News and Events
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
UFV is proud to host the 2016 Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair (FVRSF) at the Abbotsford campus Students and teachers in the Fraser Valley Region are invited to participate in an exciting week celebrating science! This event is perfect for anybody interested in: presenting innovative ideas connecting with other students interested in science winning many … 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
The Centre of Sustainability greenSPEAK Seminar Series and the Department of Geography Discoveries Speaker Series present: Dr. Lionel Pandolfo. Climate change is the pivotal issue of our times. Survival of modern civilizations and our way of life depends on how humans minimize the effects of a changing climate. In order to seize the significance of … 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
“Dr. Future” talks about his uniquely creative career and insights into the deep and lasting impact 3D printing is going to have on humanity and creativity. Dr. Paul Tinari, author of “The Joom Destiny”, a book about how 3d printing will revolutionize your world, shares his insights into how every aspect of our world is … Read more
Climate change presents unique challenges in the Fraser Valley. Join faculty host Pat Harrison and guest panelists at an afternoon to bring together alumni, faculty and students to share their stories and learn from one another about how they experience the effects of climate change and how to be an eco-advocate in your community. Thurs, Feb 18 2:30pm to 4:00 pm … Read more
Please welcome the new Math Mania Team! Judy Larsen, Theresa Mulder, and Karin Loots Math Mania Events October 7th, 2015 – Upper Sumas Elementary February 3rd, 2016 – Promontory Heights Elementary School May 25th, 2016 – Chilliwack Central Elementary School Math Mania is a popular evening event that has been running for over six years. … Read more
The first ever #BCTECH Summit was held from Jan 18 – Jan. 19, 2016. UFV Students (along with many others) were able to attend the event on Jan. 19th. Dr. Olav Lian and Dr. Christina Neudorf represented UFV on Research Row with the Luminescence Dating Laboratory exhibit. Links: UFV Luminescence Dating Laboratory #BCTech Summit 2016