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PhD candidate Greg Philbrick receives Faculty of Mathematics Graduate Research Excellence Award
Celebrating the contributions of Black mathematicians
Mathematics has historically been a multicultural project. It is a constantly evolving discipline that requires a diverse set of viewpoints and outlooks to grow.
Master’s student Cheryl Lao receives 2022 Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship
Cheryl Lao, a master’s student at the Cheriton School of Computer Science, is one of 16 recipients across North America and one of four from Canada to receive a 2022 Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship. As a recipient of this prestigious award, she will receive $10,000 USD for education expenses and a year-long Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.
Recent computer science PhD graduate launches company aiming to help build the metaverse
Jeremy Hartmann recently defended his PhD dissertation in the Cheriton School of Computer Science, where he worked with the Human Computer Interaction Lab under the supervision of professor Daniel Vogel.
Now, Hartmann has launched a new venture, which offers virtual reality streaming services to gamers as well as a virtual club house.
Computer science undergraduates named in 2022 CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Awards
Students continue racing autonomous racecar despite setbacks
In October, two students linked to the Faculty of Mathematics participated in a unique autonomous racecar event at the famed Indianapolis Speedway, in which their hopes were dashed when their car crashed.
Computer scientists develop Typealike system for expanded laptop interaction
A team of computer scientists has developed a new system that recognizes near-keyboard hand gestures to expand laptop interaction.
The new technology is an innovation in the field of human-computer interaction and allows users to give commands that would otherwise involve keyboard shortcuts or mouse round-trips.
Math students dive into the world of podcasts
The Math Faculty Ambassador team is set to launch the first episodes of a new podcast focused on University of Waterloo Mathematics and their experiences as students.
How a computing and financial management student is helping kids overcome fears of needles for vaccines
Anthony Ilersich, a fourth-year computing and financial management student, is part of a team that developed a game to help kids overcome fears and anxiety about getting needles for vaccines.
Ilersich completed a co-op work placement with Immunize Canada, and then stayed on with the organization to support the launch of the video game, CARD.