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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
- July 5, 2023Craig Kaplan's team finds "vampire" einstein
Just months ago, an international team of four that includes Cheriton School of Computer Science professor Dr. Craig Kaplan discovered a single shape that tiles the plane — an infinite, two-dimensional surface — in a pattern that can never be made to repeat.
- June 30, 2023Faculty of Mathematics responds to Wednesday’s hate-motivated attack
“We want to emphasize that we stand united against such acts of hatred and bigotry, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment for all members of our community,” says Mark Giesbrecht, dean of the Faculty of Mathematics.
- June 28, 2023Waterloo researchers uncover flaw in voice authentication systems
Computer scientists at the University of Waterloo have discovered a method of attack that can successfully bypass voice authentication security systems with up to a 99% success rate after only six tries.
