2020
has
been
a
challenging
year,
but
it
has
also
shone
a
light
on
the
resilience,
courage and
exceptional
talent
of
the
Faculty
of
Mathematics
community.
As
we
look
forward
to
2021,
we
share
12
stories
of
math
students,
faculty
and
alumni
doing
good
in
the
world
that
fill
us
with
hope
for
the
new
year
ahead.
We hope these stories fill you with optimism about our future!
- New device enables battery-free computer input at the tip of your finger
- Waterloo startup aims to revolutionize food delivery industry
- Waterloo launches new online tool for kids to learn math and computer science at home
- Long-time Waterloo donor responds to call to support the Student Emergency Support Fund
- New AI-powered search engine makes it easier to find information in the fight against COVID-19
- University of Waterloo’s math student vying to become Canada’s first drag superstar and win $100,000
- Rapid Novor, cofounded by Cheriton School of Computer Science Professor Bin Ma, secures $5-million USD to decode antibodies for potential treatments for COVID-19 and other illnesses
- Waterloo becomes one of Canada’s first 5G smart campuses
- Applying enterprising ideas from mathematics and computer science to help solve societal and environmental problems
- Calculating the future: How a former Waterloo student is helping local retailers prepare and predict the impacts of COVID-19
- Launching the Waterloo Women’s Impact Network
- Researchers discover a cause of catastrophic computer failures, how to fix the problem
For more stories about how the Faculty of Mathematics is shaping our future, subscribe to Math E-Ties, our e-magazine published once per term.