5/31/2019

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Dr. Garry FehrAssociate Vice PresidentResearch, Engagement and Graduate Studies

5/31/2019

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John C. PankratzChairBoard of Governors

Dr. Eric DavisProvost &Vice President Academic

5/31/2019

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BC Graduate Scholarships

UFV gratefully acknowledges the contribution from the BC Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, as well as private donors, for funding the BC Graduate Studies Scholarships.

Dr. Joanne MacLeanPresident &Vice-Chancellor

5/31/2019

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Emily RossStudent SpeakerKinesiology

Project by: Fraser Forbes, Xinhao Xie, Julia Wosnack, Rébécca Gourde

Faculty Supervisors: Lin Long, Jeff Krahn

Sink or Swim, anUnderwater ROV

Fraser ForbesStudent SpeakerPhysics

5/31/2019

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Dr. Garry FehrAssociate Vice PresidentResearch, Engagement and Graduate Studies

COMMUNITY SERVICEResearch Award

5/31/2019

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Composting in Multi‐Family Dwellings in Abbotsford

Student Researchers: Cassandra Shewchuk, 

Taylor Chapman, Adam Gough and Andrew Schulz. 

Exploring ways to increase proper waste separation and composting habits in multi‐family residences. 

UFV Research Supervisors: Dr. Mariano Mapili and Gloria Borrows

City of Abbotsford: Nicole MacDonald, Allison Martens, Allison Pye

INDIGENOUSResearch

Award

5/31/2019

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Land based Resiliency in First Nations

Youth

Lisa Wolgram

Supervisor: Dr. Adrienne Chan

University of the Fraser Valley

MICHAEL SMITH FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH RESEARCH

The determinants of relative household

income for on-reserve communities

in British Columbia, Canada

By Jesse Tremblay

Supervisors: Dr. Bosu Seo & Sheila Fagnan

Department of Economics

(Photo: The Canadian Encyclopedia/Island_Images/Dreamstime (2010))

5/31/2019

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Jerri-Lynne CameronDirectorResearch Services & Industry Engagement

INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENTResearch Award

5/31/2019

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Synthesis of Sulforaphane (1‐isothiocyanatio‐4‐methylsulfinylbutante) and Evaluation of Antimicrobial Properties in‐vitro

Shayne OberhoffnerSupervisor: Dr. Stephen Thomas

Co‐Supervisors: Dr. Pedro Montoya‐Pelaez & Dr. Jichul Bae

ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE ABBOTSFORD AIRSHOW

Tyler Henderson,Simon FrackiewiczMatthew Logan

Supervisor: David Dobson

5/31/2019

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RoboWeederAn Application of Mechatronics

Physics Department

Exploring a New and Healthier Method of Weed Control for Vineyard and Berry Farmers.

Participants:

Hans‐Georg Worms

Nelson Spies

Brett Russell

Dave Friesen

Supervised by Dr. Lin Long

Research conducted with the guidance and support of the Eleos Engineering Team

Dr. Jacqueline NolteDeanCollege of Arts

5/31/2019

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ANTHROPOLOGYResearch

Award

THE HEROINE’S JOURNEY: WOMEN’S

RITUAL TRAVEL IN CONTEMPORARY

POPULAR FEMINISM

Rebecca WissinkAnthropology 490 IS1

Dr. Nicola Mooney

5/31/2019

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COMMUNICATIONS

Research Award

Fitness Apps at a Glance: A comparison of how developers use communication strategies to motivate and engage 

consumersStudent: Natasha Knight 

Instructor: Marcella LaFever

5/31/2019

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CRIMINOLOGY & CRIMINAL

JUSTICEResearch

Award

MOVING TOWARDS A TRAUMA-INFORMED

JUSTICE SYSTEM

By Olivia MartySupervisor: Kim Polowek

5/31/2019

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ECONOMICSResearch Award

5/31/2019

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ENGLISHResearch

Award

“Dangerous Language”: Deviantization, Linguistic

Normativity, and Queer Erasure in the Singular “They” Controversy

By Taylor Doak-HessSupervisor: Nadeane Trowse

5/31/2019

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GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIESResearch Award

