Welcome to Science Computing (SciComp)

We offer computing support for the Faculty of Science. We want to help you...

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Get the content you want

  • Help avoid spam
  • Support for software and web resources (e.g. MS Office, library resources, Refworks, LEARN, adding funds to WatCard, printing)

Maintain the high performance you need

  • Troubleshooting performance issues
  • Support for malware detection and removal

Connect with resources

  • Setup for meetings/defenses (usually requested through departmental grad coordinator)
  • Faculty member lab bookings
  • Backups for faculty member research
  • Flatbed scanner for student scanning
  • Hardware configuration/hookup, upgrades, and troubleshooting assistance

News

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Power Outage - March 13, 2025

There is a power outage scheduled for Thursday, March 13, 2025 starting at 2am until 6:30am for metering installation in the machine room. The power outage was originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2025, but the contractor provided the wrong date. The machines will be left down for today and they will be restored tomorrow. Apologies for the inconvenience. Please e-mail sci@uwaterloo.atlassien.net if you have any questions or concerns. 

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

WebEx Service Being Discontinued

The University's central WebEx service, uwaterloo.webex.com, will be discontinued on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025. Please start using alternative solutions like Microsoft Teams and Zoom. If you have WebEx boards and recordings, please see IST's announcement for more details and instructions.

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

New WatIAM Password Requirements

Effective November 27th, 2024, new WatIAM password requirements will be in place. Existing users' passwords do not need to be changed, but new passwords must comply with the new rules. Please see IST's announcement for more details.