Jyler Menard | Computational Mathematics

Jyler Menard’s experience during his undergraduate studies at the University of Waterloo encouraged him to return to pursue graduate studies in the Faculty of Mathematics. However, Menard, who is currently doing a master’s in Computational Mathematics, also wanted to help other students have a more wholesome experience during their university years. 

“The support that Waterloo provides through design teams, co-op infrastructure, and student initiatives is invaluable,” Menard explained. “I chose to go to Waterloo because of those things, and I’m staying here for my master’s because of those things.” 

But Menard believes there is always room to improve student support outside the classroom. So, after participating in a physics-themed hackathon during a co-op term in Montreal, he was inspired to bring something similar to Waterloo. Working with fellow students Bethany Bouchard, Tim Whittaker, and Anya Forestell, Menard helped organize “Schrodinger’s Hack” last October, Waterloo’s first physics hackathon.

Read more about Menard's experience.