This isn't the first time that Côté has tackled a huge challenge. In December 2023 she rowed across the Atlantic Ocean to raise money for marine conservation organizations with the Salty Science team. www.sfu.ca/science/news...

@sfubiosciences.bsky.social professor Isabelle Côté is embarking on a new adventure, starting today! Over the next 30 days she will swim 1,375 km from the Fraser River headwaters to the Pacific Ocean with Fraser Riverkeeper to raise awareness about watershed conservation. fraserriverkeeper.ca 🧪🌎

Congratulations to SFU Molecular Biology and Biochemistry researchers who have received $2 million in new funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Spring Project Grants. www.sfu.ca/science/news...

"For students considering applying for a URSA, my advice is to go for it. Even if it feels intimidating, the growth you'll gain in knowledge and skills is worth it." Learn about undergraduate research at SFU: ow.ly/lO9i50Zmfsv

"I was able to apply the knowledge I've gained from my geology classes in a real-world setting," she says. "Not only did I gain first-hand experience of what research entails, I got the chance to work, hike, and camp in beautiful locations in BC that I might have never experienced otherwise."

SFU Department of Earth Sciences major Marissa Pimentel completed an undergraduate research term with earth sciences professor Dan Gibson and PhD student Gaby Jones where she did field work studying ultramafic rocks and their potential for carbon sequestration near Harrison Lake.

We're pleased to announce that SFU Science researchers have received $10.3 million in new funding from NSERC to support research programs in a wide variety of natural sciences. www.sfu.ca/science/news...

Congratulations to @sfubiosciences.bsky.social PhD alumnus Aaron Dhanda, who is a finalist in this year’s NSERC #ScienceExposed contest! Vote for his image ‘The mitotic meridian’ here: nserc-crsng.canada.ca/en/science-e... @stemcell.com 🧪

There is a welcome respite from the heat, but the clouds and drizzle mean that there is no Starry Nights Online tonight, June 26. We hope to see you next week. Thanks as always to our friends at @rascvancouver.bsky.social for their continued support of Canada's Biggest Star Party!

After the past week of watching stars on the soccer field, Starry Nights is ON tonight, June 19! Join us for views of the Rose cluster, the Crescent nebula and the vast galaxy M87. Thanks to our friends at @rascvancouver.bsky.social for helping make these events Canada's Biggest Star Party.

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Convocation on Monday! We wish you all the very best in your futures and hope you'll stay in touch. Don't forget to connect with SFU Alumni and check out the career resources that are available after you graduate. www.sfu.ca/alumni/benef...

Congratulations to all the Science grads who will be crossing the stage today! We're in for some classic SFU weather this afternoon but we hope you'll join us for a reception after the ceremony for refreshments. We can't wait to celebrate with you! www.sfu.ca/convocation/... #MySFUGrad

“I found my true passion when I started doing research at SFU. Working with nanomaterials has a way of shifting how you see the world. You have to think about the smallest details and understand how things behave at the molecular level.” Learn about student research at SFU www.sfu.ca/science/unde...

Chem grad Rebecca Storck wasn’t fond of chemistry until an organic chemistry course changed her mind. “For the first time I felt a deep curiosity to understand the world on a molecular level... chemistry is the key to unraveling the complexities of the universe.” 🧪 www.sfu.ca/science/news...

The team works collaboratively across three shops: machine and mechanics, electronics and academic glassblowing, and the impact of their work reaches way beyond the Faculty of Science to facilities, Residence and Housing and even dining services on campus! Learn more: www.sfu.ca/science/facu...

Congratulations to the SFU Science Technical Centre on receiving a 2025 SFU Staff Achievement Award for Teamwork! The team fabricates and repairs specialist instruments used in research and teaching. www.sfu.ca/science/news...

The BC Parks Living Lab Program pairs scientists with provincial parks to study climate change and conservation. @sfubiosciences.bsky.social prof Chelsea Little spoke with @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social about the work she and her colleagues are doing in Garibaldi Park: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... 🧪

With the mild spring showers continuing, Starry Nights is unfortunately cancelled for tonight, May 15. We hope to see you next week. Thanks as always to our friends at @rascvancouver.bsky.social for their support of Canada's biggest Star Party!

"My work included carbon modelling across different scenarios to identify revenue-maximizing pathways, business case development, and cost modelling. I also used QGIS to create interactive spatial analyses and write clear, targeted briefings to support strategic decision-making.”

SFU statistics major, business minor student Jackie Liu completed a summer co-op as a junior bioeconomy analyst with the BC Ministry of Forests where she conducted techno-economic research and market analysis on emerging bio-based technologies and low-carbon solutions.

We're counting down the days until Science Rendezvous and International Astronomy Day! Join us this Saturday for a day of free, hands-on science activities: www.sfu.ca/science/comm...

"I felt like my professional development was taken seriously and really given a priority," he says. "I was offered opportunities to be trained on new equipment and unfamiliar techniques. I was also being mentored to develop the skills that would allow me to effectively think like a researcher."

SFU MBB student Colin Fairburn was inspired to get involved with research after taking a cell signalling class with prof @estherverheyen.bsky.social. He started working at Verheyen lab where he got hands-on experience working with Drosophila Melanogaster in a disease modelling project. 🪰🧪

May is the middle of the spring migration for many species, and many are passing through Vancouver right now! Learn about birding and how you can contribute to science at an upcoming panel including @sfubiosciences.bsky.social prof @johnreynolds.bsky.social: stanleyparkecology.ca/event/your-o...

Science Rendezvous and International Astronomy Day returns on May 9 at SFU! Join us for a day of family-friendly science fun at Burnaby campus interactive displays, tours of the Trottier Observatory and Mesozoic Garden! www.sfu.ca/science/comm...

SFU Molecular Biology and Biochemistry professor @minisciencegirl.bsky.social will be speaking on her work developing diagnostics for early detection of neonatal sepsis at the World Sepsis Congress tomorrow at 9:30am PDT. Watch live or catch the recording here: www.youtube.com/live/gm9VXO0...

Congratulations to SFU Biological Sciences professor Miranda Meents who has received a 2025 SFU Excellence in Teaching Award for her innovative teaching and leadership within the teaching community. www.sfu.ca/science/news...

Explore advances, ongoing challenges and emerging opportunities at the intersection of analytical sciences and nanotechnology. Nanolytica brings together a diverse community for cross-disciplinary dialogue about how cutting-edge research is driving innovation at the nanoscale ow.ly/j3hU50YK8LE

BC's awe-inspiring mountains are the result of nearly a billion years of geological change. Join us for a free online talk with SFU Earth Sciences professor Dan Gibson to learn about how these mountains were formed and have changed over time. www.eventbrite.ca/e/sfu-cafe-s...

Thanks to everyone who joined us for SFU Nobel Lectures! We hope to see you at some of our other upcoming public events: www.sfu.ca/science/comm...