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Analysis of Randomized Algorithms: A talk by Petra Berenbrink, Associate Professor of Computing Science at SFU Thursday, March 19 2:30 – 4:00 pm A310 on the Abbotsford UFV campus Dr. Petra Berenbrink will present several randomized graph-based algorithms. The first algorithm is a random walk process on a graph. Here we analyse the so-called cover time … Read more
Faculty and staff play critical roles in the fostering the success of our students in school and in the job market. Hear how some of recent alumni parlayed undergraduate success into careers in environmental fields, and hear what recommendations they would give to current students and faculty about making the leap! When: Doors open at 12.30pm … Read more
4th Annual Big Bang Friday, March 13 5:00-11:30 pm at Aftermath Live band performances, awesome and nerdtastic prizes, games, and so much more! All ages and free admission! Students, staff, and faculty are welcome. Don’t forget to invite your friends! Hosted by the PSA, BCSA, and CSA in association with SUS. For more information, visit the … Read more
G’day mates! Looking for options when it comes to medical school? The UFV Pre-Med Student Association (PMSA) is hosting a speaker from Monash Medical School from Melbourne Australia who can give you information on why the Australian medical school might be right for you! There will also be a representative from Oztrekk that can answer questions … Read more
Interested in a pharmacy career and UBC’s PharmD program? Join us for an event you won’t want to miss. Feb. 26 at 5:30 – 7:00 pm. UFV Abbotsford Campus Room B132 About the Event Come and hear from professionals from UBC’s PharmD program. Listen to their presentation and have your questions answered. Join the Facebook event: … Read more
The Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) and The Department of Physics, UFV present: Optoacoustic Imaging: Lightning and thunder in tissues. A lecture by Bill Whelan, University of PEI Date: Friday, Feb. 27 Time: 2:30 – 4:00 Room: A353 Abstract: For centuries, humans have been mesmerized by the light and sound display during a lightning and thunderstorm. In 1880 … Read more
The Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre (BMSC) is a shared campus of the Universities of Victoria, British Columbia, Alberta, Calgary, and Simon Fraser University featuring a 3000 square metre laboratory that can support research in almost any field. BMSC has courses available to students from Biology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Archaeology/Anthropology, First Nations Studies, and Stats. There … Read more
XX NETWORKING EVENING 2015 at Science World at TELUS World of Science: How to Survive and Thrive in Your Chosen Science and Technology Career Along with TELUS World of Science, The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) is proud to present the annual XX Networking Evening where participants can find out how amazing … 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. Application Information: We are looking for a student enrolled in a science program at UFV, who is … Read more
Centre for Sustainability greenSPEAK Seminar Series in conjunction with the Department of Geography and the Environment Discovery Series present: Jorge Macias’ presentation on Exotic Invaders and forest resources of the world: a chemical ecology perspective Jorge has accrued more than 30 years in the field of forest health, forest pest management and chemical ecology, which has taken … Read more