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Article taken from: Nature.com September 2014 The supercluster of galaxies that includes the Milky Way is 100 times bigger in volume and mass than previously thought, a team of astronomers says. They have mapped the enormous region and given it the name Laniakea — Hawaiian for ‘immeasurable heaven’. Watch Video: youtu.be/rENyyRwxpHo Galaxies tend to huddle … Read more
June 13, 2014 – After the Science Convocation Ceremony, the Physics group has a chance to mingle and say their farewells during the Science Celebration at the Abbotsford Sports and Entertainment complex. Left to right: Allen McNabb, Jeff Chizma, Joss Ives, Tim Cooper, Alex Giles, Daljeet Dhaliwal, Alex Maslin, Derek Harnett, Colby Johanson, Brie … Read more
Congratulations to Sukhi and Jinder Atwal for your amazing achievements participating in this amazing opportunity. ———————- Related Articles: Sept 17, 2014 – CTV ‘The Social’ – Five questions with Sukhi and Jinder Watch full episodes on CTV —- Twitter Feeds: twitter.com/SukhiAtwal2 twitter.com/jinderatwal —- Sept 10, 2014 – Atwal Siblings win another ‘Amazing Race’ leg! TORONTO … Read more
Time: 1:00pm (Bring your lunch) Date: Thursday, Sept 25th, 2014 Place: Abbotsford Campus, A225/226 ————————————————————- Sylvia Grace Borda She is an artist working within and around the media of photography and film, exploring and merging their social, technical, and conceptual possibilities. Borda is a pioneer known for creating unconventional or multi-dimensional portraits of her subjects … Read more
Dr. Cooper’s primary method for motivating students is to show as much enthusiasm for physics as possible. He does this by relating what the students are learning in class to real world situations that the students are familiar with or interested in. In a study published by Scientific American/Nature, it found the more science courses … Read more
Profile of an outdoor activist: Pat Harrison – by Dave King Pat Harrison never intended to become an environmental advocate. He was born in Los Angeles and subsequently lived in Wisconsin and Montana. He attended high school and university in Montana. After university, he entered the US Army in 1968 and served as a helicopter … Read more
2014 London International Youth Science Forum Etienne Dreyer represented Science well at this year’s Forum. Some topics discussed: “Is it ethical to use embryonic when we can now use adult stem cells in research?” “Should scientists specialize earlier or be generalists?” “Is it ethical to induct patients into clinical trials for new drugs when they … Read more
Dr. Affleck compares teaching mathematics with his love of coaching water polo and shared how his experience with the sport has influenced his philosophy of teaching. For someone to learn to swim, he or she must not be afraid of the water. New swimmers should be prepared for what will be expected of them, and … Read more
Taken from UFV Announce, August 25, 2014 Retired biology professor Ernest Kroeker has written a book titled Infinite Resignation: The Art of an Infant Heart Transplant about his family’s experience with the infant heart transplant. Introduction: When the surgeons informed us that our unborn child had a fatal heart condition I was devastated. The only hope they offered was … Read more
Loren Muth and a friend were at the right place at the right time. They rescued a young woman in trouble in the fast flowing Vedder River in August 2014. Two young men received certificates of recognition for their heroic rescue efforts on the Vedder River at the City of Chilliwack Council meeting Tuesday. Loren … Read more