Public lecture

Speaker: Dr. Andre Issacs

It is becoming increasingly difficult for educators to be effective in the classroom if we continue to decouple students’ lived experiences from their academic learning. This talk will focus on modern strategies that capitalize on the unique learning styles of the younger generation, with special attention to students from historically marginalized groups, to broaden participation in STEM. 

Please note: this event is only open to members of the University of Waterloo community. Registration is required.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

WCA-KPL Public Talk: The hunt for planets and life beyond Earth (Dr. Michael Balogh)

Astronomers have discovered thousands of planets orbiting other stars, opening a new chapter in our understanding of the Universe and our place in it. In this month’s KPL astronomy talk, Dr. Michael Balogh will discuss how scientists find and study these distant worlds, and how upcoming technology will help us search for life beyond our solar system.

 

Thursday, February 6, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Healthy Communities Discussion Series: Bench to Bedside

Bench to Bedside is the first health panel lecture of the Healthy Communities Discussion series. Please join us for an evening welcoming UW researchers Travis Craddock, Robin Dunken, Dale Martin and Ben Thompson as they discuss advances in understanding and treatment of neurodegenerative conditions while laying the groundwork for transformative breakthroughs across multiple disciplines.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

New Faculty Lecture: Travis Craddock

The Faculty of Science at the University of Wateroo presents the latest lecture in our New Faculty Lecture Series, "What is Quantum Neurobiology and How Can it Help Neuroinflammatory Illness?" featuring Dr. Travis Craddock. Dr. Craddock is a Canada Research Chair in Quantum Neurobiology. The lecture will be followed by a Q&A session.

Saturday, August 12, 2023 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Perseids Sky-watching Party and Astronomy Lecture

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! We will meet first at 7:30pm in the nearby Optometry building for a short lecture by the Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics' Dr. Roan Haggar: "Meet the cosmic neighbours: planets, comets, and aliens?"