Friday, May 16, 2025
Disney Lam’s (BMath ’14) father supported her love of technology from a young age, giving her tasks like setting up computer networks in the family’s home. He inspired her to build a successful career in software engineering, creating technical systems to drive business outcomes at tech giants like Google and NVIDIA.
Lam established the Tung Lam Women in Computer Science Scholarship to honour her father, whose support, business acumen and kindness shaped her life and career. This endowed award provides $5,000 each to two female-identifying students in Waterloo computer science programs where women are underrepresented.
Read the full story from Waterloo News to learn more.