Physics

Calling all science students! Are you interested in spending 2 weeks in London, UK next summer? All expenses paid!

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ABOUT LIYSF The London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) is a two-week residential student event held at Imperial College London & The Royal Geographical Society, with lecture demonstrations from leading scientists, visits to world-class laboratories and universities combined with cultural interaction, with 500 students aged 16-21 years old from 70 countries. Students can apply directly to LIYSF … Read more

Student Representative nominations for Science Faculty Council 2023/2024 – Nomination deadline SEPT 15

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The Faculty of Science is looking for 2 Student Representatives to sit on our Science Faculty Council. These positions are for a ONE-YEAR term. The Mandate of the Science Faculty Council (SFC) shall: serve as the forum for sharing information and the discussion of academic matters receive recommendations related to academic programs, including but not limited to: … Read more

Mark your calendar! Science Social SEPT 28 @ 5 PM

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Are you a new or returning science student? If so, this event is for you! We are excited to be hosting our 16th Annual Science Social. Come on out and visit with fellow science students, science faculty and staff while getting information on the Science Clubs and Associations on campus. Of course there will be … Read more

Congratulations to UFV’s 2023 LIYSF Representatives: Catherine Laflamme and Manjot Benning!

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The Faculty of Science is pleased to announce that Manjot Benning, Biology major and Catherine Laflamme, Physics major have been selected to represent UFV this summer, in person, at the 64th Annual London International Youth Science Forum. The shortlisted candidates presented a research topic of their choice to our selection panel last week. The presentations were … Read more

Science Rocks! Summer Camp 2023 – Camp Facilitators Needed!

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Plan and run our summer camps! Gain excellent experience in science education! Science Rocks! is a series of summer day-camps for kids in grades 4-6, held on UFV campuses, with three weeks in Abbotsford and three weeks in Chilliwack. www.ufv.ca/science-rocks/  We are looking for UFV students who ….. Have a passion for science, love working … Read more

LIYSF Candidates to present on FRI, MAR 31 @ 3:15 PM D217 – Everyone welcome!

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Congratulations to Manjot Benning, Catherine Laflamme, and Megan Mulder for successfully making it to the final round! Our finalists will now present a research topic of their choice to our Selection Panel. Come out and support our LIYSF Candidates! WHEN: Friday, March 31, 2023 TIME: 3:15 – 4:45 PM (Q&A to follow each presentation) WHERE: D217 Abbotsford … Read more

Join UFV WEST for their 4th Annual Career Panel – MAR 16 @ 6:30 PM

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Please join UFV’s Women in Engineering, Science & Technology (UFV WEST) for their 4th Annual Career Panel. You’ll hear from 5 amazing scientists from our local community. From engineering, to public health and beyond! You won’t want to miss this event. When: Thursday, March 16, 2023 Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM Where: B101, Abbotsford Campus … Read more

Abbotsford Traditional School visits UFV for a science filled morning

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On behalf of Let’s Talk Science and the Faculty of Science at UFV, Dr. Ian Affleck, Associate Dean of Science welcomed 115+ grade 8 students and their teachers from the Abbotsford Traditional School for a UFV Super Science Samper on February 21st. Dr. Lucy Lee, Dean of Science also welcomed the group and encouraged the … Read more

March for Sustainability is just around the corner

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The Office of Sustainability, Dr. Stefania Pizzirani from the School of Land Use and Environmental Change and many other colleagues from across campus have been very busy planning the second annual March for Sustainability. Throughout the month they will be hosting a series of events. The kick off event, “Clothes the loop: Renew, Reuse, Restyle” … Read more

Would you like the opportunity to be paid to do research? Application deadline MAR 17/23

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NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award Program (USRA) provides an award for undergraduate students in the natural sciences and engineering areas of study to engage in research over a 16-week period over the 2023 summer semester (May to August). These are competitive national-level awards. Students must be available to work full-time during the 16-week tenure of … Read more