Science

Thursday, January 16, 2025

A taste of chemistry in France

by Sarah Fullerton, Faculty of Science

Charlotte standing in a row of wine barrels
A well-rounded education goes beyond just textbooks and lectures, it’s about finding yourself in the unexpected. For Charlotte Doyle, a third-year Medicinal Chemistry student at the University of Waterloo, that journey took her from the lab to the vineyards of Dijon, France, to learn about the chemistry of wine making.

Monday, January 13, 2025

Weaving Indigenous science into the classroom

by Sarah Fullerton, Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo is dedicated to amplifying Indigenous histories and cultures, driving the initiative to transform science education by weaving Indigenous and Western scientific teachings into the classroom.

Leading this initiative are Savannah Sloat, Manager of Science Indigenous Initiatives, and Kirsten Müller, Chair of the Biology department, who have redesigned an old biology course to include Indigenous knowledge frameworks for an inclusive educational experience.

Friday, October 18, 2024

Embracing the Turkish culture

by Sarah Fullerton, Faculty of Science

Sara is wearing a pink head scarf and sunglasses and is walking in front of a picturesque building in Istanbul, Turkey.
Growing up in Waterloo, Sara Najib (BSc ’24) yearned to experience life and culture beyond her hometown, leading her to a four-month study abroad term in Istanbul, Turkey. Immersing herself in a country with a different language and customs took her far outside her comfort zone, but it led to one of the best experiences of her life. 

Friday, October 18, 2024

Practicing close to home

by Vanessa Parks , Faculty of Science

Jeremy Lee, a recent graduate of the Doctor of Pharmacy program at Waterloo, found his passion while working for a community pharmacy in his hom

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Connecting science and community

by Sarah Fullerton, Faculty of Science

A deep connection and commitment to our local region and community traces back to the University of Waterloo’s founding, and the Faculty of Science continues that tradition by inspiring and empowering the next generation of scientists through interactive and engaging outreach prog