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The Government of Canada declared February as Black History Month 25 years ago. Led by the Honourable Jean Augustine, the first Black woman federal cabinet minister, Black History Month is a time dedicated to sharing, celebrating and honouring the impact of Black heritage and culture. 

Although a quarter century has passed, the importance to recognize Black excellence remains just as significant. 

I knew I was just a woman, but it was a pivotal moment in my new life.

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Sina Ghanbarzadeh, a doctoral student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and co-founder of KA Imaging. Just over a year ago, Sina began his battle with cancer while working towards completing his PhD degree.

“If only I knew then, what I know now.” That common expression applies to most of us, but for two student organizers at the University of Waterloo, it’s a call to action for women researchers across campus to connect-with, support and mentor each other in a space where women waste a disheartening amount of time simply justifying their right to be treated as academic equals.  

When Sara Ibrahim was at home over the summer of 2020, she recognized that her younger siblings and many of their friends were anxious and confused about going back to school, especially as the guidelines were changing often.

As a fourth-year biomedical sciences student, Ibrahim realized that she had the skills and knowledge to alleviate some of their stress about what school might be like during the COIVD-19 pandemic.

PhD student Spencer Weinstein is using research techniques from fundamental biology and ecology to determine if the Arctic char fish population near Kugluktuk, Nunavut is declining.  

Spencer Weinstein
PhD student, Faculty of Sceince 
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