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 (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
From computer science to the recording studio: an interview with George Seara
Today, George Seara is an award-winning mix and recording engineer. He has been nominated for multiple Juno and Grammy awards, including winning the 2012 Juno for Recording Engineer of the Year, and collaborated with household names like Shawn Mendes, Rihanna, Drake, Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift.
Researchers engineer bacteria capable of consuming tumours from the inside out
A research team led by the University of Waterloo is developing a novel tool to treat cancer by engineering hungry bacteria to literally eat tumours from the inside out.
Waterloo student builds program to track the speed of TTC streetcars
A first-year Waterloo student has developed a program that tracks the real-time speed of every streetcar line in Toronto.
Events
Dean's Drop-in
A casual drop-in meet and greet with Jochen. These drop-ins are intended to create community and connection with the dean and among colleagues.
Queer Film Series: Circumstance (2011)
Join the Faculty of Mathematics for an evening of film and conversation exploring 2SLGBTQIA+ themes. In March, we will be screening Circumstance (2011). All are welcome!