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Congratulations to Tonya DelSontro, Rodney Smith, and Lyndon Jones, this year’s recipients of the Excellence in Science Research Awards.

Since 2021, the Excellence in Science Research Awards have recognized outstanding research accomplishments by Science faculty members. Each year, three researchers from across the Faculty of Science are celebrated: one tenure-track faculty, one mid-career tenured faculty (up to 10 years post-tenure), and one senior-career tenured faculty (more than 10 years post-tenure).  

These awards draw attention to the research area of each recipient, recognize excellence at Waterloo, and strengthen subsequent nominations for external research awards.

Heidi Panchaud, once a teacher and now a low vision therapist, is retiring after almost 18 years of service at the Waterloo Eye Institute.  

Waterloo Eye Institute at Surrey Place is bringing eye care to a highly underserved population – people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

After 21 years of dedicated service as an optician, mentor and cornerstone of Waterloo Eye Institute Optical Services, Mary Beth Taylor-Racine is retiring.

The Canadian Optometric Education Trust Fund is funding 10 University of Waterloo research projects to advance optometry and vision science.

University of Waterloo Optometry students provide eye care to underserved communities in Senegal.

After 20 years with the School, patient care coordinator Linda Jackson is retiring.

Diane Bandura, administrator of the Centre for Ocular Research and Education (CORE), is retiring after 35 years. She leaves a legacy of efficient but personable management – and big shoes to fill.

Dr. Stephen Tait is retiring both from his 40-year part-time role as a clinical supervisor at the School of Optometry & Vision Science and from his private practice.

Assistive technology and low vision aids can help people with low vision to maintain or increase their independence. Low vision therapist Heidi Panchaud and high technology assessor Dave Johnston explain how professional staff at the Waterloo Eye Institute help patients choose and adjust to using the aids right for them.