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“An Introduction to the Mathematics of Data Assimilation” Guest speaker Dr. Sam Pimentel, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Department of Mathematics (TWU). Wednesday, November 18 Room A 402 4:30 pm Refreshments will be provided. “Data assimilation refers to a group of methods that seek to improve forecast skill by combining available observations with a … Read more
Original Article: UFV Today Blog – Nov. 10. 2015 At UFV, his professors saw his potential and wanted to open his mind to other career possibilities. Dr. Noham Weinberg of the Chemistry department invited him to spend a post-undergrad year conducting research in the UFV science labs. Hildebrand also worked with Dr. Tony Stea of … Read more
As written on UFV Today Blog: October 19, 2015 For Dr. Olav Lian and his team of student researchers it’s all about the details. Teeny, tiny, miniscule details — grains of sand in this case — that lead to big discoveries. Lian is an earth scientist in UFV’s Geography and the Environment department, and he … Read more
Great turnout at Science Social 2015! Big thank you to all of the Student Groups and Associations and various UFV departments. Math Club/Putnam Club BCSA – Bio & Chem Student Assoc. GUS – Geography Student Association PSA – Physics Student Association Pre-Med Student Alliance Pre-Dental Club Computing Student Association SEA – students for Environmental Advocacy … Read more
Alan Reid …joins the Biology department in Fall 2015 as a permanent faculty member after many years of his dedication as a sessional instructor. Some of the courses that Alan teaches are BIO 111, BIO 112, BIO 301, BIO 307, and various directed studies. Alan is involved in a variety of research projects, including helping … Read more
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Personalized Medicine and Molecular Diagnostic Risk Prediction in Epilepsy Date: Oct. 27, 2015 Time: 4pm Where: B101, Abbotsford Campus Epilepsy is the fourth most prevalent neurological disorder, affecting 65 million people worldwide… Video: People & Places: Exploring Dr. Tara Klassen’s Lab Dr. Tara Klassen is an assistant professor at the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. … Read more
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
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
Today, at 10am in A353, learn something about Theoretical Nuclear Physics! We’ll be following the lecture with an informal discussion on graduate studies in physics and employment outside of academia. Friday, Sept. 18th, 2015 10:00-11:20 Room A353 (UFV Physics Centre)