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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.
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News
Chemistry researcher receives grant from Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Congratulations to the Department of Chemistry’s Dr. Juewen Liu on receiving a grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for the project titled “Aptamer-functionalized liposomes for targeted delivery of drugs to treat dry eye disease.”
Science that matters: Master’s student works to accelerate autoimmune disease diagnosis
Ivy Vong, a Master of Science in Vision Science student, is investigating a faster way to differentiate between Sjögren’s Disease-related dry eyes and non-autoimmune disease-related dry eyes. Her research can help deepen the medical community’s understanding of the disease and improve the time it takes for patients to receive the care they need.
Science researchers awarded more than $500,000 in federal funding
Researchers in the Faculty of Science have received $580,500 in funding through the Discovery Grants program, part of the more than $7.1 million awarded to faculty across campus.
Events
Perseids Sky-watching Party and Astronomy Lecture 2026
Explore the night sky with astronomers from the Faculty of Science and Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. The Perseids meteor shower will be at its most spectacular, so let's gather to learn something and then enjoy the view!
2026 Darcy Lecture: Steven Loheide
Join us for the 2026 Darcy Lecture featuring
Steven Loheide, Ph.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Groundwater Recharge Regimes are in Flux
Friday, September 18, 2026
10:00 a.m.
In-person: EIT 3142
SCI-toberfest 2026
Ziggy Zaggy Ziggy Zaggy Oy Oy Oy!Get ready for an unforgettable Homecoming celebration as Waterloo Science launches its first-ever SCI-toberfest!
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