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
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
Chemistry Seminar Series: Jan K. Rainey
Relating molecular behaviour to fibre properties of understudied spider silks
Jan K. Rainey
Professor
Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Department of Chemistry, and School of Biomedical Engineering
Dalhousie University
August 11, 2026
3 p.m.
In-person and online: C2-361
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