Congratulations to Dr. Myra Fernandes on her election as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. This prestigious honour is a fitting recognition of her exceptional contributions to research and her enduring impact on the academic community.
Congratulations to Dr. Geoffrey Fong on receiving funding from Canadian Institutes of Health Research for a new international project looking at the effects of tobacco control policies and smoking reduction in low- and middle-income countries
Congratulations to the five researchers receiving Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) grants to develop solutions for a more resilient and equitable future.
The I/O area made a clean sweep as students took first prize in all the student award categories at the 2026 Canadian Psychological Association and Dr. Ramona Bobocel was awarded the Distinguished Contributions to I/O Psychology Award from CSIOP.
Dr. Igor Grossmann and Dr. Dan Smilek have been recognized with 2026 Arts Awards of Excellence in Research and Teaching, respectively. We look forward to celebrating with both Igor and Dan at the 2026 Celebration of Arts event in the Fall. Congratulations, and thanks to the students and faculty who initiated these nominations!
The Humboldt prize is awarded to scientists for fundamental discoveries, new theories, or insights with lasting impact.
We are pleased to share that Dr. Megan McCarthy has been awarded the Excellence in Online Course Design Award for her design of ARTS 140.
Megan was nominated by students and selected from a highly competitive pool of 75 candidates, an impressive achievement that reflects her passionate dedication to high-quality teaching.
Awarded annually to the best thesis or major paper in Cognitive Science at the University of Waterloo. The Prize recognizes an original contribution to any field of Cognitive Science; work that transcends disciplines is encouraged but not required. Selection will be based on the originality and excellence of the contribution to our understanding of the mind and on demonstrated independence in making that contribution.
The 2026 Psychology Discovery Conference (PDC), held on April 14th, was a resounding success, bringing together over 150 attendees for a dynamic celebration of psychology research.
The Psychology Department is pleased to announce that Dr. Christine Purdon was elected to be a CPA Fellow. This distinction is reserved for members who have made a distinguished contribution to the advancement of the discipline of psychology and have given exceptional service to their national or provincial associations.