Featured News
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.
Science faculty member receives Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision
March 31, 2026
Congratulations to Dr. Chris Yakymchuk in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, who has received the Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision.
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