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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?”

Moving at the speed of AI

Engineering Day 2025

The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) is pleased to present a Distinguished Lecture by Orlando Rojas, Professor and Canada Excellence Research Chair, Scientific Director of the Bioproducts Institute, Departments of Chemical & Biological Engineering | Chemistry | Wood Science, The University of British Columbia.

Please join us on Thursday, July 24 at 2 p.m. to hear Professor Rojas's lecture titled "The Role of Bio-Based Colloids in Gelation Technologies and Green Interfaces."

The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) is pleased to present a
Distinguished Lecture by Prof. Shuk Han CHENG, Department of Biomedical
Sciences and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University
of Hong Kong

Please join us on Thursday, July 10 at 2:00 p.m. to hear Prof. CHENG's
lecture titled "Curiosity-Driven Research on Nanomaterials Led to Unexpected
Societal Impact."

Where: QNC 1501
When: Thursday, July 10, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Are you part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, looking for even more pride this
month, and/or interesting in meeting new queer peers in STEM? Then come to
the Pride in STEM Social to find queer and gender diverse people from a range
of fields!

Join us in the SLC Bomber on June 24, from 6pm to 7:30pm (doors at 5:30) for
an evening of fun, games, and socializing. No need to register, just mark
your calendars. Stick around for a fabulous drag performance by UW students!
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

The Waterloo Engineering alumni class reunion in 2026 is taking place on June 6. The engineering Classes of 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2021 are invited to campus to celebrate this milestone in their engineering career.

The Faculty of Engineering hosts a lecture in partnership with the TRuST Network to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Iron Ring.

Come see social impact in action!

On Wednesday February 26, from 5:00-6:30 p.m., drop by GreenHouse (UTD 164)
for Demo Day. Students from Social Innovators in Training will be showcasing
their ideas, looking for feedback, and building community. It's a can't-miss
opportunity to see the future in action!

What to expect:

• Help our students strengthen their ideas and provide real-world feedback
• See firsthand the innovative ideas for social impact shaping our communities
• Enjoy some snacks and light refreshments

Rock This Town brings to life the exciting history of rock music concerts in KW from the 1960s and 1970s. An insider’s look into the gritty reality of building the local live music scene. This 70-minute documentary features interviews with music business pros plus performances by today’s musicians. Rock stars come and go but live music is here to stay!