5/31/2019

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HISTORYResearch

Award

Kilgard: Abbotsford’s Historic Communities

Student: Emily Clarke

Instructor: Dr. Robin Anderson

The Reach Archives P. 3945

The Reach Archives P.2

The Reach Archives P.1364

5/31/2019

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PHILOSOPHYResearch Award

Drowning In The Rising TideAn Argument For The Rights Approach

Kyle RehdnerDr. Wayne Henry

5/31/2019

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POLITICAL SCIENCEResearch

Award

The Northwest Territories: Economic Revitalization through 

Equalization

Julie MordenBachelor of Arts: Political ScienceFaculty Supervisor:Dr. Hamish Telford 

5/31/2019

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PSYCHOLOGYResearch Award

Improving the Lives of Older Adults: An Examination of Loneliness, Resilience,& Cognitive Function

Student Researcher:

Caroline Duncan

Advisor: Dr. Lesley Jessiman

5/31/2019

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SOCIOLOGYResearch

Award

Queer Experiences in Christian High Schools

BY  KELSEY  BLOCK

SUPERVISOR:  KATHERINE  WATSON

5/31/2019

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SOUTH ASIAN STUDIESResearch Award

5/31/2019

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Dr. Alastair HodgesDean Health Sciences

KINESIOLOGYResearch

Award

5/31/2019

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Fitness and Balance in Children with Cognitive Disabilities

K. O’Donnell, K. Keiver, & A. Pritchard OrrDepartment of Kinesiology, University of the Fraser Valley

NURSINGResearch Award

5/31/2019

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Exploring the understanding and comfort levels of nursing students 

with MedicalAssistance in Dying (MAiD)

Christine DrewFaculty Supervisor: Shelley Canning

Dr. Tracy Ryder GlassDean Professional Studies

5/31/2019

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ADULT EDUCATION

Research Award

Core Learning Outcomes and Transfer Pathways in Adult Education

STUDENT: Kim Abram          SUPERVISOR: Dr. Seonaigh MacPherson

5/31/2019

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BUSINESSResearch Award

5/31/2019

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COMPUTER INFORMATION

SYSTEMSResearch

Award

• Uliyana Kubasova 

• Supervisor: Dr. Gabriel Murray 

• Computer Information Systems 

5/31/2019

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Dr. Lucy LeeDean of Science

AGRICULTUREResearch Award

5/31/2019

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Diseases of BrassicaVegetables in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia in 2018Dr. Rishi Burlakoti (Plant Pathology, Agriculture and Agri‐Food Canada)

Sara Grant (Student, Agriculture Technology, UFV)

Dr. Renée Prasad (Agriculture Technology, UFV)

BIOLOGYResearch

Award

5/31/2019

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Theroleofsociodemographicfactorsincancergenetictesting

ErynBraley

UFVandBCCancer’sHereditaryCancerProgram

Supervisors:JamesBedardandAngelaBedard

CHEMISTRYResearch Award

5/31/2019

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NH2Chymotrypsin (CT)

HN NHFA

CT

NH2

IMER Fabrication:

IMER

Silica Capillary IMER

Substrate Solution

Collected Peptides

Developing and Optimizing Immobilized Enzyme Reactors (IMERs) as Evaluated by HPLC Peptide Mapping

Student: Kaeden Teindl

Supervisor: Dr. Golfam Ghafourifar

HPLC peptide mapping

GEOGRAPHY & THE ENVIRONMENT

Research Award

5/31/2019

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Detecting porphyry Cu ± Mo ± Au mineralization using major oxides and pathfinder elements in subglacial till near Guichon Creek batholith, southcentral BC

Cassandra ShewchukGeography and the Environment

Supervisor: Olav B. Lian Supervisor: Travis Ferbey