As North America's only dedicated Faculty of Math, we are nationally and internationally recognized as one of the top schools for Mathematics and Computer Science.
With nearly $30 million in research funding (2019/20) and an alumni network of over 45,000 across more than 100 countries, our students, faculty, and graduates continue to push the boundaries of research to discover new ways to harness the power of mathematics, computer science, and statistics.
News
Joshua Duho Kim named finalist at ETHGlobal Hackathon
Kim, a Computer Science student, was recognized for his solo development of an app that uses the Story blockchain protocol to mint IP licensing terms for digital content.
Max Bouthillier receives Rico Mariani 2SLGBTQ+ Graduate Award
The award is given annually to a graduate student in the Faculty of Mathematics who demonstrates academic excellence as well as involvement in activities that advance 2SLGBTQ+ initiatives and wellbeing on campus and in the larger community.
AI chatbot "Doro" could be the 'door' to accessing mental health resources
A University of Waterloo student developed an AI-powered app to help people exhibiting early signs of a mental health condition.
Events
CS Escape Workshop
Designed for Grade 8 students attending school in Canada and belonging to gender identities underrepresented in computer science, the CS Escape workshop consists of a series of four sessions introducing students to computer science concepts. Students can apply between November 18 and December 2, 2024 and selected applicants will have to pay a $25 fee to attend.
Learn more by visiting the CS Escape webpage.