As North America's only dedicated Faculty of Math, we are nationally and internationally recognized as one of the top schools for Mathematics and Computer Science.
With nearly $30 million in research funding (2019/20) and an alumni network of over 45,000 across more than 100 countries, our students, faculty, and graduates continue to push the boundaries of research to discover new ways to harness the power of mathematics, computer science, and statistics.
News
Net platform is helping evaluate AI for complex computer use
The team, composed of researchers from the University of Waterloo, University of Hong Kong, Salesforce Research and Carnegie Mellon University developed Computer Agent Arena — an evaluation platform that can enhance and create computer agents.
Meet new CS professor Matt Brehmer
Previously, he was a lead researcher at Tableau Research in Seattle, where he specialized in new experiences for communication and collaboration around data.
Interop Labs pledges $1 million to Computer Research Endowment
This generous contribution will support the creation of an AI and blockchain research laboratory at the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science.
Events
Queer Film Series
Join the Mathematics Equity Office for their monthly Queer Film Series screening of Pariah. Reviewers describe Pariah as a powerful coming-of-age story about Alike, a Brooklyn teenager, as she navigates her identity while balancing family expectations and personal expression. Through Alike's journey, Pariah highlights the intersectionality of race, gender, and sexual identity, offering a nuanced portrayal of the struggles and triumphs that come with embracing one's true self.
Dean's Town Hall - Staff Event
Staff are invited to join Mark Giesbrecht, Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics, along with Christiane Lemieux, Associate Dean Operations and Academic, to discuss updates about the budget and the Faculty's financial situation.
Think About Math!
Think About Math! (TAM) is a full-day workshop designed to inspire grade 9 and 10 students specifically from underrepresented gender identities in math. They will explore math through engaging activities that show how mathematics can be fun, relevant, and lead to exciting career opportunities.