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Featured News

Tracking methane across borders

June 15, 2026

Environmental Sciences alumnus Gabriella Ardila fully embraced opportunities to explore and take her learning globally, including travelling to the Dominican Republic, Colombia and Argentina while completing her undergraduate degree. 

2026 Excellence in Science Research Award winners

June 9, 2026

Congratulations to Tonya DelSontro, Rodney Smith, and Lyndon Jones, this year’s recipients of the Excellence in Science Research Awards.

Dean Chris Houser celebrates 50th trip to the Soltis Center in Costa Rica

May 7, 2026

This spring marks a significant milestone for Dean of Science Chris Houser, as he is leading his 50th student trip to the Soltis Center for Research and Education in Costa Rica.

Experiencing hydrogeology in the field

May 6, 2026

Earth Sciences student Nathalie Boal embraced her love of exploring during her co-op work placements that brought her to British Columbia, Yukon, and Northern Ontario. 

Science educators awarded for teaching excellence

April 16, 2026

Congratulations to Jen Parks and Josh Neufeld on receiving the 2025 Excellence in Science Teaching Award (ESTA) from the Faculty of Science. 

Featured Events

Soapbox Science Kitchener-Waterloo 2026

June 7, 2026

Soapbox Science is coming to Kitchener-Waterloo! The event’s mission: to help eliminate gender inequality in science by raising the profile, and challenging the public’s view, of women and non-binary people in science. These interactive, engaging talks encourage everyone to learn more about science. 

Soapbox Science Kitchener-Waterloo will take place on Sunday, June 7th, 2026 in Victoria Park, Kitchener.

Adrian Smith 2026 Lecture: Sasha Wilson

Join us for the 2026 Adrian Smith Lecture featuring

Sasha Wilson
Professor
University of Alberta

Critical metal recovery with carbon dioxide mineralization in ore processing

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
2:00 p.m.

In-person: QNC 2502