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Waterloo’s Faculty of Mathematics is truly uncommon. At most universities, departmental branches of mathematics are typically housed within a faculty of science or a faculty of arts. But at Waterloo mathematics is a faculty. In fact, Waterloo is the only university in North America to have an entire faculty devoted to the study of mathematics and computer science.

As new graduates prepare to navigate a recession, math alumni shared stories and strategies as part of a day-long virtual event

Shanku Niyogi (BMath CS '94)

How a former Waterloo student is helping local retailers prepare and predict the impacts of COVID-19

Alumnus and entrepreneur Rudy Karsan shares life lessons and his views on the future of work

Immigrating to Canada with his family in 1973, Rudy Karsan (BMath '79) came to UWaterloo to become an Actuary. At the time, it was considered the highest paying job in Canada, and money was a primary driver for Rudy. He graduated a year early, wrote his exams quickly, and became a Fellow by his mid-twenties.

Alumnae Michelle Hung helps women take control of their financial futures

Where should I invest? A common question Michelle Hung (BMath '08) receives and one she is committed to helping women answer as The Sassy Investor. 

Mathematicians and computer scientists are natural problem solvers. It is this innate curiousity and tenacity that provides fertile ground for ideation, creation. For the entrepreneurial-minded, the logical outcome is commercialization.

Waterloo alumnus Dr. Karen Kopciuk inspired to give back 

From a young age, Dr. Karen Kopciuk (MMath ’95, GCERT ‘01, PhD ’01) had a passion for learning and for medicine. Starting her career as a dental hygienist, she soon came to realize her interest in research extended deeper than she ever imagined. Making the decision to return to school as a mature student, Karen completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Calgary before coming to the University of Waterloo for her Master’s and PhD degrees in statistics.

Celebrating alumni accomplishments, and the legacy of Wes Graham

This Spring, we celebrated not only the hard work and success of our newest alumni at Convocation, but the legacy of James Wesley (Wes) Graham and his part of the faculty’s history.

Faculty and alumni are keeping busy, on campus and across the world!