Alumni

As part of the Water Institute's WaterTalks lecture series, Dr. Anaís Delilah Roque, John Hope Franklin Assistant Professor of Environmental Justice, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, will present Beyond the Storm: Water Insecurity and Community Resilience in Puerto Rico.

This event is in person in DC 1302 with a networking lunch reception to follow in DC 1301 (The Fishbowl).

AI systems are starting to get really useful, but they use far too much energy to be served to everyone on the planet. We are going to need to make computers a lot more efficient and produce way more energy than today. Trevor McCourt (BSc, MME, '20), CTO and co-founder of leading chipmaker Extropic, will explore how radically efficient computing can transform the trajectory of AI’s energy demands. The program also includes startup lightning talks, a feature presentation from near-zero energy chip maker Vaire, and a networking reception.

Join us Nov 15, 2025 (8:30 AM–4:00 PM, School of Accounting & Finance) for Fusion Conference 2025: Bridging the Health Gap. Hear a keynote by Google’s Gavin Duggan, engage in dynamic panels, and compete in a health-tech case competition. Open to all faculties. Each participant must register individually. Spots are limited—secure your place in shaping the future of healthcare today!

As part of the Water Institute's WaterTalks lecture series, Soumya Balasubramanya, Senior Economist at The World Bank, Washington, DC, will present "Recent trends in groundwater use in South Asia: The role of technology and water-energy-food-poverty nexus tradeoffs."

This event is in person in DC 1304 with a networking reception to follow in DC 1301 (The Fishbowl).

Artificial Intelligence is increasingly present in our lives. We see its impact on social media. We use it to translate, write emails, gain an edge on the stock market, drive cars, and even think for us. Many believe that this is just the start. Artificial Intelligence may have the power to disrupt the very foundations of how we live. One of those foundations is our country, Canada. Many of us are grateful to live in a country with an elected government, independent courts, social services, and civil liberties. In a time when the world anticipates the disruption that AI may bring, The Waterloo Forum asks, “Will AI undermine Canadian democratic institutions?”

Waterloo Engineering students and alumni are invited to participate in an exclusive in-person workshop with Waterloo Engineering alumnus Ron Ojanpera (BASc 1969, mechanical engineering). The “Working the Room” workshop is based on 50 years of Ron’s personal business experience.  

Are you looking into pursuing future studies but not sure where to start?
The Further Education Fair is the perfect opportunity for you! On October
9th, you will be able to speak with representatives about programs and
schools you're interested in.

Moving at the speed of AI

Engage in an update from the Department of Chemical Engineering!

All alumni of the chemical engineering program and the nanotechnology engineering program are invited to join online for a department update on Monday September 22 or Wednesday September 24 with the chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering, Mario Ioannidis, and select professors.

Engineering Day 2025