SFU Faculty of Science
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Congratulations to the 2025 recipients of #SFU Faculty of Science Teaching Awards for their outstanding commitment to improving student success! www.sfu.ca/science/news...
November 25, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 recipients of #SFU Faculty of Science Teaching Awards for their outstanding commitment to improving student success! www.sfu.ca/science/news...
Congratulations to the 2025 recipients of Faculty of Science Research Awards! www.sfu.ca/science/news...
November 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 recipients of Faculty of Science Research Awards! www.sfu.ca/science/news...
Discover how a single blubber biopsy can be a window into an entire ecosystem and why some killer whale populations are thriving while others struggle at our next Café Scientifique, Nov 25, featuring @sfubiosciences.bsky.social @anaisremili.bsky.social: www.eventbrite.ca/e/sfu-cafe-s....
November 19, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Discover how a single blubber biopsy can be a window into an entire ecosystem and why some killer whale populations are thriving while others struggle at our next Café Scientifique, Nov 25, featuring @sfubiosciences.bsky.social @anaisremili.bsky.social: www.eventbrite.ca/e/sfu-cafe-s....
We are saddened by the passing of #SFU Distinguished Professor Glen Tibbits. He was a visionary scientist, kind and generous mentor and had a wicked sense of humour that will be greatly missed. www.sfu.ca/bpk/news/new...
November 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
We are saddened by the passing of #SFU Distinguished Professor Glen Tibbits. He was a visionary scientist, kind and generous mentor and had a wicked sense of humour that will be greatly missed. www.sfu.ca/bpk/news/new...
"I feel like most undergrads think their professors are too busy or are intimidating but the majority love taking on new students and often have lots of room in their labs," she says.
Learn more about undergraduate research at SFU Science: www.sfu.ca/science/unde...
Learn more about undergraduate research at SFU Science: www.sfu.ca/science/unde...
November 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
"I feel like most undergrads think their professors are too busy or are intimidating but the majority love taking on new students and often have lots of room in their labs," she says.
Learn more about undergraduate research at SFU Science: www.sfu.ca/science/unde...
Learn more about undergraduate research at SFU Science: www.sfu.ca/science/unde...
She's learned how to use tools such as the DMA-80 (Direct Mercury Analyzer) to characterize mercury concentrations in skin samples from endangered southern resident killer whales and their prey and is now working on an honours thesis about ringed seal health in Northern Labrador.
November 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
She's learned how to use tools such as the DMA-80 (Direct Mercury Analyzer) to characterize mercury concentrations in skin samples from endangered southern resident killer whales and their prey and is now working on an honours thesis about ringed seal health in Northern Labrador.
@sfubiosciences.bsky.social and environmental ecotoxicology honours student Elisha Okonta has been working in prof Tanya Brown’s Marine Mammal Ecotoxicology Lab throughout 2025, where she prepares and analyzes samples from multiple marine species.
November 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
@sfubiosciences.bsky.social and environmental ecotoxicology honours student Elisha Okonta has been working in prof Tanya Brown’s Marine Mammal Ecotoxicology Lab throughout 2025, where she prepares and analyzes samples from multiple marine species.
Meet Xinyue Xu, our newest professor in Earth Sciences! She investigates high-temperature melts and fluids involved in ore formation to better understand how minerals are concentrated in the earth's crust. Her goal: improving exploration and management of BC's critical minerals. ow.ly/eBqq50XiNZQ
October 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Meet Xinyue Xu, our newest professor in Earth Sciences! She investigates high-temperature melts and fluids involved in ore formation to better understand how minerals are concentrated in the earth's crust. Her goal: improving exploration and management of BC's critical minerals. ow.ly/eBqq50XiNZQ
Dr. Gregor Weihs, professor of experimental physics and vice-rector research, University of Innsbruck will present on the state of #quantum science in Austria at the next Quantum BC Seminar Series. Check out upcoming events: quantum-bc.ca/older-news/e... @sfuphysics.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Dr. Gregor Weihs, professor of experimental physics and vice-rector research, University of Innsbruck will present on the state of #quantum science in Austria at the next Quantum BC Seminar Series. Check out upcoming events: quantum-bc.ca/older-news/e... @sfuphysics.bsky.social
SFU Chemistry student Leo Kan applied for a co-op role as a student research scientist at E-One Molicel because he wanted to develop useful job skills.
