As a graduate student and post-doctoral fellow at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) you have resources available to you at both IQC and your home department at the University of Waterloo.
Graduate studies contacts and advisors
If you are looking for information related to course registration, degree requirements or general programming, the following individuals are a great place to start.
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Role |
Name |
|---|---|
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IQC Quantum information program |
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| Director of Graduate Studies | Jonathan Baugh |
| Graduate program manager | Paula Roser |
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Physics and Astronomy |
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| Graduate co-ordinator | Sophie Gagnon |
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Computer Science |
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| Graduate co-ordinator | Denise Shantz |
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Applied Mathematics |
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| Graduate co-ordinator | amgrad@uwaterloo.ca |
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Chemistry |
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| Graduate co-ordinator | Madeleine Blauel |
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Electrical and Computer Engineering |
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| ECE Grad studies office contacts | Graduate Studies Contacts |
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Combinatorics and Optimization |
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| Graduate co-ordinator | Melissa Cambridge |
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Pure Mathematics |
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| Graduate co-ordinator | Jo-Ann Hardy |
IQC Graduate Student Association (GSA)
The IQC Graduate Student Association (GSA) enhances the graduate student experience through events and initiatives. Joining the GSA is rewarding, with flexible time commitments and lots of support. Meet fellow graduate students, and make new connections on our Discord channel.
If you have questions about life at IQC, the Waterloo area, or adjusting to your new environment, feel free to email the committee at iqc.gsa@uwaterloo.ca.
Academic events
Look out for email alerts about these regular academic activities:
- Colloquia and talks
- Student seminars and discussion sessions
- Math and Computer Science Journal Club
- IQC Grad Student Conference
- Canada Graduate Quantum Conference (CGQC) (shared among IQC, Sherbrooke, and UBC)
Social events
The IQC-GSA organizes a variety of social events to bring the IQC community together. Keep an eye on your email or the Discord channel for updates.
Regular events
- Cookie time (every week day at 4 p.m. in the QNC and RAC kitchens)
- BBQs (bi-weekly during summer)
- Cultural movie nights
- Board game nights with pizza (every 2-4 weeks)
- Holiday celebrations
- IQC-GSA elections (January/February)
On-demand events
- Golf
- Paintball
- Pub crawls (usually May)
- Canada’s Wonderland trips (August)
- IQC-Perimeter Institute grad student collaborative events
Many events were paused due to COVID-19 but are returning. We’d love your ideas and support for future events!
Scientific outreach
Subscribe to our mailing list to learn about opportunities to share your knowledge of quantum science and technology.
- Gain valuable teaching experience
- Connect with the quantum community
- Explore paid opportunities
- Access scholarship opportunities, including the David Johnston Award for Scientific Outreach
Outreach events include high school workshops, science fairs, school visits, panels, lab days, festivals and more! Got questions? Contact Fiona Thompson.
Campus supports
Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA)
Supporting you from your first term to convocation
Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) provides support to students, postdoctoral fellows, staff, and faculty who are engaged in graduate work and research at the University of Waterloo.
Key services available:
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Important dates
- Graduate Student Association (GSA)
- Graduate program regulations
- Graduate work-integrated learning (WIL)
- Thesis and dissertation submission
- Funding and scholarships database
- Academic progression support
- Graduate student appeals
- Convocation and graduation processes