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Stories by and about the people in the Faculty of Mathematics.

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Building your problem-solving potential

From growing up "in awe of Siri" to experimenting with machine learning in university, Navya was attracted to Waterloo "by the raw expression of innovation. The opportunity to build something. Anything."

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Why I'm studying mathematics at Waterloo

Clare chose the University of Waterloo because she wanted to study math, and believed that Waterloo was the best school in Canada for math. What she didn't expect was to fall in love with the new community she found herself in.

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Launchpad for success

Vardan chose to study computer science at Waterloo to pursue his passion for technology and health care. He became interested in the field in high school when he made a prosthetic for a student he was tutoring. (Story by Waterloo News)

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Paying it forward for the next-generation of women in computing

Waterloo Computer Science student dreams of being a tech leader and building bridges for marginalized groups in tech. (Story by Waterloo News)

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Embrace your difference: weird is rad

Brandy Wang (BMath '18) took the road less travelled to achieve her goals. Learn she discovered along the way. (Story by Waterloo News)

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University math vs. high school math

There are quite a few differences between studying math in high school and university.

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