Training the Next Generation of Scientists
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.
Science by the Numbers
So, what’s being a Science student like?
Solving the problems of tomorrow through innovative research
News
2+2 student finds community in Science at Waterloo
As part of the 2+2 program with Beijing Jiaotong University, Wendy Guo came to the University of Waterloo for years three and four of her degree in Materials and Nanoscience. She chose Waterloo for its top ranking in physics and its global reputation.
Homegrown giving for student success
Today is the University of Waterloo’s first Giving Day! Learn why members of our Science community choose to give back, and how their support impacts our students.
2025 Excellence in Science Research Awards winners
Congratulations to Emmanuel Ho, Jenine McCutcheon, and Will Percival for being named the winners of the 2025 Excellence in Science Research Awards!
Events
Soapbox Science Kitchener-Waterloo 2025
Public event in Victoria Park- hear from STEM researchers!
Chemistry Seminar Series: Duong T. Bui
Sweet Talk: Cracking Glycan Codes with Native Mass Spectrometry
Duong T. Bui
Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Chemistry
University of Alberta
Monday, May 26, 2025
2:30 p.m.
In-person: C2-361
WCA-KPL Public Talk - Cosmic Trailblazers: Women in Astronomy and Astrophysics (Lammim Ahad)
In this month’s KPL astronomy talk, Lammim Ahad will discuss some of the important work done by women who contributed significantly to astronomy and astrophysics, but whose contributions were often underappreciated or unrecognized at the time.
Support the Faculty of Science
Your support enables the Faculty of Science to empower the next generation of scientists; unleashing potential for discovery, innovation and ground-breaking scientific research. Together we will inspire our students to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. Consider making a gift today or explore the Faculty of Science’s priority funds to support the areas that matter most.