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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.
Zoya Abbasi and Jaden Saïd win 2026 Applied Mathematics, Modeling and Computational Science (AMMCS) prize
Congratulations to Zoya Abbasi and Jaden Saïd, winners of the 2026 Applied Mathematics, Modeling and Computational Science (AMMCS)prizes at this year’s AMMCS International conference.
Pure Mathematics graduate student tackles overlooked animal welfare problem
A story about Nathan Hart-Hodgson's Andromeda startup.
Women in Mathematics Committee Receives the Inaugural CMS Inclusion in Mathematics Prize
WiM is excited to announce that the committee has been named the recipient of the 2026 Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) Inclusion in Mathematics Prize in the group category.
Why nighttime blood pressure doesn't always drop
Most people's blood pressure falls by 10 to 20 per cent while they sleep, giving the heart and blood vessels a chance to recover. But for some people, that nighttime dip never happens. Known as "non-dippers," these individuals face a higher risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and premature death.
Math alum creates strategy board game
Long before Tokelau was ready for players, the board game was already being tested in graduate student apartments, board game cafés and around kitchen tables across Waterloo.
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Pure Math Colloquium | Nigel Hitchin | Geometry and Physics in two dimensions
Nigel Hitchin (University of Oxford)
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Geometry and Physics in two dimensions
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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.
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