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 (2024/25) 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
Multiple graduate students receive $120,000 as part of the federal government’s CRTAS program
Current Faculty of Mathematics PhD students across all five units each received a Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS D). Valued at $40,000 per year, the scholarship runs for three years.
Janani Sundaresan awarded 2026 Alumni Gold Medal
Recent PhD graduate Dr. Janani Sundaresan has been awarded Waterloo’s 2026 Alumni Gold Medal in recognition of exceptional academic achievements during her doctoral studies.
Conferred by Alumni Relations, the award consists of a 24-karat gold-plated medal embossed with the University of Waterloo’s seal.
Four insights from Waterloo Math’s 2026 Alumni Award winners on thriving in an AI-powered world
On October 1, the Faculty of Mathematics welcomed its 2026 Alumni Award winners back to campus for a day of celebration, culminating in a panel discussion with current students. The award recipients talked about their time at Waterloo, career paths and lessons learned along the way.
Events
Coffee Talk with Dean Jochen Koenemann
Come by the Math C&D this week for some coffee and a talk! This event is for undergraduate and graduate students in the Faculty of Mathematics to share their thoughts, ask their questions and chat about anything on their mind with the Dean.
No registration required - just pull up a seat.
AI: Opportunity, Risk and the Choices Ahead
Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, creating extraordinary opportunities while raising urgent questions about safety, security, and responsible use.
Join us for AI: Opportunity, Risk and the Choices Ahead, a public conversation exploring AI’s rapidly evolving capabilities, risks and implications for business, government and society.