- About
- Undergraduate
- Graduate
- Prospective Students
- Current Students
- Graduate Student Profiles
- Aerospace Physiology Lab
- Aging and Population Health Lab
- Autism Research Center; Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience
- Cardiovascular Physiology Lab
- Lab of Exercise and Environmental Physiology
- Molecular Cardiac Physiology Group
- Quantative Exercise Biology Lab
- Sensorimotor Neuroscience Lab
- SFU Run Lab
- Submit or Update Your Profile
- Research
- Alumni
- News and Events
- Support BPK
May 20, 2025 | DIGEST NO. 444
Hang out @Sci-Space- 鈥 Wednesday, May 28
Have a hot take or (un)popular opinion, or just want to talk about everything and anything with others? We鈥檝e got the soapbox just for you!
This is your chance to get on a soapbox, speak your mind, and get things off your chest. If you love to chat, join this free event at Sci-Space and yap over some breakfast food. Or, feel free to just listen to others talk! Everyone is welcome. This is also an opportunity to connect with others and make some friends while you鈥檙e at it.
Please note: Diverse perspectives and ideas are most welcome! Everyone鈥檚 opinions will be respected. The yapping and all conversations during this session must remain respectful and kind.
This event is brought to you by SFU Sci-Space and Campus United. Connect with Campus United on Instagram for more events:
Questions? Email sci_engagement@sfu.ca or drop by Sci-Space in AQ 3146 to inquire!
Sci-Space Weekly Study Hall
Sci-Space will be extending its hours to 7:00PM every Wednesday from May 28th to August 6th!
Come study, hang out and enjoy some free and refreshing lemonade!
Science and Math Peer Academic Support: Online, and Burnaby & Surrey Campuses
Have questions about your general 1st/2nd year science courses? Need help on your assignments and upcoming midterms? The Science and Math Peer Academic Support are back virtually and in-person to help! Check out the schedule, starting on next Tuesday, May 20th, and how you can enroll here: Peer Academic Support - Faculty of Science - 尤物视频 (sfu.ca)
Student Learning Commons & Research Commons Summer 2025
The Student Learning Commons (SLC) offers free workshops and events on a wide variety of topics in on-campus, virtual, and hybrid settings. Our writing workshops help with all aspects of the writing process. Our learning workshops help with a variety of learning, studying, and academic performance and engagement topics. We also offer workshops, coaching and a variety of resources for students to improve conversational and listening skills in English.
Workshops scheduled for the summer include Ice Cream Sundae Circles, Schedule Building, and more! See the links below for full information.
OzTREKK Webinar: Explore Your Medical Residency Options- May 27th
hinking about med school in Australia? It鈥檚 a big move鈥攁nd knowing your options after graduation is just as important as getting in.
Join OzTREKK鈥檚 鈥淓xploring Your Medical Residency Options鈥 webinar on May 27 to learn what comes next鈥攚hether you stay in Australia or return to Canada.
馃帗 Special guest: Dr. Jhonna Collins, Sydney Med alum and current internal medicine resident at McMaster, will break it all down and answer your questions!馃棑锔 Date: May 27, 2025鈴 Time: 8 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. MT / 5 p.m. PT
馃敆&苍产蝉辫;
What you'll learn:
鉁 How to become licensed in Canada & Australia
鉁 Canadian residency & Australian internship timelines
鉁 What exams you鈥檒l need鈥攁nd when
鉁 How to boost your chances of matching
鉁 Real-world advice from someone who鈥檚 done it
If you can鈥檛 make it live, register to receive the recording! 馃槉
Open Scholarship Framework Launch Event
Join us on May 22nd, 2025, to celebrate the launch of the :
- Learn more about the future of open science and open scholarship at SFU
- Meet the team and project partners behind the initiative
- Explore SFU projects embracing open science and open scholarship practices
- Connect with the growing open scholarship community at SFU
When: Thursday May 22 , 11:00am-1:00pm PDT
Where: The Study (MBC 4902), SFU Burnaby campus
Register: This event is free to attend. to secure your spot.
Light lunch and refreshments provided. Come and connect with us!
