UFV Science

Announcement!

Due to issues related to the planned power outage, @goufv.bsky.social is currently experiencing a major systems outage.

Online classes are unavailable on Thursday, Nov 13, but in-person classes will continue as scheduled.

You can still access Brightspace: ow.ly/aQyf50Xrch3

Tomorrow, we pause to remember the courage and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve for peace and freedom.

Their legacy reminds us of the importance of compassion, resilience, and unity in building a better future.

We remember

#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #ScienceInTheValley

"I was a bit of a geography nerd at school." A mathematician shares the power of maps—from navigating the open ocean to tracking the arrival of a package to your front door: buff.ly/bqVsn4q

Partnership in action! Dr. Cory Beshara’s work with @UFVSLG has been a major success for his students and his teaching. See more on Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DQCLZWEjMi...

Tell Us! Do you have an all-time favorite map? We want to see it!

📣 Calling all map nerds! In today’s podcast, we’re exploring how math helps us map the world. Now, we want to hear from you. Follow this link to share your favorite map—whether beautiful or bizarre—with SciFri, and stay tuned on social to see a roundup of submissions: buff.ly/QInsQ69

Day 12 of @liysf.bsky.social!
A free day for Kashvi turned eventful, she helped a friend report a stolen wallet (AirTag to the rescue!), then exploring. Tacos, bubble tea, Portobello Market, Oxford Street, & Amorino ice cream with macarons

Blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...

#LIYSF #AirTag #London

Exploring London, lectures, and food adventures on Day 11 for Kashvi at @liysf.bsky.social

Crowds, donuts, and science thrills all in one day.

Full story: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...

#LIYSF #London #EuropeanEscapes #Student #Science

From sunshine to science, Day 10 was full circle. A lecture by LIYSF alumni, sessions on stem cells, a trip to the Natural History Museum, and an epic Cabaret Night. 10 days in, I’ve learned, laughed & found a global science family.

Check out the blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...

#LIYSF2025 #UK

Join us next week, no need to register

Day 9 at @liysf.bsky.social started for Kashvi with a classic London rain. Visted the NHS Biomedical Research & Cancer Centre at Cambridge & got to see gene sequencing in action. Hyde Park & mexican food to end the day.

Blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...

#ScienceInTheValley #London #WomenInSTEM

20,000 steps, brain science, and a Barbie-style AI rap...LIYSF keeps surprising Kashvi. Today was all about rewiring minds and expressing science through art. Plenary session = pure brilliance.

Read blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...

#LIYSF #ScienceInMotion #StudentVoices #SaveOurPlanet #London

Day 7 of @liysf.bsky.social was unforgettable...visited @ox.ac.uk for a deep dive into public health research with UK Biobank & Oxford Population Health. Learned about NMR, toured labs, & earned a surprise certificate! Science, surprises & sleepless excitement.

Blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...

From London’s underground dust to Jupiter’s icy moons, today for Kashvi @LIYSF was packed with discovery. Highlights included air quality lectures, the JUICE Mission, student project pitches, & a photo at Royal Albert Hall.

Full blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...

#LIYSF #ScienceInTheValley #Abroad

Day 5 at #LIYSF2025 brought a change of pace with a solo city exploring, Tower Bridge & a thought-provoking AI debate led by Dr. Jason Nurse.

From sightseeing to tackling the big question: Is AI good or bad?

Read the blog → blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...

#ScienceInTheValley #StudentVoices #AIethics

Our student Kashvi presented @liysf.bsky.social on Day 4 of #LIYSF2025! Students showcased everything from flood models to DIY perfumes. She also got to geek out at a vaccinology lecture. Exhausted but inspired she ended the day exploring Chinatown with new friends!

blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...

Day 3 at #LIYSF2025 Kashvi's first scientific visit!

Which site did she choose? Let’s just say it was hands-on, fascinating, & right up her career alley.

Catch her full story in today’s blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...

#ScienceInTheValley #London #England #ScienceIsCool

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"I’ve never been the biggest fan of chemistry…but this lecture? It was different." says Kashvi. Day 2 at #LIYSF kicked off with jet lag, Nobel Prize winners, royalty, & a mega trivia night! Unforgettable.

Follow her London adventures: blogs.ufv.ca/science/

#ScienceInTheValley #StudentBlog #LIYSF

Our Biology student Kashvi is in London representing UFV at #LIYSF2025.

• Over 500+ attendees from from 92+ countries
• Chosen as flag bearer
• 2 weeks of lectures, labs & cultural exchange

Follow her London adventures: blogs.ufv.ca/science/

#ScienceInTheValley #StudentSpotlight #UFVScience

Science Camp = discovery, experiments, and lunch included!
From slime to circuits, our Chilliwack camps @goufv.bsky.social feed curious minds (and tummies). Check it out → www.ufv.ca/science/scie...

#ScienceInTheValley #SummerCamp #ScienceIsCool

Behind every great science story is an admin team making the magic happen. This week, we swapped spreadsheets for sunflowers & tried our hand at flower arranging. A little creativity, lots of laughs, & a reminder that strong teams bloom together. #ScienceInTheValley #SupportStaff @goufv.bsky.social

Big thank you to our amazing community for making the 2025 K–12 Science Fair our biggest yet! Your support sparked curiosity and inspired future scientists.

#ScienceFair #STEM #FutureScientists #CommunityPower #ScienceInTheValley

@goufv.bsky.social

Our Degrees, Dimensions, Doodads & Destruction camp is where math meets fun! From epic builds to ooey-gooey slime, each day is packed with fun, learning, & hands-on experiments.

August 5-8 - Chilliwack Campus. Limited spots - register now & let the imagination run WILD! www.ufv.ca/science/scie...

Congratulations to our students who took part in Convocation last week. You did it!

Local students shone bright at the Canada-Wide Science Fair 2025! Four #FVRSF students represented our region in Fredericton—bringing home two bronze medals! 🏅🏅

Congrats: Dennis Golubev, Nonit Gupta, Gurleen Dhaliwal & Abigail Trites

#ScienceInTheValley #FraserValleyScience #STEMeducation

Congratulations to our 2025 Undergraduate Research Excellence Award winners!

Mwenda Dyck – Agriculture
Sonya Malhi – Chemistry
Sierra Colpitts – Geoscience
Matthew Bergen – Planning, Geog & Enviro Studies

Your passion and hard work in research stand out!

#UndergradResearch #ScienceInTheValley

Convocation

🎓 Calling all #UFVGrads of 2025! 🎉 It’s almost time to cross that stage!

Convocation is happening on June 10–12!
Here's your prep checklist:

✔️ Check your assigned ceremony based on your program.
🧑‍🎓 Order regalia and reserve tickets.
🔍 ️Review ceremony details online.

Welcome to the summer semester! Whether you're on campus or online, we're glad you're here. Make the most of the sunshine, new classes, and fresh opportunities.

#ScienceInTheValley #SummerSemester #CampusVibes

"Early Eats nourishes on-campus community. The Student Union Society (SUS) is taking a bite out of food insecurity with a bi-weekly breakfast buffet."

This #UFVToday read is worth your time:
blogs.ufv.ca/blog/2025/04...

#Community #FoodSecurity #FoodInsecurity @goufv.bsky.social