A trick of the hat

The story of how a Waterloo computer science professor helped find the elusive einstein tile

A nearly 60-year-old mathematical problem has finally been solved.

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Waterloo students pilot portable milk pasteurization device in Rwanda

Startup Safi tapped entrepreneurial resources including Velocity and Math Innovation Office to bring their idea to life

Waterloo student-founded company Safi – from the Swahili word for “pure” or “safe” – is a startup with an ambitious mission. They want to empower East African farmers to pasteurize milk cheaply and easily, with the ultimate goal of ending milk-transmitted disease.

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Co-op students are crucial to the global growth of e-commerce startup

In four years, e-commerce startup Perpetua expanded from Canada to Asia, Europe and South America. Co-op students help to drive that growth.

Founded in Waterloo, Perpetua has grown from 40 employees to more than 200. Today, the e-commerce advertising software company is building tools to support giants like Amazon, Walmart, Instacart and Target.

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Glow turns 50

Over 50 years, the Glow Centre has made a difference to thousands of LGBTQ+ folks. Three alumni share their stories.

For 50 years, the Glow Centre (previously GLOW, GLLOW and WUGLM) has fostered a supportive network for folks on campus and in the wider community. Throughout that time, it’s offered social events, peer support, advocacy and resources for anyone who needs it.

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