For more information, or to register without using Eventbrite, please email open_sci@sfu.ca
Research Participants Recruitment
BMI/Body Fat Measurement Study
Want to know your body composition? Participate in a research study and receive a free iDXA scan! SFU PhD candidate Amalea Ruffett is recruiting participants for a research study investigating how well six common and accessible proxy measurements for body fat 鈥 things like the body mass index, waist-hip-ratio, and other physical measurements on people 鈥 perform as measures of body fat against dual energy x-ray absorptiometry, which is one of the gold standard measures for body fat. Each participant will receive all of the health data taken during their appointment, including a free iDXA scan with body composition, metabolic health metrics, bone density, and more.
For more information go to or email Amalea at bmistudy@sfu.ca.
Recruitment for Paid Research Study
Now Looking for Families with Children 6-12 Years Old for Paid Research!
The All Families Lab and SECURE Lab at SFU are conducting a joint study on how children, couples, and families navigate challenging situations. We are looking for families who have been living together for at least 1 year and have a 6鈥12-year-old grade school child under their primary care.
Parents receive a $100 gift card to complete an initial survey and attend a 1.5 hr lab session with their child at the SFU campus. There will also be opportunities to participate in follow-up sessions for up to $140 more in gift cards.
Families who are interested can complete our eligibility form through this link: "
Ortho Active:Customer Experience Representative
Ortho Active is seeking as individual to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a customer facing role which will provide ideal experience in a healthcare environment with a sports medicine, bracing and orthotics & prosthetics distributor. This is an office-based role in Coquitlam, British Columbia. The ideal candidate may be a recent graduate from kinesiology seeking an growth role, with an opportunity for learning, coaching and mentorship.
More info here
Research coordinator position with the UBC department of orthopaedics, division of sports medicine and arthroscopy.
We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual with an interest in musculoskeletal health to work closely with six orthopaedic surgeons at the University of British Columbia as a full-time research coordinator. This role involves patient-facing interaction in the clinic and operating room setting in addition to an administrative role in study coordination and data management.
More info here
Wanted: Respite Caregivers (in City of Vancouver)
Would you love to work with children or adults with disabilities, and have one or two available afternoon(s) or day(s) per week? If so, we've got a great opportunity for you!
The Developmental Disabilities Association is seeking contracted Caregivers to work 1:1 with a child or adult in our Respite 尤物视频. Our caregivers provide a break for families by taking their family member for a fun, supervised and safe community outing once or twice a week. Respite takes place mostly on weekends, or on a weekday after school, depending on the family's needs. Wages are $20 or $22/hr, depending on level of support needs. Read more..
Registered Kinesiologist in Coquitlam
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Kinesiologist to join our multidisciplinary team on a part-time, independent contractor basis. This role involves working 1:1 with patients recovering from injuries, including those from motor vehicle accidents, in a collaborative and integrative health care setting. Read more..
Join MINDmatters!
Make a difference to the BPK community. Share your ideas and energy with the MINDMatters Committee and help create an engaged, healthy, and vibrant learning community.
For more information email us @bpkasst@sfu.ca
West Coast Shred Volunteer Opportunity
A high-energy fitness event designed to bring people together through movement and community. We're excited to bring the experience to Vancouver
on Sunday, June 15 at the Richmond Olympic Oval, and we're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to be part of the action.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Saturday, May 31 鈥 Event Prep
鈥 Venue setup, swag bag assembly, organizing event gear
Sunday, June 1 (6AM鈥2PM) 鈥 Event Day
鈥 Setup, registration, vendor support, crowd engagement, teardown
Location: Richmond Olympic Oval
Those ready to jump in can reach out directly to megan@visualizedreambigger.com.
Volunteer with SportAbility: Make a Difference in the Lives of Athletes
SportAbility BC is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting adapted sports and physical activity for individuals with disabilities. We are the provincial sport organization for para (sledge) hockey, Boccia, powerchair soccer and para soccer. We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to volunteer their time and skills to support our programs and events.
Volunteer opportunities include: coaching, refereeing, scorekeeping, recreational program leads and event planning! All opportunities are flexible and give volunteers an opportunity to work hands on with para athletes.
Volunteering with SportAbility is a rewarding experience that allows you to:
- 路 Make a positive impact on the lives of athletes with disabilities.
