Science in London ‒ DAY 2

Wow, it’s hard settling down to write this post after so much learning, networking, and experiencing the second day of LIYSF! We started off with one of those everything-looks-so-good-you-scoop-in-too-much-and-can’t-hope-to-finish breakfasts where I sat with two Irish lasses, one Texan, and a fine young man from Israel – what a combination! The Opening Ceremony was approaching … Read more

Science in London ‒ DAY 1

The 9hr flight to London, UK was highly entertaining for one who doesn’t travel all that often… Bye bye Vancouver… here I come UK! As the outside temperature drops to -45C, any water left between window panes freezes forming some beautiful crystals. The reason CO2 in the atmosphere doesn’t instantly form dry ice hail is not … Read more

Intern with the South African Shark Conservancy

South African Shark Conservancy Committed to research, conservation & sustainability Special discount for the rest of 2014! SASC is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the conservation and sustainable utilisation of marine resources through research, education and outreach. Since its inception in 2007, SASC has developed partnerships with academic and conservation organisations around the globe, … Read more

Get ready for LIYSF ’14!

Bookmark the Blog – blogs.ufv.ca/science/category/trips/science-in-london/ or blogs.ufv.ca/science – Menu: Field Trips/Science in London   Signing on here as Etienne Dreyer – your host to the London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) 2014! I am first of all grateful for UFV’s vision of supporting and inspiring young scientists which is demonstrated through their funding of my … Read more

2014 Science Awesome Achievement Awards

The second Faculty of Science AAAwards recognized the following individuals Dr. Gabriel Murray, from the Department of CIS for overall Awesome Achievement in all academic areas which included excellent Teaching reviews from students. He taught a wide array of courses during his 2 yr probationary period including: CIS 185, 190, 380, COMP 155, 331, 350, … Read more

Get ready for LIYSF ’14!

  Signing on here as Etienne Dreyer – your host to the London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) 2014! I am first of all grateful for UFV’s vision of supporting and inspiring young scientists which is demonstrated through their funding of my attendance at this stupendous forum. Take a peek at the official website for the LIYSF: … Read more

Outstanding students from Biology take top honors at UFV’s 2014 Convocation.

Nicole Wierks won UFV’s Governor General Silver Medal award ( see her achievements in http://blogs.ufv.ca/blog/2014/06/nicole-wierks/ ). There were several other students who were outstanding in the graduating BSc class of 2014. Dean Lee noted during the third Convocation ceremonies on June 13, 2014, that in this graduating class there were many superb students who had … Read more

Math Mania success at local schools

June 4, 2014 – Sardis Elementary May 7 – Dewdney Elementary Thanks to Susan Milner and her dedicated group of volunteers that make this program a huge success! Math Mania is an evening of mathematical demonstrations, puzzles and hands-on activities for elementary or middle school children. It’s been designed by members of the University of … Read more