The Biochemistry Student Association (BSA) works to support biochemistry undergraduates at the University of Waterloo in both their academic and future professional endeavors.
The Chemistry Graduate Student Society (CGSS) is a student-run organization that advocates for graduate student well-being and organizes community-building events within the Department of Chemistry. Over the past year, we’ve hosted a number of events focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), networking, and community-building. Check out what we’ve been up to!
This winter, the Materials and Nanoscience (MNS) Society Executive Team introduced a new Grad Celebration to recognize the class of 2026. The evening was rooted in community, one of the defining features of the program.
Chair's message for Spring 2026
Chair's message
The Biochemistry Students Association (BSA) is a student-run club at Waterloo that aims to build community, encourage student involvement, and provide academic support for students in biochemistry and related programs.
The Chemistry Graduate Student Society (CGSS) is a student group representing all Chemistry graduate students, led by a team of volunteer graduate student executives. The goal of CGSS is to advocate for the well-being of chemistry graduate students and to provide opportunities for community building within the Department and Faculty.
MNS Society is the official departmental club for all Materials and Nanosciences students. As a voting member of the Science Society (SciSoc) Board of Directors, we represent and advocate for our student body.
The Chemistry Club (ChemClub) has been serving not just chemistry students but all science undergrads at the University of Waterloo for over 34 years with events, community, and academic support.
In May 2025, the Department of Chemistry continued its longstanding tradition of engaging high school students and teachers through our annual chemistry contests.