Events

Year after year, UWaterloo is ranked #1 in Canada (and #20 in the World according to 2017 PitchBook rankings) of universities that produce the most venture capitalist-backed entrepreneurs. Nanotechnology research and education programs at UWaterloo have measurably affected the local entrepreneurship scene. In this Nanotechnology Entrepreneurship series, we are complementing existing educational programming on the campus.

The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) is pleased to present a Distinguished Lecture Series talk by Professor Joseph Heremans, an Ohio Eminent Scholar and distinguished professor in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at the Ohio State University. 

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Welcome to the 15th Anniversary of the Nanotechnology Engineering Program celebration!

Join us in September, when the University of Waterloo celebrates the 15^th anniversary of the Nanotechnology Engineering program – and ten years of graduating classes!

The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) is pleased to present an Innovation Speaker Series talk by Michael Raspuzzi, the Global Virtual and Boston Director for the Knowledge Society. 

Join the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) for casual conversations with their researchers.

Kristine Boone, PhD candidate - Tuesday, October 20, 7:00 p.m.

For their third Fireside Chat, they welcome Kristine Boone for a conversation about working on the boundary of research and industry.

Tune in live on YouTube.

The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) is pleased to present a Distinguished Lecture Series talk by Professor Liangbing (Bing) Hu, a distinguished professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Maryland. 

Materials Innovations for Emerging Energy Technologies

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On the 19-20th November, 2020, the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) will host the “International Workshop on Nanotechnology for a Sustainable Future”. This virtual workshop will bring together world leaders in nanotechnology to address current global issues, to meet United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) in nanotechnology & society, policy and science diplomacy, industry & innovation, energy & environment, devices for healthcare & communications, and resource management and the circular economy. 

Join us virtually on November 24, 2020 to celebrate WIN members' outstanding achievements in research, the winners of our nanofellowships and listen to lectures by our 2020 Rising Star recipients!

Registration is required. If you have any questions or issues registering, please contact win-office@uwaterloo.ca.

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