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Article taken from: Nature.com September 2014 The supercluster of galaxies that includes the Milky Way is 100 times bigger in volume and mass than previously thought, a team of astronomers says. They have mapped the enormous region and given it the name Laniakea — Hawaiian for ‘immeasurable heaven’. Watch Video: youtu.be/rENyyRwxpHo Galaxies tend to huddle … Read more
June 13, 2014 – After the Science Convocation Ceremony, the Physics group has a chance to mingle and say their farewells during the Science Celebration at the Abbotsford Sports and Entertainment complex. Left to right: Allen McNabb, Jeff Chizma, Joss Ives, Tim Cooper, Alex Giles, Daljeet Dhaliwal, Alex Maslin, Derek Harnett, Colby Johanson, Brie … Read more
Dr. Cooper’s primary method for motivating students is to show as much enthusiasm for physics as possible. He does this by relating what the students are learning in class to real world situations that the students are familiar with or interested in. In a study published by Scientific American/Nature, it found the more science courses … 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
Considering graduate studies in Neuroscience? The newly founded Hildebrand lab is seeking enthusiastic students interested in using electrophysiological tools to develop new approaches for pain relief and management. The Hildebrand lab has received external research funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and the International Association … 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 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
Happy Birthday UFV! ufv.ca/40 UFV is turning 40. As we celebrate our history, we also dream of growing innovation locally and beyond. We can only do this together with you. Cake cutting ceremonies are being planned. Wednesday, April 2 11 am-noon Mission Campus at Heritage Park Cake cutting with President Mark Evered at 11am 33700 … Read more
Approved for Fall 2014 Contact Email: Tim Cooper Website: ufv.ca/engineering/diploma History The UFV Diploma in Engineering Physics with a specialization in mechatronics is a new program unique to UFV, and has been approved to commence in the fall of 2014. It has been designed from the ground up with students in mind, specifically those students … Read more
Every year UFV hosts the Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair where 200+ projects from students in grades K- 12 are presented and judged. To host the event requires 100s of hours of volunteer time over the 3 day period of the fair (April 1, 2, and 3) to help set up and take down the … Read more