Quantum Computing with UFV Alumnus, Timothy Richards NOV 17/17

The Physics Student Association at UFV have partnered with the Computing Student Association and are pleased to present Timothy Richards, MSc Candidate from Simon Fraser University. Tim graduated from UFV in 2014. He received his BSc in Physics. If you’re interested in Quantum Computing, this talk is definitely for you! WHEN: Friday, NOVEMBER 17, 2017 TIME: … Read more

Astronomy with UBC Professor, Dr. Jaymie Matthews NOV 9 @ 4PM

The Physics Student Association (PSA) and the Biology & Chemistry Students Association (BCSA) have partnered to bring Dr. Jaymie Matthews, Astronomer and Mission Scientist from the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of British Columbia to UFV to speak about none other than Astronomy! WHEN: Thursday, NOVEMBER 9, 2017 TIME: 4:00 PM WHERE: Abbotsford … Read more

Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair Alumnus appears on episode of Emerald Code: Decoded

So, where can Science Fair take you? Well check this out! 2017 Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair (FVRSF) gold medal recipient, Mac Smith appeared on the first episode of the new STEM series Emerald Code: Decoded. Mac, a grade 8 student at Clayburn Middle School in Abbotsford, took his Concussion Alert System to the Canada … Read more

Math Mania + Gordon Greenwood Elementary = Great Fun!

Our first Math Mania event of the year was held on October 4th at Gordon Greenwood Elementary in Langley. A group of UFV faculty and student volunteers spent the evening sharing hands-on activities with the kids and their parents. One parent was overheard saying, “I thought the evening would be spent working on math equations” … Read more

Job Opportunity for science students interested in teaching

The Faculty of Science is running a science outreach program at Eugene Reimer Middle School this Fall. Super Science Club is an after-school program for elementary students that UFV offers in collaboration with Science World. The goal of this program is to inspire children to be inquisitive about the world around them, and to develop … Read more

A fantastic turnout at the 10th Annual Science Social!

Great music, pizza and prizes were enjoyed by over 100 UFV Science students, faculty and staff who attended the 10th Annual Science Social Event this past Thursday at the PHOENIX Ballroom. Science Student Clubs and Associations were on hand to provide information and sign up new members. Thank you to the following student groups who … Read more

The Faculty of Science was honored to welcome Dr. Gwen Point

The Faculty of Science was honoured to welcome Dr. Gwen Point, UFV Chancellor, respected Stó:lõ leader, mentor, and cultural advisor to speak at our annual Dean’s Seminar Series. Dr. Greg Schlitt, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Science introduced Gwen to the large crowd of 75+ on September 28, 2017. Her talk was entitled: Dear … Read more

Tofino is where it’s at! At least it was in May and July 2017

Field schools and study tours give students the opportunity to gain local and international experience and earn credits by participating. In May, a group of 24 students travelled to Tofino, BC with Professors Allan Arndt, Nathan Bialas, Allan Reid, and Biology Lab Technician Avril Alfred where they explored the wild, west coast of Vancouver Island. … Read more

Mechatronics option adds experiential learning to science program – UFV Today

Senior physics students and their projects were featured in UFV Today. The senior physics lab at UFV is bursting with energy on a Monday afternoon. It’s team time. There’s no formal lecture taking place; this is the time when the students in the Engineering Physics in Mechatronics program work on their group projects. One team … Read more

Calling all Volunteers! Math Mania is in the air!

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