"Co-op helped me to explore my future in the field of chemistry and gain knowledge in a way that I could not have learned in a classroom," he says.
"Co-op helped me to explore my future in the field of chemistry and gain knowledge in a way that I could not have learned in a classroom," he says.
October 24, 2025 at 12:10 AM
SFU Chemistry student Leo Kan applied for a co-op role as a student research scientist at E-One Molicel because he wanted to develop useful job skills.
"Co-op helped me to explore my future in the field of chemistry and gain knowledge in a way that I could not have learned in a classroom," he says.
"Co-op helped me to explore my future in the field of chemistry and gain knowledge in a way that I could not have learned in a classroom," he says.
Medical imaging is key to detecting and diagnosing cancer, but conventional techniques may be missing part of a bigger picture. Join Joshua Yu to explore a novel approach to gamma-ray detection and PET scans for cancer at next week Cafe Scientifique, October 28: www.eventbrite.ca/e/sfu-cafe-s....
October 21, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Medical imaging is key to detecting and diagnosing cancer, but conventional techniques may be missing part of a bigger picture. Join Joshua Yu to explore a novel approach to gamma-ray detection and PET scans for cancer at next week Cafe Scientifique, October 28: www.eventbrite.ca/e/sfu-cafe-s....
Starry Nights is ON tonight! Join us 7:30-10:30pm at #SFU Burnaby campus for views of the Saturn and the Pleiades and maybe a few surprises! As always, thanks to @rascvancouver.bsky.social for helping us make these events happen. www.sfu.ca/science/comm... 🔭
October 17, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Starry Nights is ON tonight! Join us 7:30-10:30pm at #SFU Burnaby campus for views of the Saturn and the Pleiades and maybe a few surprises! As always, thanks to @rascvancouver.bsky.social for helping us make these events happen. www.sfu.ca/science/comm... 🔭
Despite a huge growth in women's sports, female athletic footwear is still designed using molds from men's feet. Research from @runnerphysio.bsky.social suggests that the practice known in the industry as "shrink it and pink it" is not meeting the needs of female runners. ow.ly/Ig5W50XcHjg
October 16, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Despite a huge growth in women's sports, female athletic footwear is still designed using molds from men's feet. Research from @runnerphysio.bsky.social suggests that the practice known in the industry as "shrink it and pink it" is not meeting the needs of female runners. ow.ly/Ig5W50XcHjg
The race to develop fully scalable, networked #quantum computing is on, and SFU has a team of world-class researchers on the job. Learn about how we're advancing quantum computing and communication technologies: www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stor... @sfuphysics.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The race to develop fully scalable, networked #quantum computing is on, and SFU has a team of world-class researchers on the job. Learn about how we're advancing quantum computing and communication technologies: www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stor... @sfuphysics.bsky.social
What are you going to do with your degree? @sfubiosciences.bsky.social student Emily Lucas didn't have forensics in mind, but found that it was a "beautiful fusion" of all the things she'd liked from her undergraduate research and co-op experiences. www.sfu.ca/science/news...
October 10, 2025 at 10:27 PM
What are you going to do with your degree? @sfubiosciences.bsky.social student Emily Lucas didn't have forensics in mind, but found that it was a "beautiful fusion" of all the things she'd liked from her undergraduate research and co-op experiences. www.sfu.ca/science/news...
Layla Sadafi didn't have research in mind when she started her BPK degree but at #SFU she found supportive mentors, community and opportunities to step out of her comfort zone and pursue an accelerated masters degree. www.sfu.ca/science/news...
