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We are looking for Science Rocks! Summer Camp Facilitators Applications now closed. Science Rocks! is a series of summer day camps for students in grades 4, 5 and 6. The camps are held for four weeks at the UFV Abbotsford campus and two more weeks at CEP in Chilliwack. Position dates: Monday – Friday, June 29th to … Read more
LDA to Find User Archetypes for Search and Matching: A Talk by Thomas Levi, Senior Data Scientist at PlentyOfFish.com Thomas Levi started out with a doctorate in Theoretical Physics and String Theory from the University of Pennsylvania in 2006. His post-doctoral studies in cosmology and string theory, where he wrote 19 papers garnering 700+ citations, took … Read more
The Reach Museum and Gallery is creating an extremely exciting exhibition starting in March 2015. The exhibition will include an augmented reality experience for visitors and ITcredible is about to start the process of setting up the technology. This project requires 2-3 students to join on a volunteer basis. The focus will be on the technology involved in augmented reality, … Read more
Spread the word! The Faculty of Science and the Science Advice Centre are hosting a FREE graduate school workshop for students in science fields. Guest speakers will discuss their experiences with graduate school and information on how and when to apply will be available. Grad School Workshop Thurs, Nov 6 5:30–7 pm Abby A264 Contact: … Read more
Congratulations to our UFV Grads Elijah Baluyan, Karmyn Chretien, and Patty Chomseng, who not only graduated this year from UFV with the Animation Arts Certificate, but also came home from the Canadian Skills Canada competition in Toronto this past June with awards for 2D & 3D character computer animation. See full Article Below… ABBY NEWS Four … Read more
Referenced from UFV Today, May 7, 2014 Several groups of long-term employees were honoured recently at celebrations for those marking 10, 20, 25, and 35 years at UFV including many of our Science Faculty and Staff. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication! (Full list): Carol Konkle, Christine Carter, Cyrus Chaichian, D.J. Sandhu, David … Read more
Two CIS co-op students have opted to conduct an oral presentation for their winter work term co-op assignment. They will be presenting at the upcoming Co-op Information Sessions. We invite you to attend, and request that you please forward on to others in your areas who might be interested in attending. The sessions will provide … Read more
Bachelor of Science Computer Information Systems Engineering Transfer Program All newly admitted science students for summer and fall 2014 are invited to attend one of the orientation sessions organized by the Science Advice Centre. RSVP required: ufv.ca/scienceorientation Abbotsford – Room B132 Time: 6:00-7:30 pm When: May 13, May 21, June 5, 2014 Chilliwack – Room … Read more
The following have been recognized as outstanding UFV student leaders by THE STANDOUT, UFV’s student and alumni leadership magazine issuu.com/goufv/docs/ufv_standout_magazine_web_2014?e=2560931/7428116 Andrew Alexander (Biology major, Chemistry minor) has been an excellent UFV student ambassador, excelling academically and participating in many events within the Faculty of Science and UFV at-large. He has been a mentor to many … Read more
The Faculty of Science and the UFV Alumni Association are pleased to offer you priority booking and the chance to have a graduate portrait of you and your fellow grads framed together and mounted in your faculty. This single headshot-composite photography opportunity is free! Professional photographers from the Artona Group, the official graduation photographer for … Read more