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The six world-class units in the Faculty of Science study everything from the atom to the universe, the cell to the ecosystem, and from the theoretical to the applied.
Microfluids Lab on a Chip by Julian Sketchley (Feature length)
UVic student Julian Sketchley profiles Katherine Elvira, assistant professor in UVic’s Department of Chemistry and Canada Research Chair, and her use of microfluids—microscopic drops of water created on tiny silicone chips—to create artificial cells to understand how drugs interact with the human body. http://uvic.ca
Adapting a plastic for energy-efficient vehicles
UVic chemist Jeremy Wulff and his students are adapting a plastic that could replace metal in automatic parts, making vehicles lighter and more fuel efficient.
Science at UVic
Whether it’s working on a more potent treatment to fight cancer, developing more accurate climate prediction models or understanding the secrets of anti-matter, UVic is an internationally recognized leader in science research. Visit the Faculty of Science: https://www.uvic.ca/science Visit the University of Victoria: https://www.uvic.ca
Women in science at UVic
February 11, 2021 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. On this day, UVic joins the world in celebrating the women and girls who are leading innovation. #womeninscience
Biochemistry and Microbiology at UVic
Interested in how cells in the body work? Curious about how the body fights infection? Want to discover how life-saving vaccines are made? Here you'll gain the lab skills and modern molecular techniques needed to succeed in biotechnology and the biomedical sciences. Visit the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology: https://www.uvic.ca/biochem/ Visit the University of Victoria: https://www.uvic.caSee more videos from the Faculty of Science playlist on YouTube.