Science at Waterloo is a global leader in research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge and imagination. From black holes and quantum computing, to ensuring the health of our great lakes, or creating new materials, medications and vision care, our research leads to disruptive innovations that will ensure a healthy and sustainable future.
Discover your strength in Science
Our strength in cutting-edge research translates into high impact learning experiences for students that will prepare them for exciting and rewarding careers. In Science at Waterloo, you will be able to participate in co-op, laboratory and field experiments, study abroad, service learning and undergraduate research. Entrepreneurial students interested in translating research into new technologies and services are supported through Velocity Science and have access to dedicated space for research and testing their ideas.
Departments and Schools
We take our valuable research strengths and translate them into hands-on education and co-op experiences that prepare Science students for rewarding careers.
Research excellence
As an integral part of Canada's most innovative university, the Faculty of Science is a global leader and a preferred destination for those seeking to engage in world-class basic and applied research.
News
Kid-Approved Science Experiments at the University of Waterloo!
An extravaganza of hands-on science discovery for school-age kids will fill the day from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 26th. Scroll through a list of opportunities below to personalize your experience!
Biology researcher Abiola Olaitan awarded $150,000 from CFI-JELF
Dr. Abiola Olaitan, who joined the Faculty of Science as a biology professor in 2023, has received $150,000 from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund (CFI-JELF). This funding will aid in Olaitan’s work to develop a high-throughput genome-wide screening system to study stress defence mechanisms in Clostridioides difficile, also known as C. difficile.
Welcome new Biology faculty members
The Biology department is pleased to introduce two new faculty members, Michael Bording-Jorgensen and Travis Craddock. With their expertise in health and diagnostics, both Bording-Jorgensen and Craddock are helping to build on our leadership and expertise as we work toward the future of healthcare. Take a moment to say hello if you see them on campus this fall.
Events
The Value of Water in Canada webinar series: Fixing Water
As part of the Water Institute's Webinar Series: The Value of Water in Canada, Derek Davy, CEO, Econse Water Technologies Inc., presents: Fixing Water. Please register.
2024 Farvolden Lecture
Join us for the 2024 Farvolden Lecture presented by Dr. Clare Robinson from Civil and Environmental Engineering at Western University.
Gairdner Foundation- lecture for high school students
Join us on-campus to listen to Gairdner Award Laureate, Dr. Landry, who will discuss his award-winning work on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024.