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UFV Student Research Day Thursday, April 5, 2018 11:30 – 12:30 pm Micro-lectures (Spirit Bear Cafe, A219 Abbotsford Campus) 12:20 – 2:30 pm Poster Presentations (University House, F124 and F125 Abbotsford Campus) 3:00 pm Awards Ceremony (F125) [box]Micro-Lectures[/box] 11:30 am – Micro lectures in the Spirit Bear Café, A Building, Abbotsford campus. Take the stage … Read more
THE OPPORTUNITY Join a national network of enthusiastic science, tech, engineering, and math students working together to make a difference in the science literacy of young Canadians! (See www.letstalkscience.ca for an idea of what’s possible!) RESPONSIBILITIES (Your training supplied by Let’s Talk Science!) During the 2018-2019 Academic year: Help plan and offer on-campus UFV Science … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Lucy Lee will be presenting as part of the Faculty of Science Dean’s Seminar Series. She has devoted 35 years to fish cell line development and in this presentation, she will recap her past work, present research projects and a fascinating future for fish invitromatics. Fish invitromatics: a … Read more
UFV will be sending one Science student to London, England, all expenses paid, to attend the annual London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) July 25 to August 8, 2018. Past representatives have included: Tessa Webb & Perrin Waldock (2017), Vivienne Beard (2016), Kevin Kobes (2015), Etienne Dreyer (2014), Andrew Alexander (2013), and Timothy Richards (2012). … Read more
[box]2017 In Review[/box] 2017 was a remarkably productive year for us. We were able to launch several new initiatives, and spur progress in continuing programs as well: Earth Day EarthPLAY: a fun outdoor event to get people re-connected to their natural environment Bike to Work Week: getting people on two wheels to reduce greenhouse gases … Read more
Sustainable UFV will be looking for a new Sustainability Coordinator Assistant (SCA) to take over from Travis Gingerich who will be graduating in April. This flexible 12 hr/week student position is an excellent way to get involved in the field of sustainability on an organizational level, which helps to spur long-term and lasting change. In … Read more
Please join UFV President Jackie Hogan in welcoming Dr. Kirsten Brazier, UFV’s 2017 Honorary Doctorate Degree Recipient as part of the UFV President’s Leadership Lecture Series. Why Success is Spelled with an “F”: How your success can help effect world peace When: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM Where: Evered Hall, SUB – … Read more
Dr. Carin Anne Bondar, UFV Adjunct Professor, biologist, author and TV/Web Host is looking for a talented undergrad student in any field of science (stats preferred) to help her out with some short term projects. The job is primarily data collection and can be done from home so some data processing and presentation will be … Read more
SEATS STILL AVAILABLE for this unique chance to be part of hands-on community research in Abbotsford. This is also an excellent learning opportunity for students looking to apply for grad school or law school. Please contact Hamish Telford before December 20th at hamish.telford@ufv.ca for a seat today! W2018 Abbotsford IDS 400F: Civic Engagement and Participation … Read more
UFV will be sending one Science student to London, England, all expenses paid, to attend the annual London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) July 25 to August 8, 2018. Past representatives have included: Tessa Webb & Perrin Waldock (2017), Vivienne Beard (2016), Kevin Kobes (2015), Etienne Dreyer (2014), Andrew Alexander (2013), and Timothy Richards (2012). … Read more