MA Economics
Drawn to Waterloo’s strengths in mathematics, data science, and economics, Rhea Sen found an MA in Economics program that matched her goals perfectly.
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MA Rhetoric and Communication Design (English)
For Hasan Ahmet Gokce, a graduate of the University of Waterloo’s MA in Rhetoric and Communication Design, language has always been more than words on a page—it’s a bridge between cultures, a tool for empathy, and a means to inspire the next generation.
PhD English
For PhD candidate Humaira Shoaib, pursuing a doctorate in English at the University of Waterloo has been more than just an academic milestone—it’s been a transformative experience shaped by literature, community, and family.
MA Economics
An MA student in the Economics co-op program, Maira Asrar has found strength in her graduate community and credits her professors and classmates as being instrumental in her transition to graduate school.
MA Cognitive Neuroscience (Psychology)
For Brian Kim, the path to graduate research began with a deep curiosity about how we remember. That interest took root during his undergraduate degree—also at Waterloo—when he worked as a research assistant in Dr. Myra Fernandes’ Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory and Language Lab.
PhD English
What happens when technology, art, and philosophy collide? For Dr. Alexi Orchard, it sparked a career rooted in curiosity and critical inquiry. From her early days as a research assistant to her current role as a professor at Waterloo, Dr. Orchard has explored the ethical dimensions of digital media, design, and AI.
MA Public Issues Anthropology
For Aparajita Bhattacharya, the interdisciplinary nature of her graduate student experience in the MA Public Issues Anthropology program opened doors to new research paths and an exciting future.
PhD English
Kem-Laurin Lubin was a PhD candidate in English at the University of Waterloo where she focused on artificial intelligence (AI) biases and their ongoing influences on the lived experience of people, particularly the marginalized.
PhD Accounting
Jillian Adams, a PhD candidate in the School of Accounting and Finance, was recognized with the 2023 Warren Ober Award for Outstanding Teaching by a Graduate Student.
MA Political Science
Amidst the sea of budding political scientists, Rachel's quest for knowledge during her MA lead her to a transformative placement that reshaped her understanding of the intricate interplay between policy, research, and the complexities of the human experience.