- 路 Develop valuable skills such as leadership, communication, and teamwork.
- 路 Connect with a supportive community of like-minded individuals.
If you are interested in volunteering please feel free to reach out to sportdevelopment@sportabilitybc.ca or fill out a volunteer application .
BC Wheelchair Sports Assocaitaion : Volunteers needed !
We're looking for awesome volunteers to help out at our Indooor Wheelchair Athletics 尤物视频 in Richmond and Coquitlam
The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) is looking for more volunteers for their HELP (health equipment loan program) team!
Do you want to gain health-care experience, work with other like-minded students and also make a big impact in your community? - If so, the Canadian Red Cross HELP team is the place for you. As a volunteer, you will communicate with healthcare professionals (OT, PT, Doctors etc.) to help get medical equipment to those who cannot afford to buy it, or simply just want to borrow it after things like injuries and surgeries. Scheduling has lots of flexibility, as the CRC recognizes how important education commitments are. Locations include but are not limited to Burnaby and Surrey. There is currently no fixed deadline to apply.
Learn more about the HELP team at REDCROSS.CA or contact Simran (simran.virk@redcross.ca; 236-339-0224).
Coaches & Volunteers Opportunities!
- Program will run once a month for 6 months
- 4-8 hours a month, working in groups
- Training provided virtually
- No prior experience needed
- Opportunities perfect for anyone interested in Kinesiology, Occupational Therapy, Physio Therapy, Speach Therapy and Therapeutic Rectreation
- Prior coaching with kids an asset
Contact for question or to sign up: program@bccerebralpalsy.com
More infomation can visit
Fraser Health Crisis Line Recruiting Volunteer!
Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity? Why not start now!
The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. If you are interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding opportunity, the first step is to review the information on our website and then attend a Zoom Information Session. Please go to and click on Get Involved -> I Want to Volunteer -> Crisis Line. Here you will find the dates and Zoom links for the up-coming sessions.
Many volunteers report that their Crisis Line experience was significant in helping them reach their educational and/or career goals, including acceptance into Graduate 尤物视频, Policing, Medical School, E-Comm 911, Social Work, Mental Health and related fields. Volunteers also tell us that they find the Crisis Line to be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, as they are truly making a difference.
Join Flavourful Science: Igniting Curiosity Through STEAM Education!
Flavourful Science, a non-profit organization, brings excitement to STEAM topics through food-based experiments. Our Vancouver School Program (VSP) has reached 900+ elementary students across 15 schools, with rave reviews from teachers.
New Initiative Alert: SFU students will lead workshops for elementary students in Burnaby. Volunteer with us to inspire the next generation!
Get Involved: Contact mosesj@sfu.ca for details
Website:
Instagram:
Volunteer Opportunity at UBC Sports Law
Dr. Mark Moore, renowned Sports Law Professor at UBC, is on the lookout for a volunteer classroom assistant. Dive into the world of sports and law alongside an expert.
馃搮 When: Thursdays, 2-5 pm
馃搷 Where: Allard Hall, UBC
You'll assist with guest interviews, multimedia clips, student presentations, and engaging negotiation exercises. Familiarity with Zoom, Canvas, and Excel is desired. Position opened until filled.
A bit about Dr. Moore: A former pro hockey player, co-owner of Nike Sports Camps, and author. Past classes featured legends like Ken Dryden and Charles Tator OC.
馃摡 Interested? Drop an email to Dr. Mark Moore: moore@allard.ubc.ca
SFU Research Featured in Golf Digest! 馃摪鉀
We鈥檙e thrilled to share that SFU research has been featured by Golf Digest in both an article and a podcast episode鈥攁 major recognition in the world of sports science!
The article, published on April 25, is titled
馃憠
And the accompanying podcast episode dives deeper into the findings:
馃带
DISCLAIMER: The Department of BPK is forwarding these opportunities as we receive them, however we strongly encourage you to research and obtain information regarding the reputation of organizations, the terms and conditions of employment or service, as well as to understand your rights and responsibilities. The Department does not endorse any specific individuals, organizations, products, programs or services. If you see any suspicious postings or hiring practices, please notify us immediately at bpk_engage@sfu.ca.