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Math Challengers is an inter-school math competition in which students in grades 8 and 9 compete in teams of four or five. Regional competitions are held across BC each year in February, with the top teams from each regional tournament moving on to compete at the annual Provincial comptition in March or April. The Fraser … Read more
UFV will send one Science student to London, UK summer 2015 (all expenses paid) to attend the annual London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) from July 22 to August 5, 2015. LIYSF information can be found at liysf.org.uk/liysf-2015. Information Session: January 29 at 1 pm in C1423. Guest speaker Etienne Dryer, last year’s representative for UFV … Read more
Math Social January 26th, 2015 at 4:30 pm in A421.
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
Interested in exploring New York and Washington DC with the Biology Department? We are offering a Field School this Spring and have extended the deadline for applications. Field School Dates – April 24-May 8, 2015 Credits – 8 or 9 (your choice) Trip Costs: $1,000 non-refundable tour deposit due January 23, 2015 $1,550 non-refundable final … Read more
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 at-risk children to be inquisitive about the world around them, and to develop a long-term interest in science and technology. Science World provides paid training and you will be … Read more
Several UFV Geography students and faculty are contributing to environmental research on British Columbia’s central coast. This research is funded by the Hakai Program and is in collaboration with colleagues from University of Victoria. The research involves gaining an understanding of how that landscape in the region adjusted following the demise of the ice sheet … Read more
WINNER is CHEMISTRY!!!! Congratulations! Call out to other departments!! Will you ‘one up’ Chemistry next year?! Post your vote in the comments section. Can’t Decide?! Stop by the displays in A-Building- 3rd Floor to have a better look at all the little details.
QUALIFICATIONS B.Sc. in biology/toxicology or related discipline Demonstrated excellence in academic achievement Excellent oral and written communication skills Experience with animal physiology, comparative endocrinology and molecular biology Training and experience in aqueous environmental chemistry would be an asset Experience in biology/toxicology lab and field research would be an asset Contact for further information or to … 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