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News

  1. Feb. 16, 2021Professor William Slofstra awarded 2021 Sloan Research Fellowship
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    Faculty of Mathematics Professor William Slofstra credits the University of Waterloo’s collaborative environment for him receiving a 2021 Sloan Research Fellowship. The pure mathematician is keen to use the monetary prize that comes with the fellowship to enhance the supportive atmosphere he has benefited from at Waterloo.

  2. Feb. 15, 2021Improving his community
    Jyler Menard

    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. 

  3. Feb. 11, 2021The Right Direction
    Katia Naccarato

    Katia Naccarato has never shied away from exploring an unfamiliar path, hitting a dead end, and trying a different one. Before she enrolled in the Master of Actuarial Science (MActSc) program at the Faculty of Mathematics, she was laser-focused on pursuing a career in medicine. Her current trajectory looks nothing like she expected, but she’s confident that she’s heading in the right direction.

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Events

  1. Feb. 26, 2021Rooted in History: A Celebration of Black History as Canadian History
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    Join us as we take in a performance, a keynote address and a panel of some of our most formidable thinkers in celebration of Black History in Canada and those trailblazers making history right here at UWaterloo.

  2. Mar. 8, 2021International Women's Day Breakfast
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  3. Mar. 9, 2021WiM International Women's Day Virtual Happy Hour
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    Celebrate International Women's Day with students, faculty, alumni and friends at a Virtual Happy Hour hosted by Women in Mathematics! Join in for an hour of fun activities like trivia games, Open Mic, Networking and chances to win book prizes on Women's Empowerment. 

    People of all genders are welcome.

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