she plans to continue after her retirement. Dean of the faculty of science is retiring from her post Dr. Lucy Lee opens up about working at UFV Article written … Read more
A student would have to be really outstanding to be the first-ever winner of the UFV Alumni Association’s Outstanding Student Leader award. Manjot Benning fits the bill, and then some! She’s graduating this June with top marks in her Bachelor of Science degree program, with sights set on medical school applications in the future. She’s a … Read more
The Faculty of Science is pleased to announce that Manjot Benning, Biology major and Catherine Laflamme, Physics major have been selected to represent UFV this summer, in person, at the 64th Annual London International Youth Science Forum. The shortlisted candidates presented a research topic of their choice to our selection panel last week. The presentations were … Read more
Plan and run our summer camps! Gain excellent experience in science education! Science Rocks! is a series of summer day-camps for kids in grades 4-6, held on UFV campuses, with three weeks in Abbotsford and three weeks in Chilliwack. www.ufv.ca/science-rocks/ We are looking for UFV students who ….. Have a passion for science, love working … Read more
Congratulations to Manjot Benning, Catherine Laflamme, and Megan Mulder for successfully making it to the final round! Our finalists will now present a research topic of their choice to our Selection Panel. Come out and support our LIYSF Candidates! WHEN: Friday, March 31, 2023 TIME: 3:15 – 4:45 PM (Q&A to follow each presentation) WHERE: D217 Abbotsford … Read more
Artona will be on campus offering portrait sessions from March 3 – 20, 2023 in Lot 10. The cost is a $60 refundable deposit and $15 sitting fee. Each session includes photos with the traditional library and composite backgrounds. Students can bring props, pets and up to two friends or family members to be photographed … Read more