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The Chilliwack.Tech group is proud to announce their /Next event, which will provide high school students (grades 11 & 12), university students, and anyone else interested in the industry with hands-on introductions to the fastest growing hi-tech fields. Participants will also learn more about local tech companies, start-ups, and the business side of the industry. … Read more
Please join us for an informative session [highlight]open to high school students, parents, and counsellors[/highlight]. Topics will include: Program Options – Engineering Transfer and Engineering Physics Timelines, deadlines, the registration process, fees and costs Career Opportunities WHEN: Wednesday, November 29, 2017 TIME: 5:30 – 6:45 pm WHERE: Abbotsford Campus, Building B, Room B101 REGISTRATION REQUIRED! … Read more
The Physics Student Association at UFV have partnered with the Computing Student Association and are pleased to present Timothy Richards, MSc Candidate from Simon Fraser University. Tim graduated from UFV in 2014. He received his BSc in Physics. If you’re interested in Quantum Computing, this talk is definitely for you! WHEN: Friday, NOVEMBER 17, 2017 TIME: … Read more
The Physics Student Association (PSA) and the Biology & Chemistry Students Association (BCSA) have partnered to bring Dr. Jaymie Matthews, Astronomer and Mission Scientist from the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of British Columbia to UFV to speak about none other than Astronomy! WHEN: Thursday, NOVEMBER 9, 2017 TIME: 4:00 PM WHERE: Abbotsford … Read more
So, where can Science Fair take you? Well check this out! 2017 Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair (FVRSF) gold medal recipient, Mac Smith appeared on the first episode of the new STEM series Emerald Code: Decoded. Mac, a grade 8 student at Clayburn Middle School in Abbotsford, took his Concussion Alert System to the Canada … Read more
You’ve now seen these stations …. Now get in on the action! [typography font=”Cantarell” size=”24″ size_format=”px” color=”#269e13″]Garbage on the Green: 2017[/typography] WHEN: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 TIME: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Find out how our new system has improved UFV’s compliance Gain valuable volunteer experience Email Travis Gingerich for more details or to sign … Read more
Our first Math Mania event of the year was held on October 4th at Gordon Greenwood Elementary in Langley. A group of UFV faculty and student volunteers spent the evening sharing hands-on activities with the kids and their parents. One parent was overheard saying, “I thought the evening would be spent working on math equations” … Read more
The Faculty of Science is running a science outreach program at Eugene Reimer Middle School this Fall. Super Science Club is an after-school program for elementary students that UFV offers in collaboration with Science World. The goal of this program is to inspire children to be inquisitive about the world around them, and to develop … Read more
Demand for programming or coding skills is growing, and not just for IT jobs. A report by Burning Glass, a job market analytics firm, found that there were as many as 7 million job openings in 2015 in occupations that required coding skills. According to the report, programming jobs overall are growing 12% faster than … Read more
Have you ever wanted to explore London, a leader in research and development? How about Reykjavik, the world’s “Greenest City” or Paris, one of Europe’s major centres of science and the arts. Explore these diverse cities with the Biology department Summer 2018! Attend one of our info sessions to learn more: Friday, October 13th at … Read more