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As part of our Research Day, the Department of Biology hosted the BC Biology Undergraduate Research Conference. Along with our Biology participants, students from Thompson Rivers University, UBC Okanagan and Trinity Western presented very informative posters. Congratulations to all who participated, especially those who won various best poster awards! Check out our Faculty of Science … Read more
The Faculty of Science is excited to announce that Vivienne Beard has been selected to represent UFV at the 58th London International Youth Science Forum this summer! She’ll be joining the world’s leading young scientists from more than 65 participating countries. For two weeks, she’ll be immersed in an international community exchanging ideas and experiences … Read more
UFV is hosting the 2016 BC Undergraduate Research Conference on Student Research Day. Undergrad students from universities across BC have been invited to participate in the Poster Presentations. Be sure to stop by and see what exciting research is going on! When: Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 12:30 – 2:30 pm Where: Great Hall, Student … Read more
Please join UFV Departments of History and Fashion Design along with greenSPEAK, Global Development Studies, UFV International, Centre for Sustainability and the Peru Study Tour in welcoming Ashli Akins, Founder and Director of the Canadian-Peruvian NGO Mosqoy, and Liu Scholar at the Liu Institute for Global Issues, UBC. Ashli holds a Master’s from Oxford University … Read more
Please join us in welcoming John Bechhoefer from the Simon Fraser University. As part of the 2016 Canadian Association of Physicists Lecture Tour he’ll be visiting UFV! When: Monday, April 4, 2016 @ 2:30 PM Where: Room A353 Abstract: In 1867, at the dawn of statistical physics, Maxwell imagined a thought experiment that has both … Read more
The Faculty of Science offers Science Rocks! camps every year in July and August. The day camps are designed especially for young people going into Grades 4, 5, 6 and 7 in the Fall. These camps are a great fun and an awesome learning opportunity for campers. Each camp week is organized by UFV students … Read more
The Faculty of Science at UFV would like to congratulate Alyssa Bougie, recipient of the “Green Leader of Tomorrow Award” at the 5th Annual Rotary Club of Abbotsford-Matsqui Environmental Leadership Awards of the Fraser Valley held last month. Alyssa received this award, sponsored by the Abbotsford Community Services-Recycling Program, for her leading a comprehensive waste … Read more
Have you thought about Graduate School? The Faculty of Science, in consultation with the Advising Centre, are hosting a Graduate School Information Session for students in the science fields. Guest speakers will discuss their experiences with Graduate School, and information will be provided on typical application processes, as well as any other questions pertaining to … Read more
Who’s who in Science … Dr. Ben Vanderlei joined UFV’s Mathematics and Statistics Department in August 2011. He teaches first-year and upper-level courses in both math and statistics. Interview: Personal I grew up on a farm in rural South Dakota. My parents continue to own and operate the farm today, producing mostly corn and soybeans. … Read more
Mark your Calendars! You won’t want to miss one of the biggest events of the year! This special night will be featuring LIVE BANDS, GAMES, PRIZES and MORE! This is great opportunity for both faculty and students to connect outside of the classroom. FREE ADMISSION * Licensed Event – Food Tickets Available / Doors open … Read more