Waterloo celebrates Vanier and Banting scholars

Top row, left to right: Dr. Effie Pereira, Department of Psychology, Nathanael Bergbusch, School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability (SERS), Ahmed Saieed, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tales Rick Perche, Department of Applied Mathematics

Bottom row, left to right: Benjamin MacLellan, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Jackson Smith, Department of Psychology, Benjamin Ecclestone, Department of Systems Design Engineering

Six University of Waterloo doctoral students have been awarded the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS). One postdoctoral scholar has received the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship, as announced on Monday, November 28.

“The recipients of this year’s Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships and Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships demonstrate the breadth and depth of impactful research that takes place at Waterloo,” says Dr. Jeff Casello, associate vice-president of graduate studies and postdoctoral affairs. “These scholars are tackling global challenges – managing the environment, promoting health and well-being, developing energy systems, and accelerating our understanding and application of quantum methods.  We are thrilled to support these colleagues as they achieve their personal and academic goals, and as they propel Canada to a leading role in advancing society’s future.”

Waterloo’s Vanier recipients are:

Nathanael Bergbusch, School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability (SERS)

Benjamin Ecclestone, Department of Systems Design Engineering

Benjamin MacLellan, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Tales Rick Perche, Department of Applied Mathematics

Ahmed Saieed, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Jackson Smith, Department of Psychology

Waterloo’s Banting recipient is:

Dr. Effie Pereira, Department of Psychology

Read more about the “Latest Vanier Graduate Scholarships and Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships announced at Waterloo”.