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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 3d

"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

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UFV Science @ufvscience.bsky.social · 5d

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...

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 9d

📣 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

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

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UFV Science @ufvscience.bsky.social · 9d

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

UFV Science @ufvscience.bsky.social · 11d

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

UFV Science @ufvscience.bsky.social · 19d

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

UFV Science @ufvscience.bsky.social · 22d

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UFV Science @ufvscience.bsky.social · Sep 11

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

UFV Science @ufvscience.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

UFV Science @ufvscience.bsky.social · Sep 2

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...

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UFV Science @ufvscience.bsky.social · Aug 26

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

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UFV Science @ufvscience.bsky.social · Aug 18

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

UFV Science @ufvscience.bsky.social · Aug 14

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!

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UFV Science @ufvscience.bsky.social · Aug 8

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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UFV Science @ufvscience.bsky.social · Aug 5

"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

UFV Science @ufvscience.bsky.social · Aug 1

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

UFV Science @ufvscience.bsky.social · Jul 31

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

UFV Science @ufvscience.bsky.social · Jul 24

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

UFV Science @ufvscience.bsky.social · Jul 17

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

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UFV Science @ufvscience.bsky.social · Jul 17

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...

UFV Science @ufvscience.bsky.social · Jun 17

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

UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · Jun 17

Last week UFV celebrated Convocation from June 10–12 with six ceremonies in our Athletic Centre.

3,152 students earned credentials, 1,601 crossed the stage, and nearly 6,000 guests joined us. It was also Dr. MacLean’s final Convocation as UFV President.

🔗 Read more here:

UFV welcomes community to campus to celebrate Convocation 2025

The University of the Fraser Valley welcomed the community to campus from June 10 to June 12 to celebrate Convocation over six ceremonies in its Athletic Centre. A total of 3,152 students earned…

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UFV Science @ufvscience.bsky.social · Jun 16

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

UFV Science @ufvscience.bsky.social · Jun 2

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

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UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · May 22

🎓 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.

Convocation

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