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This is an excerpt of an article originally published on the Cheriton School of Computer Science website.
Four students at the Cheriton School of Computer Science are recipients of the Computing Research Association’s 2024 Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Awards. The annual CRA awards program recognizes students from universities across North America who have distinguished themselves by conducting exceptional computer science research as undergrads.
This year, Matthew Yang was a finalist, and Ruidi Wei, Jiawen Zhu and Alex Zhuang each received honourable mentions for their research.
“Congratulations to Matthew, Ruidi, Jiawen and Alex on receiving these recognitions from the Computing Research Association,” said Raouf Boutaba, Professor and Director of the Cheriton School of Computer Science. “Through their publications, they have truly distinguished themselves as exceptional young researchers amongst a very competitive pool of research-oriented undergrads in universities across Canada and the United States.”
The Computing Research Association is supported by Microsoft Research and Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs, which sponsor the Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award program in alternate years. This year, Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs sponsored CRA’s Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Awards.
Check out the list of winning students on the School of Computer Science website.
A message from the Office of Research (OR).
The Office of Research (OR) is looking for feedback about your experiences with its various groups.
Complete the survey to provide your feedback.
In a memo from Charmaine B. Dean sent in early January, Waterloo faculty members were invited to complete a short survey to help identify strengths where the OR should escalate or maintain support and areas where there are opportunities to improve services. The survey will help guide how the work will be structured moving forward. faculty members are encouraged to share their feedback by completing the survey that will be open until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2024.
On January 24, 2024, Plant Operations coordinated a major crane operation to deliver the new emergency generators as part of the electrical distribution renewal program on campus. These new generators replace expired equipment and will provide back-up power in future critical situations, meeting the needs of our growing campus. The crane was set-up in Parking Lot L lifting the units into the newly constructed enclosure connected to the Central Services Building.
Each year the Jack Rosen Memorial Award Pitch Competition invites Faculty of Environment students to submit an idea (device, process, or method) that could solve, mitigate, or avoid an environmental problem.
Applicants are asked to identify an environmental problem and succinctly explain their proposed solution. Finalists will create a pitch deck and present to a panel of judges for their chance to win a $3000 Grand Prize in early March.
Students may enter individually or in teams of up to five. Each team must include at least one full-time graduate or undergraduate student enrolled in the Faculty of Environment.
Applications are due by February 5! Learn more and apply here: https://uwaterloo.ca/environment/entrepreneurship/jack-rosen-memorial-award-and-pitch-competition
A message from W Store and Alumni Relations
Diploma frames, which have previously been available to order through Alumni Relations, are now available for purchase through W Store! Visit us in-store at South Campus Hall or place your order online. Choose from a selection of diploma frames, portrait frames and packages.
Thank you to Alumni Relations for providing this service throughout the years and being a great partner during this transition. For any questions regarding this change, please email wstore@uwaterloo.ca.
The University's Senate has its first meeting of 2024 today at 3:30 p.m. in NH 3407. Among the agenda items:
Additionally, the consent agenda has the following items of business:
Providing the Faculty update will be Dr. Bruce Frayne, Dean of Environment.
The full agenda can be found on the Secretariat's website.
Food Services reports that the Special Olympics Donut is back at all Tim Horton’s locations across campus, priced at $2, and a special promotion will run from February 2 to 4 with 100 per cent of proceeds donated to Special Olympics Canada.
The Science Undergraduate Office will be closed Wednesday, January 31 at 2:30 p.m.
Registration for the next event in the Antagonism and Intimidation in Academia Speaker Series is now open. Antagonistic Responses to Health Research in the Academy will take place on Tuesday, February 27 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:10 p.m. in the Humanities Theatre (Hagey Hall 160). This event is open to all faculty, staff and students.
National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia
Warriors Game Day Tickets: Season Passes, Black and Gold Alumni Passes and Single Game Tickets now available for the 2023-24 varsity season. Purchase your tickets today!
Waterloo Warriors Youth Camps. Winter, Summer, March Break and PD Day camps available for boys and girls ages 5-18. Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, Football, Volleyball and Multi-Sport and Games camps available. Register today.
The Student Health Pharmacy (located in the lower level of the Student Life Centre) is offering flu shots with no appointments needed daily from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 519-746-4500 or extension 33784 for more info. COVID shots will be available beginning October 23. You can register online at studenthealthpharmacy.ca.
Warriors Youth Summer Camps. Registration opens Monday, January 22, 9:00 a.m. Find out more.
Senate meeting, Monday, January 29, 3:30 p.m., NH3407 and Zoom.
