{"id":7148,"date":"2018-06-12T22:31:21","date_gmt":"2018-06-12T22:31:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/?p=7148"},"modified":"2018-06-18T22:38:20","modified_gmt":"2018-06-18T22:38:20","slug":"7148","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/2018\/06\/12\/7148\/","title":{"rendered":"2018 Faculty of Science AAAwards"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Congratulations to this year&#8217;s recipients of the Faculty of Science AAAwards!<\/h2>\n<p>Each year, the Dean of Science in consultation with the department heads of science decide the recipients of these awards. They were handed out during the last Faculty Council meeting of the year.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Arndt.2018.web_-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7214\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Arndt.2018.web_-1-277x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Arndt.2018.web_-1-277x300.jpg 277w, https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Arndt.2018.web_-1-768x831.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Arndt.2018.web_-1-946x1024.jpg 946w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a>Allan Arndt <\/strong>&#8211; Awesome Achievement Award, for overall excellence in academic endeavors.<\/p>\n<p>Allan has served as Department Head of Biology for 2 full terms and as of May 1st has begun planning his sabbatical. His commitment and dedication to the Faculty of Science and the UFV community makes him a worthy recipient of this year&#8217;s Awesome Achievement Award.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Garaschuk.2018.web_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7210\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Garaschuk.2018.web_-269x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Garaschuk.2018.web_-269x300.jpg 269w, https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Garaschuk.2018.web_-768x857.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Garaschuk.2018.web_-917x1024.jpg 917w, https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Garaschuk.2018.web_.jpg 2029w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a>Kseniya Garaschuk <\/strong>&#8211; Terrific Teaching Award, for instructional excellence<\/p>\n<p>Kseniya&#8217;s dedication to her students&#8217; success at UFV has made her the perfect recipient of this year&#8217;s Terrific Teaching Award. The Math and Stats Department and the Faculty of Science as a whole are very lucky to have such a remarkable role model for our faculty, staff and students!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Chiang.2018.web_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7208\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Chiang.2018.web_-300x278.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Chiang.2018.web_-300x278.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Chiang.2018.web_-768x712.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Chiang.2018.web_-1024x950.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a>Linus Chiang<\/strong>&#8211; Remarkable Research, for excellence in scientific research endeavors<\/p>\n<p>Linus&#8217;s research program revolves around investigating the sustainable generation of renewable fuels catalyzed by inorganic coordination compounds. His commitment and dedication to research makes him a worthy recipient of this year&#8217;s Remarkable Research Award!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Endelman.2018.web_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7209\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Endelman.2018.web_-300x295.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Endelman.2018.web_-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Endelman.2018.web_-768x755.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Endelman.2018.web_-1024x1006.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Endelman.2018.web_-45x45.jpg 45w, https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Endelman.2018.web_-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a>Robin Endelman <\/strong>&#8211; Outstanding Outreach, for excellence in community outreach events<\/p>\n<p>Robin has been an active member of the Math and Stats department since she arrived at UFV. In 2016 she took over the reigns as Coordinator of Science Rocks! as well as the Super Science Club. The support Robin provides her student leaders, involving students in community activities and the magnificent care she provides to these students makes her a worthy recipient of this year\u2019s Outstanding Outreach Award.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/IMG_1026-e1528842508565.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7186\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/IMG_1026-e1528842508565-300x278.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/IMG_1026-e1528842508565-300x278.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/IMG_1026-e1528842508565-768x711.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/IMG_1026-e1528842508565-1024x949.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><strong>Jeff Chizma <\/strong>&#8211; Superb Service Academic, for outstanding performance of service duties<\/p>\n<p>Jeff has served as Department Head of Physics for the past 3 years. His service to Physics, Science and the University at large has been exceptional and appreciated by all who have dealt with him. His commitment, dedication, and supportive nature is respected and makes him a worthy recipient of this year&#8217;s Superb Service Award!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Majeau.2018.web_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7211\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Majeau.2018.web_-295x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Majeau.2018.web_-295x300.jpg 295w, https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Majeau.2018.web_-768x781.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Majeau.2018.web_-1007x1024.jpg 1007w, https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Majeau.2018.web_-45x45.jpg 45w, https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Majeau.2018.web_-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/files\/2018\/06\/Majeau.2018.web_.jpg 1933w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a>Caroline Majeau <\/strong>&#8211; Superb Service Staff, for outstanding performance of service duties<\/p>\n<p>Caroline dedication and commitment to the Faculty of Science is truly valued. Her smile, gentle nature, cheerful approach and attention to detail is appreciated by all who have had the pleasure to work with her. On top of her regular duties, she has been a key part of the team in running the Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair. Colleagues have applauded her hard work which makes Caroline the perfect choice for this year&#8217;s award!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations to this year&#8217;s recipients of the Faculty of Science AAAwards! Each year, the Dean of Science in consultation with the department heads of science decide the recipients of these awards. They were handed out during the last Faculty Council meeting of the year. Allan Arndt &#8211; Awesome Achievement Award, for overall excellence in academic &#8230; <a title=\"2018 Faculty of Science AAAwards\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/2018\/06\/12\/7148\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":150,"featured_media":7208,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"generate_page_header":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2,3,7,20,169,5,58,6,1],"tags":[44],"class_list":["post-7148","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-biology","category-chemistry","category-deans-office","category-engineering","category-feature","category-mathstats","category-news","category-physics","category-uncategorized","tag-science-aaawards"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7148","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/150"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7148"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7148\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7220,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7148\/revisions\/7220"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7208"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7148"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7148"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/science\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7148"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}