2022 Science and Business Program Initiatives Update

The Science  and  Business  website  is a strong tool available to both current and future students of the Science and Business program to access program-related information, resources, news,  and opportunities to get involved.

Over the past year, many changes, additions,  and updates have been made to the website that we would like to draw your attention to, including existing and recently added resources available to you. 

As many of you may know, the Science and Business program used to offer 7 specializations  (Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences,  and Physics) in addition to no specialization, but was recently reduced to 3 specializations (Biology, Biochemistry,  and Biotechnology)  and no specialization.

Although some specializations are no longer available to new students, you still have the option of pursuing interests in the discontinued specializations through minors and options. Minors and options available to pursue as part of the Science and Business program are listed here

A summary of the core courses required for the successful completion of each specialization currently offered in the  Science  and  Business  program is available.

Program outlines created in alignment with the Undergraduate Studies calendar for each year since 2013 are available for your reference.

Student Groups 

The  Science and Business program hosts several student groups that serve as a resource for the student community in both professional and recreational capacities. Visit the web pages of the following  Science  and Business student groups for more information on how to leverage their events and services, as well as for further information on how to get involved: 

  • Fusion Conference 

  • Science and Business Ambassador Team  (SBAT) 

  • Science and Business Students’ Association (SBSA) 

  • WatSolve Consulting Group

On this note, we would like to give a huge thank you  and  shoutout to  Sarah Qutaishat  and  Gabrielle Starodub, graduating leaders of SBSA  and  WatSolve, respectively. Sarah (who was also Fusion Conference President from 2019 to 2020)  and  Gabrielle have been dedicated members of the  Science  and  Business  student community throughout their time in the program and have made contributions to the program that will continue to benefit current  and  future students for generations to come. To Sarah and  Gabrielle  —  congratulations on your graduation! The  Science  and Business program wishes you the best of luck with your future  endeavors. We are proud to call you alumni of our program.

An environment of inclusivity is both a pillar  and  a strong value of the  Science  and  Business  program. Please visit the  EDI page  for a list of resources that will aid in creating safe  and  welcoming environment for all students, faculty, staff,  and  stakeholders of the program.

The  Science  and  Business  Blog aims to spotlight the accomplishments  and  success stories of both alumni, as well as current students in the program. Check out our blog to read about latest happenings within the SciBus community! 

  • My Journey Through  Science  and  Business, by Keyuan Wang 

  • Science  and  Business  students win the 2021 BBFF Challenge, by Joieta Choudhury

To provide students with equal opportunity to be selected for the position of TA for our Science and Business workshops, application forms have been created for both the Fall and Winter terms. Please keep an eye on the status of these forms, as they will be opening shortly for Fall 2022 term.

Suggestion Dropbox 

To foster continuous improvement, the  Science  and  Business  program encourages feedback from all stakeholders of the program, especially from our students! If you have any suggestions for the program, or want to get in contact with the program, please feel free to leave your comments in our suggestion Dropbox.