Discovery and Innovation through Science at Waterloo
Training the Next Generation of Scientists
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
Celebrating undergraduate research excellence at SOUSCC
Congratulations to Percy Luk, Grace DelMistro, and Daniel Wang on receiving awards at the Southern Ontario Undergraduate Student Chemistry Conference.
Science faculty member receives Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision
Congratulations to Dr. Chris Yakymchuk in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, who has received the Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision.
Science that matters: Master’s student researches how climate change could affect an at-risk fish species
A Master of Science in Biology student is researching the Blackstripe Topminnow, which could directly inform conservation efforts and support future SARA management plans to maintain and enhance existing populations.
Events
Chemistry Seminar Series: Graeme Howe
Genome mining for NylB-type amidases to facilitate closed-loop nylon recycling
Graeme Howe
Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biomedical & Molecular Sciences
Queen’s University
April 21, 2026
11 a.m.
In-person: C2-361
Waterloo Science Alumni Social in St. Thomas ON
Reconnect with fellow University of Waterloo alumni at a fun and welcoming networking reception in St. Thomas, Ontario, on April 21.
Chemistry Seminar Series: Matthew T. McDowell
Interfaces and Chemo-Mechanics in Solid-State Batteries
Matthew T. McDowell
Professor
Carter N. Paden, Jr. Distinguished Chair
Co-Director, Georgia Tech Advanced Battery Center
G. W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering
School of Materials Science and Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
April 23, 2026
11 a.m.
In-person and online: C2-361 and MS Teams
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