News and Events
Dr. Lee and 3 UFV students presented at the World Congress on In Vitro Biology. It was the 70th anniversary of the Society for In Vitro Biology (SIVB) held in San Diego, California this month. Gagandeep Rai (UFV BSc 2016) presented at the poster competition. Harshraj Sidhu (UFV 4th year Biology Student) made an oral … Read more
A huge thank you to the Super Science Club team on another successful year of fun-filled science activities for elementary school students! Super Science Club is an after-school program employing UFV science students to deliver fun and intellectually stimulating science activities to elementary students in the Fraser Valley. This year, Megan Krabbendam, Sandeep Gill, Rebecca … Read more
Congratulations to Shyna Kanda, this year’s recipient of the Faculty of Science Dean’s Medal. Shyna shines in everything she does with brains, beauty, benevolence and Bhollywood charisma. She has continued to excel not just academically but as a well-rounded individual participating in research, service and outreach activities in addition to volunteering in the community at … Read more
The Faculty of Science awarded 100+ Bachelor of Science degrees on June 2nd. Congratulations to each and everyone of you! Dr. Derek Harnett was honoured for his UFV Research Excellence Award, Shyna Kanda was awarded this year’s Dean’s Medal of Excellence and Biology BSc Graduate, Alyssa Zucchet received the Governor General’s Silver Medal. More photos … Read more
Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the Faculty of Science AAAwards! Each year, the Dean of Science in consultation with the department Heads of Science decide the recipients of these awards. They were handed out during the last Faculty Council meeting of the year. Lin Long – Awesome Achievement Award, for overall excellence in academic … Read more
Math Mania is presented by the UFV Mathematics & Statistics Department in conjunction with the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences. It’s been another outstanding Math Mania year! Our last event was held at the Chilliwack Central Elementary School on May 25th. Thanks to Judy Larsen, Theresa Mulder, Karin Loots and their outstanding team of … Read more
The 43rd annual CEW will be held at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta on September 25-28, 2016. The theme of the 2016 CEW is “planning for uncertainty“. UFV Biology student, Andrew Alexander won the prestigious Playle Award back in 2014 for his BSc Thesis entitled “Enrichment, isolation, and identification of oil degrading bacteria … Read more
AMOUNT: $500 Available to one 1st year Canadian student who is enrolled in one of the following faculty/programs at UFV: Faculty of Science; Upgrading and University Preparation; Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies; Faculty of Health Sciences; Faculty of Professional Studies Applicants must demonstrate genuine financial need, have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Apply for UFV … Read more
Congratulations to all the grads! Please join us immediately following the ceremony on June 2nd for the Faculty of Science Convocation Celebration! Sections 109 and 110, please invite your family and friends! This is a great opportunity to get that candid photo with your professors and classmates!
This past week, Dr. Lucy Lee attended the 55th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Zoologists (CSZ) hosted by the University of Western Ontario. Dr. James Staples, Biology Professor from Western University, passed the Presidential torch to Dr. Lee. The Canadian Society of Zoologists is a professional organization dedicated to the enhancement of education … Read more