Current undergraduate students

Join us for an online information session showcasing the POSEIDON water quality portal, hosted by Dr. Nandita Basu, Dr. Julie Mai (University of Waterloo), Dr. Kimberly Van Meter (Penn State University), and Meghan McLeod (DataStream).

Powered by AI and informed by stream nutrient concentration data synthesized by DataStream, POSEIDON predicts nutrient concentrations and loads at daily, monthly and annual scales, for hundreds of streams across Canada.

This session will showcase the portal’s key functionalities and provide an opportunity for you to share feedback that will help us improve its design and usefulness. 

Thinking about the next steps in your career?

Explore Master’s and PhD opportunities at the Canadian Graduate Engineering Consortium (CGEC) Fair 2025 with Canada’s Top Engineering Graduate Programs.

The CGEC brings together eight of Canada’s top universities – University of Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan University, York University, McMaster University, Queen’s University, University of British Columbia, and Waterloo – working together to address the urgent need for qualified engineers who can solve today’s most complex technical, social and environmental challenges.

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. By integrating Library-subscription and openly available tools, attendees will learn how to research efficiently so they can get back to solving problems.

This workshop will consist of 50 minutes of instruction and 10 minutes of Q&A. Presentation materials will be available to registrants after the workshop.

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.

Dive into the accounting and finance sector with this unique chance to connect with professionals from KPMG, Deloitte, EY and PwC. This event welcomes all undergraduates interested in discovering the latest updates and career opportunities in accounting.

Learn how expectations at university differ from those in high school and find out about the many resources available to you.  Attend all three workshops or choose what interests you most.

• 3:00-3:35 PM  Beyond Google: Navigating library resources for academic success 
• 3:45-4:35  PM Succeeding at university-level research and writing 
• 4:45-5:30  PM Using GenAI productively and ethically in university writing 

Build confidence in academic speaking and writing through our free workshop series designed specifically for international and multilingual undergraduate students.  What you'll get:

• Interactive practice in a supportive environment 
• Peer learning with students who share similar experiences 
• Certificate of completion (attend all 5 sessions) 

When: Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. (September 11 – October 9, 2025) 
Where: IEC's Global Lounge (NH 1124) 

A space where you can write without judgment, rest without guilt, and connect with peers navigating similar challenges in their academic journeys.

Drop in to write, meet with a writing advisor, or just enjoy a warm drink and a moment of calm. No pressure, no critique—just a space to be seen, supported, and productive on your own terms.

Write in community – not in isolation.

Waterloo Tech Week is a celebration of what's been built here, and what's still to come. We're bringing together builders from all over to share their experiences with others - creating a way for anyone to connect with the people, ideas, and values that define this community. Whether through a panel, demo night, workshop, meetup, or something entirely new, there'll be an event for everyone at Waterloo Tech Week.

Learn how expectations at university differ from those in high school and find out about the many resources available to you.  Attend all three workshops or choose what interests you most.

• 3:00-3:35 PM  Beyond Google: Navigating library resources for academic success 
• 3:45-4:35 PM  Succeeding at university level research and writing 
• 4:45-5:30 PM  Using GenAI productively and ethically in university writing