A powerhouse of discovery and innovation
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
Interop Labs pledges $1 million to Computer Research Endowment
This generous contribution will support the creation of an AI and blockchain research laboratory at the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science.
First computer science teach-off a success
Three computer science professors – Dave Tompkins, Troy Vasiga, and Carmen Bruni – competed to see who could most improve a group of students’ understanding of an unfamiliar concept in only one hour.
Using a computer model to shed light on early invasive melanoma
HyLIoS provides insight into appearance and behaviour of skin cancer before it becomes life-threatening
Events
Pi(e) Day Contest
Bake Mathematics history! Join us in search for the official Faculty of Math pie recipe. Participants will bake and submit a recipe of their best culinary creation. Judges will select the top baker who will win a unique prize and massive bragging rights.
Discovering Math Camp
Led by experienced educators, Discovering Math Camp is a week-long virtual program during March break that offers interactive lessons and activities to build math skills and problem-solving abilities.
Spots are limited and students in grades 6 to 8 from Ontario can apply. Applications will remain open till February 10, 2025.
Alumni and Friends Celebrate Pi Day
Waterloo Math alumni worldwide can get in on the Pi Day fun.