Startup 101: When do I need to raise money for my business?, Monday, January 29, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., EIT 1015.
Jack Rosen Ideation Workshop, Tuesday, January 30, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., GreenHouse (UTD 164). Please note the revised date.
Recognizing and Responding to a Person in Distress, Tuesday, January 30, 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Microsoft Teams. Register on Portal.
Chemistry Seminar: “Electrochemical Evolution and Ion Dynamics in Energy Storage Devices Revealed by 7Li and 1H Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy,” featuring Dr. Gillian R. Goward, Professor and Chair, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, McMaster University, Tuesday, January 30, 2:30 p.m., C2-361 Reading Room.
Global Futures launch event, Wednesday, January 31, 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Federation Hall.
NEW - Consent W2024 - Talking to Children About Consent, Wednesday, January 31, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m., online.
Rock your Thesis I: Plan your project, Wednesday, January 31, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration required.
WaterTalk, Hydrogeology: What's the Use?, Thursday, February 1, 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon, DC 1302.
Live cooking show: International Stews, Thursday, February 1, doors open 4:30 p.m., show begins at 5:00 p.m., Federation Hall. Free to all students Sign up on Portal (uwaterloo.ca).
CrySP Speaker Series on Privacy featuring Yan Shvartzshnaider, York University, “Privacy through Contextual Integrity,” Friday, February 2, 11:00 a.m., DC 1302 and Zoom.
World Wetlands Day Research Symposium, Friday, February 2, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., EIT Foyer.
Voices Talent Show, Friday, February 2, 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Student Life Centre Multipurpose Room.
World Wetlands Day Distinguished Lecture featuring Dr. Andrea Kirkwood, "The Value of Urban Wetlands," Friday, February 2. 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., EIT 1015.
Warriors Volleyball vs. TMU, Saturday, February 3, women’s game 6:00 p.m., men’s game 8:00 p.m., Physical Activities Complex. Senior day, Warriors Day. Buy your tickets today!
Warriors Women’s Hockey vs. Brock, Sunday, February 4, 2:30 p.m., CIF Arena. Senior Day. Buy your tickets today!
NATO DIANA and IDeAS information webinar with Philippe Hébert, Monday, February 5, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Please register to receive the event link (for faculty members and staff).
Equitable Recruitment and Selection, Monday, February 5, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., online.
Startup 101: Incubators and Accelerators – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, Monday, February 5, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., EIT 1015.
You Don't Know What You Don't Know | Part 2, Tuesday, February 6, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Board of Governors meeting, Tuesday, February 6, 1:30 p.m., NH 3407 and Zoom.
GRADflix Showcase, Tuesday, February 6, 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Federation Hall.
Waterloo Region Police Service youth violence connector event and information session, Wednesday, February 7, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., SLC Black and Gold Room.
WISE Public Lecture, “Diesel reduction with solar PV in the far North” by Klaus Dohring (President of Green Sun Rising, Inc.), Wednesday, February 7, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., EIT Third floor 3142., In-person & on Zoom. Register today.
Indigenous Speakers Series presents Chelsea Vowel, Thursday, February 8, 3:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m., Theatre of the Arts, Modern Languages.
Map the System Stakeholder Engagement Session, Friday, February 9, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m., UTD 164.
FASS 2024 presents “Good Company,” Thursday, February 8 and Friday, February 9, 7:00 p.m., matinee Saturday, February 10, 2:00 p.m., KW Little Theatre, UpTown Waterloo. Tickets are $15 until January 31, $20 after.
NEW - Map the System Stakeholder Engagement Session, Friday, February 9, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m, UTD 164.
NEW - Warriors Men's Hockey vs. Western, Friday, February 9, 7:00 p.m., CIF Arena. Senior Day, Employee Day. Buy your tickets today!
NEW - Master of Taxation, Virtual Information Session, Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 9 a.m. Learn more about the MTax advantage.
NEW - Warriors Basketball vs. McMaster, Saturday, February 10, women's game 6:00 p.m., men's game 8:00 p.m., PAC. Fantastic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Retirees Day, trust and Reconciliation Ceremony, (M) Senior Day. Buy your tickets today.
University Club Valentine’s Special Menu, Monday, February 12 to Friday, February 16. Make a reservation today.
NEW - Startup 101: Founder Communication: Beyond Pitching, Monday, February 12, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., EIT 1015.
Inspiring Black Flourishing in Waterloo Region and beyond, Tuesday, February 13, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Kitchener Public Library, 85 Queen Street North, Kitchener.
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The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.