News and Events
Thank you to all 100+ UFV Science students, faculty and staff who came out for our 11th Annual Science Social on September 27th. We couldn’t have asked for better weather for visiting with friends, listening to music, playing chess, winning prizes, and eating way too much pizza! Special thanks to the following Science Student Associations … Read more
The Faculty of Science and the Centre for Sustainability is pleased to present “Climate Change & Global Warming” with UFV Physics & Engineering Professor, Tim Cooper. WHEN: Thursday, NOV 15/18 TIME: 1 – 2 PM WHERE: B121, Abbotsford Campus Climate change and global warming are now being discussed in the media almost daily. However a … Read more
4th year UFV Biology Student, Brenna Hay, presented her poster entitled “Evaluating potential cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of neonicotinoids with fish cell lines” at the 45th Annual Canadian Ecotoxicity Workshop held in Vancouver on Monday, October 1st. The theme for this year’s workshop “Science. Application. Action.” reflects the work that each member has undertaken to maintain … Read more
Dr. Lee has had a busy year travelling the world and fulfilling her administrative and research plans. READ Dr. Lee’s full summary report [PDF] Dr. Lee’s year in review in pictures September 2017 ICELAND: Dr. Lee connected with scientists in Iceland from both academia and industry. She had the opportunity to visit the University of … Read more
Join Us! Spotlight on Learning – Exploring the New Curriculum Date: Friday, October 19, 2018 Time: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Location: Evered Hall in the SUB, UFV- Abbotsford Campus, The one day event will bring together university faculty and high school teachers, academic advisors and guidance counsellors, in a day of dialogue about the … Read more
The Science Faculty Council is looking for 2 Student Representatives 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: development of new programs, program changes, new … Read more
Are you a new or returning UFV science student? If so, this event is for you! Come on out and visit with your fellow science students, science faculty and staff while getting information on the Science Clubs and Associations. Of course there’s free pizza, refreshments and door prizes! Music provided by CIVL Radio. This is … Read more
Math Mania is an evening of mathematical demonstrations, puzzles and hands-on activities for elementary school children. It’s designed to show children – and their parents – how much fun you can have playing with mathematical games and concepts. Volunteers run individual tables, each with their own activity or activities. You’ll get a chance to try … Read more
Our final Science Rocks! Camp of the summer finished off at our Chilliwack Campus last week. We we were so excited to have 142 campers from grades 4-7 spend part of their summer with us enjoying some amazing science based activities. This was our biggest summer yet! Thank you to all the campers for helping … Read more
Science Rocks! was invited to take part in the static display at the 2018 Abbotsford International Airshow alongside UFV’s branded Boeing 747 aircraft and the Aerospace Trades booth. This was a great opportunity for us to showcase our summer camps as well as other science outreach programs. David Mora Perea, our Let’s Talk Science Coordinator, … Read more