Science at Canada's Leading Innovative University
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.
We take this valuable research strength and translate into hands-on education and co-op experiences that prepare Science students for rewarding careers. Student-directed programs such as Concept Science give entrepreneurial students the opportunity to turn their ideas into businesses while the iGEM team compete at international synthetic biology competitions. Our award-winning Science Outreach events are designed to inspire the next generation of scientists.
From understanding the universe, to protecting our water resources to improving the health of Canadians to educating the next generation, Waterloo Science is shaping the future through discovery.
News
- June 2, 2020Canadian Water Network convenes coalition for wastewater-based surveillance of COVID-19
Canadian Water Network (CWN) is spearheading a national collaboration of researchers, public health organizations and governments with the shared goal of advancing Canada’s ability to support decision-making for public health protection and surveillance in the face of COVID-19. Biologist Mark Servos is involved in the project.
- May 28, 2020How atomic physics is central to the new definition of the kilogram
Standard measurement units like the meter and the kilogram used to be defined by physical objects, such as a prototype bar and a platinum cylinder. As of May 2019, all measurement units are now defined by the cesium atom and the fundamental constants of the universe.
- May 27, 2020Seed fund backs $2.8M in new quantum ideas at the University of Waterloo
Improving thermal medical imaging of the eye with a new quantum camera and new class of semiconductor quantum materials are among the goals of six projects recently supported by the Quantum Quest Seed Fund (QQSF).
Events
- June 4, 2020WIN Intellectual Property Series: IP Case Study
A case study which explores aspects of how to use the main forms of Intellectual Property (IP) protection to commercialize technology. This is an interactive case study that allows the participants to experience a realistic situation where they get to see how IP can be applied to protect and commercialize a potentially valuable technology created by a group of university students.
- June 10, 2020COVID-19 Ask our experts: In pursuit of a vaccine
In the wake of COVID-19, many in the Waterloo community are overwhelmed with questions and uncertainty about the pandemic and its effects on our well-being, health and economy. University of Waterloo experts are available to share their knowledge and answer questions from the community.
- June 10, 2020SIH Skills Development: Understanding a Paper
A key skill to have as a scientist is to be able to digest new information rapidly. In this workshop we'll dive into the essentials of how to read a paper.
