NSERC and SSHRC workshop for students on October 14

Wednesday, October 14 Room A203B, Abbotsford Campus 12:00pm to 1:00pm No registration required! The research office is hosting a workshop for students who plan to apply for NSERC and SSHRC scholarships. Brad Whittaker, Director of Research Services, will teach students about changes to the granting process, go through an application step by step, and answer … Read more

Don’t miss the 18th Annual Science Social on Oct. 7th!

All science students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the 18th Annual Science Social on Oct. 7th from 5:30-7pm in the SUB Great Hall. Come on down and enjoy this fun event!  It’s also a chance to see what the science student clubs and associations have planned for the upcoming year. There will be … Read more

Undergraduate Student Jobs: TRIUMF (Canada’s National Laboratory for Particle and Nuclear Physics)

There are 14 positions posted – deadline is Sept. 22, 2015 Including: Communications Assistant Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy at ISAC PET target research assistant Mechanical Designer Nuclear Medicine Chemistry Research Assistant Stay connected: Physics Student Association- Facebook Faculty of Science – Facebook www.triumf.ca

Science Student Associations take part in the SUB grand opening!

It’s another year and the energy is felt in the halls and the new Student Union Building.  With various student associations and clubs showcasing their club at the SUB (Student Union Building) as well as other venders, there’s plenty to see!  Burgers and cake too! The official ribbon cutting at 1pm today was well attended … Read more

UFV’s Dr. Alida Janmaat at UBC’s Annual Society for Invertebrate Pathology

Dr Alida Janmaat, from the Dept of Biology, actively participated as member of the Local Organizing Committee for the International Congress on Invertebrate Pathology and Microbial Control and the 48th annual meeting of the Society for Invertebrate Pathology held August 9-13, 2015 at UBC. As Scientific program co-chair, she did a superb job coordinating the … Read more

Still room in select Biology courses!

Don’t miss out, as of today, the following courses still have space available for the Fall 2015 term. BIO 210 – Introduction to Ecology (90155) Prereqs: Prerequisite(s): BIO 111 and BIO 112. Note the prerequisite will be waived for students who have completed the Agriculture Technology diploma. Contact the Biology department to arrange a prerequisite … Read more

Students! Exova Canada searching for Lab Tech

Exova Canada Inc. Job Title: Lab Technician Department: Western Canada Primary Purpose: Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, this position is responsible for collecting client samples according to the LIMS generated batch sheet and analyze, maintaining high standards of analytical quality. Principal Duties & Responsibilities: Collect client samples according to the LIMS generated batch … Read more

Now hiring! Peer Tutors for the Academic Success Centre

CLICK HERE FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION Calling all Science students! There is a demand for science tutors at the Academic Success Centre.  The posting is extended until approx. August 20th (Extended past the original deadline of July 31) The centre is looking for students who are in their 3rd or 4th year or graduated and … 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