Laura Sider is the Research Project Officer in the Math Innovation Office. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Waterloo. With previous experience coordinating collaborative research in the agriculture and agri‑food sector, Laura brings a strong background in project management and stakeholder engagement. She has led diligence reviews and assessed grant proposals, budgets, and scientific protocols for eligibility and alignment with program criteria. Laura takes pride in supporting research teams as they execute their plans and achieve performance goals.
Outside of work, Laura enjoys spending time in her garden, crafting quirky scarecrows to guard her harvest, and gathering fruit from her cherry tree. In her spare time, she loves being with family, playing basketball and board games, and travelling to Quebec for skiing adventures.
Email: lsider@uwaterloo.ca