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Articles from from The Cascade “Science on Purpose” ————————————————————————————— The digital lollipop, the electric tongue-tricker – November 27, 2013 The future of virtual taste is in the electric lollipop. The last 20 years have seen a massive shift from analog to digital in all sorts of areas – from library catalogues, social interaction, and communication … Read more
Grad School Information Session ~ November 7, 2013 On November 7th, the Faculty of Science with the Science Advice Centre are hosting a Graduate School Workshop for the science fields. Guest speakers will discuss their experiences with Graduate School and information on how and when to apply will be available. Date: November 7, 2013 Time: 5:30 … Read more
Archived from The Cascade, April 10 2013. Original post by Beau O’Neill. What’s the active chemical in fun you ask? I don’t know, but on Friday night there was plenty of revelry at the Big Bang 2013, the second annual end of year event hosted by the combined associations of the Biology and Chemistry, Physics … Read more
Archived from UFV Today, March 12 2013. Original post by Anne Russell. Link: Victor Chan speaks on the role of peace in education. Not too many people are best known for being a close friend of the Dalai Lama, but Victor Chan can claim that distinction. The Vancouver-based author, visionary, and peace leader is a … Read more
September 26, 2013 With well over 100 in attendance, this year’s Science Social was a great success. Displays were organized by the departments and student organizations. Check out some of the photos!!
Archived from UFV Today, October 11 2013. Original post by Darren Macdonald. Evan Wiens hasn’t been a dentist for very long, but he’s already packed a lot of professional experience, leadership, and community service into his career. This year’s winner of the Distinguished Young Alumni award at the University of the Fraser Valley — reserved … Read more
Centre for Sustainability John Vissers: “You damn commie tree hugger” – The fate and future of environmental activism in a conservative city (Nov. 26, 2013) Andrea Gielens: Oregon Spotted Frog and Western Painted Turtle Recovery Programs (Nov. 19, 2013) Nichole Marples: “From Awareness to Action” (Nov. 5, 2013) Sven Van de Wetering: speaking on barriers … Read more
Discoveries Speaker Series: UFV Geography Department Thursday, September 19, 2013 – Room: A413 – 2:30pm Dr. Lucy Lee speaks on “Potential contributions of non-mammalian cell lines to biotechnological advancements in agriculture and environmental sustainability.” The development and use of cell lines (continuous cell cultures) for non-mammalian species, especially for bees, shellfish and fish have been … Read more
MONDAY, Sept 16 – Meet on the Green at the Abbotsford Campus at noon! CBC News Article: Researchers stand up for science, plan rallies coast to coast September 12, 2013 3:05 PM –By Quirks & Quarks evidencefordemocracy.ca Bob McDonald, Quirks & Quarks Once again, scientists and supporters across the country will rally on Monday, Sept. … Read more
Archived from UFV Today, August 13 2013. Original post by Anne Russell. In summer, many people enjoy the bounteous crops of seasonal fruits, including blackberries. Richard Nair is enjoying a different type of BlackBerry, as he completes his fourth consecutive cooperative education work term with the technology company BlackBerry (formerly Research In Motion), producers of … Read more