UCFV alumnus wins substantial research grant

Hugh Dalgleish, a University College of the Fraser Valley Bachelor of Science graduate currently enrolled in a master's degree program at Simon Fraser University, will have more time to concentrate on theoretical physics thanks to a national science grant he recently received.

Dalgleish earned his BSc at UCFV in 1999. At that time, the degree was offered in partnership with Simon Fraser University. UCFV now offers its own BSc degree.

The NSERC (National Science and Engineering Research Council) grant, is worth $17,300 annually. Dalgleish, of Maple Ridge, expects to receive around $29,000 by the time he finishes his master's degree.

"The purpose of the award is to allow students, who would otherwise almost always have to work as a teaching or research assistant, to concentrate on their research," says Dalgleish. "Although I have enjoyed doing the teaching assistantships I've done, they do take a considerable amount of time away from my studies."

Dalgleish is specializing in theoretical physics, most likely quantum mechanics. "That's what I find to be my most interesting and enjoyable subject, both at SFU and at UCFV."

He says that UCFV's science program prepared him well for graduate work.

"UCFV did an excellent job of preparing me for graduate study. It seems that it was my grades at UCFV that NSERC based their decision on. It is in great part UCFV that I thank for helping me to be where I am today. The instructors were very encouraging, and I learned a great deal from them. They are still a source of encouragement for me."

Dalgleish plans a PhD at some point in his future, but would like to work in the field for awhile after obtaining his master's degree. "And now that I know how much I enjoy being a teaching assistant, I am giving some thought to teaching at the college or university level."

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