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Student secures top prize at international competition
A fourth-year mechanical and mechatronics engineering student has won first place at a prestigious international fluid mechanics conference.
Connor Pryce earned the top prize in the Student Poster Competition at the 2024 American Physical Society’s Division of Fluid Dynamics conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. His poster was chosen as the best among entries from leading institutions worldwide.
Faculty mourns the loss of student Shaan Nair
The Faculty of Engineering is deeply saddened by the passing of Shaan Nair, a first-year Software Engineering student, in December.
Shaan was a dedicated student who pursued his dream of earning a Software Engineering degree at the University of Waterloo with passion and determination. His commitment to his studies was a testament to his love for the field.
Researcher shines a light on glitter’s environmental cost
Glitter is everywhere right now, adding sparkle to our festive holiday celebrations — but it comes at an environmental cost.
Dr. Christian Euler, a Chemical Engineering professor at the University of Waterloo, is using microbes to craft sustainable, biodegradable alternatives.