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Women in Mathematics has transformed the landscape of academic research and industry networking opportunities available to women+ students at all levels of the Faculty of Mathematics. During this time, WiM’s flagship programs have blossomed into essential infrastructure that plays a critical role in guiding women+ students to success post-graduation, achieving meaningful engagement with many hundreds of students, while largely offsetting program costs through external sponsorships obtained by way of their own independent efforts. 

Launched in January 2021, the IBET PhD Project has already produced 56 IBET Momentum Fellows across Canada. Founding Director Tizazu (Tiz) Mekonnen, FAUW’s 2024 Equity Fellow, sees the potential for so much more.

The FAUW Equity Committee recognizes Dr. Hilary Bergsieker's tireless efforts and significant contributions in equity and awards Dr. Bergsieker the 2023 Equity and Inclusivity Award.

Inaugurated in 2012 by the Faculty Association’s Equity Committee (then the Status of Women & Equity Committee, or "SWEC"), the Equity & Inclusivity Award recognizes a group, member, or affiliate of the University of Waterloo community whose actions have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to improving equity, inclusivity, and/or diversity at the University of Waterloo. The award has recently shifted to emphasize supporting continued equity work, rather than providing a reward for past work.  

There are so many people working to make Waterloo a more inclusive place that the Faculty Association’s Equity Committee presented four Equity and Inclusivity Awards this year instead of one.

If you’ve ever been to an event at the Waterloo Aboriginal Education Centre (WAEC), you might have a pretty good idea of why the University’s Status of Women and Equity Committee (SWEC) awarded the Centre with the 2017 Equity and Inclusivity Award.