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News
Student-built rockets take flight at Waterloo
Waterloo’s Rocketry team is gaining national attention for a liquid bi-propellant student rocket that soared to 38 thousand feet, setting a new apogee record for Waterloo Rocketry and for Canadian liquid rockets.
Meet Professor Conrard G. Tetsassi Fuegmo
Professor Conrard G. Tetsassi Feugmo joined the department of Chemistry in 2022. His research involves machine learning and multiscale modeling to provide insight into the use and efficiency of advanced energy materials.
Celebrating thirty years of the Farvolden lecture series
This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Farvolden lecture series. Hosted by the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, this annual lecture honours Dr. Robert Farvolden, who established the department’s world-renowned groundwater research program in the 1970s.
Events
World Wetlands Day 2026
Join us for the 14th Annual World Wetlands Day Research Symposium at the University of Waterloo. The event will consist of a poster session and reception on the first and second floors, followed by a distinguished lecture by Dr. Sarah Finkelstein in EIT 1015, entitled:
"From Biidasige Park in the Toronto Port Lands to the Winisk River on Ontario’s North Coast: linking paleoenvironmental research and Indigenous knowledge to support wetland conservation in Ontario"
Family Day 2026 at the Earth Sciences Museum!
Join us for a day of discovery, fun, and hands-on activities for all ages! Explore the wonders of our planet through interactive exhibits, fascinating fossils, and dazzling minerals.
NEW this year! MINECRAFT MINERAL SHOWCASE. Register to attend the 11 am OR 1 pm showcase and dig into the world of Minecraft and geology.
Admission: FREE!
Bring your curiosity and spend the day exploring Earth’s secrets with your family.
Toronto Alumni Reception during PDAC
Join us for the Faculty of Science’s annual Toronto Alumni Reception at PDAC, a signature event that welcomes all Waterloo Science alumni in the GTA and beyond.
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