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Thomas McConkey
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Fireside Chat with Thomas McConkey

Join us for casual conversations with quantum researchers.

Thomas McConkey

What makes a superconducting qubit tick? How does experience in a research lab prepare you for working on major projects after graduation?
 

We’ll talk about these topics and more with IQC alumnus Thomas McConkey, now a Microwave Design Engineer at IBM Q, at the next virtual fireside chat.

Tune in live on YouTube.

Towards Reconciliation: 10 Calls to Action for Natural Scientists. Background image: sunrise over a lake
Monday, March 15, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Towards Reconciliation: 10 Calls to Action for Natural Scientists

Towards Reconciliation: 10 Calls to Action for Natural Scientists. Background image: sunrise over a lake
In 2015, after documenting testimonies from Indigenous survivors of the residential school system in Canada, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released 94 Calls to Action to enable reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians.  

Grad Reception 2021 graphic with blue lines and a mortarboard hat
Wednesday, April 7, 2021 4:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Graduate Reception

Grad Reception 2021 graphic with blue lines and a mortarboard hat

Graduating students, come join us at Grad Reception on Wednesday, April 7 from 4:00-4:45pm EDT on Microsoft Teams Events! 

At Grad Reception, graduating students and faculty/staff will have an opportunity to celebrate together our Science graduating class of 2021 as they prepare to graduate at the Spring or Fall convocation. 

Event Program:

Thursday, May 27, 2021 3:00 pm - Monday, May 31, 2021 7:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Picture a Scientist - Virtual Screening and Discussion

We've partnered with Women in Engineering to get University of Waterloo community members access to a free screening of Picture A Scientist - a documentary raising visibility around gender bias and racism in science.

Following the film screening period, the Undergraduate Science Society will be hosting a discussion open to all students, faculty, and staff members who would like to share their thoughts.

Convocation mace.
Saturday, June 19, 2021 4:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

2021 Faculty of Science Virtual Spring Convocation

Convocation mace.

The University of Waterloo is proud to honour the many accomplishments of our 2021 graduates and will mark this milestone with live online convocation ceremonies.

Graduands, family, friends and the University community are invited to attend by registering for the Faculty of Science convocation ceremony on June 19th at 4PM.

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 1:30 pm - 3:45 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Safeguarding Science workshop

Faculty members, Research staff, Safety Office staff, Research Ethics staff, and Information Systems & Technology staff involved in research using biological, chemical, radiological, or nuclear materials or technology are invited to join Public Safety Canada (PSC) for the Safeguarding science workshop.

People at a table getting information
Thursday, October 28, 2021 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Science Grad School Information Session

Thinking of applying to graduate school in Science this year or next? Attend our second information session for tips and tricks on how to ace your grad applications. Prof. Martin Ross, the Faculty of Science Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, will give the talk. After his presentation you will have the opportunity to ask him questions and then breakoff into rooms with our department, school, and institute admission coordinators and faculty members to ask more specific questions.