October 6, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Layla Sadafi didn't have research in mind when she started her BPK degree but at #SFU she found supportive mentors, community and opportunities to step out of her comfort zone and pursue an accelerated masters degree. www.sfu.ca/science/news...
Did you know that Actuary is one of the most in-demand jobs in North America? An actuarial science major at #SFU can be paired with a wide range of other majors and minors so you can pursue your interests and set yourself apart in the job market. Info session on Oct 8:
https://ow.ly/VHPq50X5W9N.
https://ow.ly/VHPq50X5W9N.
October 2, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Did you know that Actuary is one of the most in-demand jobs in North America? An actuarial science major at #SFU can be paired with a wide range of other majors and minors so you can pursue your interests and set yourself apart in the job market. Info session on Oct 8:
https://ow.ly/VHPq50X5W9N.
https://ow.ly/VHPq50X5W9N.
Our offices will be closed tomorrow, September 30 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Learn more: www.sfu.ca/about/truth-...
September 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Our offices will be closed tomorrow, September 30 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Learn more: www.sfu.ca/about/truth-...
Congratulations Science graduands! We can't wait to celebrate your achievements at Convocation on October 10. Make sure you drop by after your ceremony for the Faculty of Science reception for free refreshments and a chance to win a prize pack from SFU Alumni. ow.ly/efit50W2Tlc
September 23, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Congratulations Science graduands! We can't wait to celebrate your achievements at Convocation on October 10. Make sure you drop by after your ceremony for the Faculty of Science reception for free refreshments and a chance to win a prize pack from SFU Alumni. ow.ly/efit50W2Tlc
@sfuphysics.bsky.social and @photonicinc.bsky.social researchers have created a new device that allows electrical control of silicon colour centre qubits, an important milestone toward developing scalable quantum computing. www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stor...
September 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
@sfuphysics.bsky.social and @photonicinc.bsky.social researchers have created a new device that allows electrical control of silicon colour centre qubits, an important milestone toward developing scalable quantum computing. www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stor...
Starry Nights is ON tonight! Join us in person at Burnaby campus, 8:30-11:30pm for views of Andromeda Galaxy, Caroline's Rose cluster and Saturn with @sfuphysics.bsky.social and @rascvancouver.bsky.social! www.sfu.ca/science/comm...
September 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Starry Nights is ON tonight! Join us in person at Burnaby campus, 8:30-11:30pm for views of Andromeda Galaxy, Caroline's Rose cluster and Saturn with @sfuphysics.bsky.social and @rascvancouver.bsky.social! www.sfu.ca/science/comm...
Congratulations to @sfu.ca Molecular Biology and Biochemistry professor Dustin King on being named a @healthresearchbc.bsky.social Scholar! This award will help further his work on understanding how bacteria sense and adapt to environmental factors such as CO₂. healthresearchbc.ca/news_article...
September 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Congratulations to @sfu.ca Molecular Biology and Biochemistry professor Dustin King on being named a @healthresearchbc.bsky.social Scholar! This award will help further his work on understanding how bacteria sense and adapt to environmental factors such as CO₂. healthresearchbc.ca/news_article...
SFU's Research Expertise Engine is your centralized tool for discovering 80,000+ papers from @sfu.ca researchers. Explore areas of interest and find people to potentially collaborate with across the university. For faculty, log in to update your profile to help others find you: ow.ly/k3xx50WYl0J
September 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
SFU's Research Expertise Engine is your centralized tool for discovering 80,000+ papers from @sfu.ca researchers. Explore areas of interest and find people to potentially collaborate with across the university. For faculty, log in to update your profile to help others find you: ow.ly/k3xx50WYl0J
Congratulations to @sfuphysics.bsky.social professor Stephanie Simmons, who has been recognized as one of Canada’s 40 New Nation Makers by @macleans.bsky.social and Canadian Business! macleans.ca/society/the-...
September 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Congratulations to @sfuphysics.bsky.social professor Stephanie Simmons, who has been recognized as one of Canada’s 40 New Nation Makers by @macleans.bsky.social and Canadian Business! macleans.ca/society/the-...