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
New extremophile research provides insight into evolution
In total, the researchers identified 15 bacterial–archaeal pairs that clustered together despite their immense evolutionary distance.
The danger of dirty snow
As Canada experiences record snowfall, new research from the University of Waterloo suggests that tiny amounts of industrial pollution trapped in snow can change how sunlight reaches the ground below and significantly alter fragile environments.
Yu-Ru Liu wins CMS Krieger-Nelson Prize
Congratulations to Dr. Yu-Ru Liu, professor of Pure Mathematics and director of the Women in Mathematics Committee (WiM), on her receipt of the 2026 Canadian Mathematical Society Krieger-Nelson Prize.
Events
Black History Month Lunch-Hour Event
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.