The Math Innovation Office and the Dean of Mathematics Office are proud to host the 2026 Alumni Career Success Panel, an event that brings accomplished Math alumni back to the University of Waterloo to share their stories and inspire students.
Join us for an exclusive panel discussion featuring the 2026 J.W. Graham Medalist and the 2026 Alumni Achievement Medal Award recipients.
Come ready with your questions and be inspired by the incredible journeys of our top Math alumni!
A networking reception will follow the discussion, with refreshments. NOTE: You must attend the talk to attend the reception.
Date: October 1
Location: DC 1302
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. (Panel), followed by a networking reception in DC 1301 with delicious refreshments from Oh Graze.
Career advice, door prizes and good food. It doesn’t get any better than this!
NOTE: Natalie Gordon, 2026 Alumni Achievement Award Medalist will be participating virtually.
PANELISTS
| Name | Award | Degree/Grad Year | Position\Company\City |
| Natalie Gordon | 2026 Alumni Achievement Medal | BMath, CS 2004 | CEO & Founder, Babylist (Berkley, CA) |
| Susan Heystee | 2026 Alumni Achievement Medal | BMath 1986 | Vice Chair Board of Directors, Ouster (San Francisco, CA) |
| Heath Windcliff | 2026 J.W. Graham Medal | BMath 1998, MMath 2000, PhD 2003 | Execution, Quadrature (New York, NY) |
| Han Zhao | 2026 G.O.L.D. Alumni Achievement Medal | MMath 2015 | Assistant Professor, Computer Science, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Champaign, IL) |
| Jacob Jackson | 2026 G.O.L.D. Alumni Achievement Medal | BMath, CS 2019 | Research Lead, SpaceXAI (San Francisco, CA) |
Don’t miss this chance to be inspired and start shaping your own success story
Seating is limited. Register today!