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About Science at Waterloo

The University of Waterloo’s Faculty of Science is advancing discovery, educating future leaders, and tackling global challenges.

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 and creating new materials, medications and vision care, our research leads to disruptive innovations that will ensure a healthy and sustainable future.  

Our Vision

Advancing society through scientific discovery and innovation.  

Our Mission

To lead in learning and discovery by fostering an inclusive environment that pushes boundaries through curiosity and leverages different perspectives to magnify our impact.

Our Values

These values are the fundamental beliefs that underpin the Faculty of Science’s culture and behaviour. 

Collaboration

We inspire, motivate, and guide each other to shape the future of science. We accept the different goals and needs of others, support each other in achieving these goals, and recognize achievement in all its forms.  

Leadership

We push boundaries in all that we do. Our actions set an example within our local communities and around the world.  

Inclusion

We are a faculty where all individuals feel respected, accepted, and are able to access a full spectrum of opportunities. We strive to promote open dialogue and learn from our differences.  

Curiosity

We are inquisitive and passionate about scientific discovery, encouraging the Faculty and its community to be creative, explore the unknown, and take risks in the pursuit of knowledge.

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News

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Fundamentals of life in the lab

by Vanessa Parks, Internal Communications and Engagement Specialist

Tan Dinh, senior lab instructor in Physics and Astronomy, is retiring after 34 years at Waterloo. Dinh came to Canada in 1980 as one of the Vietnamese Boat People and first set foot on campus in 1986 as a graduate student in physics. He accepted a position as a lab technician in 1992. While the field has changed significantly during his time here, Dinh remains rooted in the fundamentals.

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