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
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CS Professor Ihab Ilyas named Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Professor Ihab Ilyas of the Cheriton School of Computer Science has been named a 2024 Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, the highest national recognition for researchers in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and sciences.
2024 Loran Scholar recipients include two incoming Math students
Six recipients of the Loran Scholars Foundation have travelled across Canada to pursue their academic careers at the University of Waterloo.
Events
Math Faculty Reception
The Faculty of Mathematics will host the annual Math Faculty Reception on September 17 at Federation Hall on the University of Waterloo campus. The event is for faculty members and will be a seated dinner.
What: Math Faculty Reception
When: Sept. 17, 2024, 5:30-8:30 PM
Where: Federation Hall, University of Waterloo
Registration is required.
The Math Faculty Reception is a great chance to connect with colleagues as a new academic year begins. The event will feature special recognition of recent retirees, welcomes for new faculty members, and highlights of some of the major awards our colleagues have received in the past year.
University of Waterloo Alumni Games Night and Social
The Faculties of Engineering, Mathematics and Science are delighted to host an alumni reception in Seattle in October. At this games night and social, you will enjoy great food and a selection of over 30 craft beers on tap as well as fun games (unlimited mini golf and duffleboard) while you personally connect with your University of Waterloo classmates from Science, Math and Engineering. Connect with professor Mary Wells, Dean of Engineering, at the event and hear the latest news from the University of Waterloo.
Guests must be 21 or older to attend after 7:00 p.m. Minors are allowed at Flatstick Pub until 7:00 p.m. Official and acceptable identification will be required by all 21+ attendees in order to obtain an alcoholic beverage.
There are no physical tickets needed to attend this event. Once your registration is completed you will be added to the guest list. Please check in at the door when you arrive at the event location.