Current graduate students

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Tuesday, February 17, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

STEM Writers' Grad Studio: Peer Review

Ready to strengthen your STEM writing and learn the “why” and “how” behind effective STEM academic communication?

Graduate writing can feel isolating—but it doesn’t have to. Peer review is an evidence-based approach to strengthen your writing and deepen your understanding of STEM genre conventions.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

From Idea to Impact: Finding Gaps in Your Problem Space

Are you looking to solve big problems, but you’re not sure where to start? In this online workshop, Rachel Figueiredo, Waterloo’s entrepreneurship librarian, will show you how to understand the landscape of a problem and possibly identify how you might contribute to a solution.

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

GIS Speed Run Sessions: What is GIS?

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a multi-disciplinary tool that is widely used across the architecture industry. Attend this 30-minute speed run session to learn how you can get started using GIS.

This presentation, with a question & answer session, will discuss what GIS is, give examples of its use within the architecture industry, and provide instructions on how to access GIS software.