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
Dr. Abiola Olaitan finds inspiration in Gairdner award win
Abiola Olaitan is one of the 2023 Gairdner Early Career Investigator Competition Award winners! Hear about his day at the Laureate Lectures in Toronto in this in-depth interview.
Amplifying diverse voices in STEM
STEM with Disabilities was inspired by the frustration of being a student with disabilities and the epiphany of the power that comes from community. Through sharing lived experiences, the visibility project connects scientists, engineers, technologists, and mathematicians with disabilities, offering diverse role models for postsecondary students.
Celebrating five years of the Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics
For the past five years, the Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics (WCA) has created a research-rich atmosphere where the sky is (literally) the limit. Whether they are exploring dark matter, dark energy, black holes, or mapping the unknown parts of our universe, the researchers at the WCA are pushing boundaries daily and exploring unchartered territory, so we can better understand our world.
Events
Alumni Ski Day at Osler Bluff
Waterloo Science alumni, join us and your fellow classmates for the annual Waterloo Science Alumni Ski Days - the event is now over two days for double the fun - at Osler Bluff Ski Club, a beautiful private resort near Collingwood. The Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Health and the Faculty of Engineering will be joining the outdoor fun so come to ski, snowboard or snowshoe with your fellow classmates and make it a memorable day on the hills to make the most of our beautiful Canadian winter.
A warm thank you to Yeti Agnew (BSc ’75) for hosting the event once again.
Alumni Ski Day at Osler Bluff
Waterloo Science alumni, join us and your fellow classmates for the annual Waterloo Science Alumni Ski Days - the event is now over two days for double the fun - at Osler Bluff Ski Club, a beautiful private resort near Collingwood. The Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Health and the Faculty of Engineering will be joining the outdoor fun so come to ski, snowboard or snowshoe with your fellow classmates and make it a memorable day on the hills to make the most of our beautiful Canadian winter.
A warm thank you to Yeti Agnew (BSc ’75) for hosting the event once again.
Vancouver Alumni Lecture & Reception
Dr. Chris Houser hosts science alumni and friends at Butcher & Bullock Public House in Vancouver as he presents the “State of Canada’s Coastline”. The evening will combine his lecture with an informal, social reception during which Dr. Houser will introduce himself to our Vancouver and area alumni.