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The Waterloo iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) team has been recognized with a number of awards this year at the annual competition. In addition to receiving Gold standing, their project also received the award for best Manufacturing Project at the undergraduate level, it was also nominated for the iGEM Inclusivity Award and the Best Wiki Award!

A common insecticide that is a major hazard for honeybees is now effectively detected in honey, thanks to a simple new method.

Professor Emeritus Gary Dmitrienko from the Department of Chemistry and Professor Mark Servos from the Department of Biology and have been awarded research infrastructure grants to support their COVID-19 research.

When the first complete genetic blueprint for human beings was completed in 2003, the door opened to major advances in the fields of medicine, biotechnology and the life sciences. 

The University of Waterloo honoured 125 educators and researchers who have received the President’s Excellence in Teaching and Research awards 2020 in an online celebration that recognized their contributions to the Waterloo community and beyond.

Congratulations to Dalia Naser who has been awarded the Dr. J. Leopold Koppel Graduate Scholarship based on scholastic excellence and a demonstrated interest in biochemistry and/or molecular biology for 2020-2021.  Dalia is a doctoral student with Liz Meiering in the Department of Chemistry

Carey Bissonnette was a beloved teacher at the University of Waterloo. A former student looks back on his compassion, and aims to continue his legacy.

Innovation, research and discovery are key factors in maintaining and growing Canada’s socio-economic well-being, to benefit all Canadians. The Canada Research Chair Program is investing $140 million towards 182 new and renewed Chairs at 34 institutions. The Unversity of Waterloo had three chairs renewed, including Chemistry's Derek Schipper.

The University of Waterloo’s Learning Innovation and Teaching Enhancement (LITE) Grants fund projects investigating innovative approaches to enhancing teaching and fostering deep student learning at Waterloo. A molecular augmented reality app and a student wellness check-in activity are two projects led by Waterloo scientists that received funding.