Events

Synthesis of metal pnictides and exploration of their thermoelectric and catalytic potential

Kirill Kovnir
Professor, Department of Chemistry
Iowa State University

Monday, December 8, 2025
10:00 a.m.

In-person: C2-361

Charge-Entropy-Stabilized Superconductor (Ag,Sn)Se

Mohamed Oudah
Research Associate, Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Instiute
University of British Columbia

Thursday, January 15, 2026
2 p.m.

In-person: C2-361

Open to all Science undergraduate students. Attend this session to learn what each individual academic standing means, as well as what standings results in program changes and which do not. You will also get the chance to learn about calculating and understanding your term, cumulative and faculty average calculation. 

The event is free. 

Session 1 will be held virtually; Session 2 will be held in-person.

Researchers in Waterloo Region are doing amazing work when it comes to the renewable energy. From minerals to exploring machine learning impact on renewable energy technologies Waterloo researchers are focused on finding solutions. Join us to explore some of the great things happening right in your backyard at the University of Waterloo.

The event is free.

Refreshements will be available for purchase.

Please register!

Open to all Science undergraduate students. Attend this session to learn what each individual academic standing means, as well as what standings results in program changes and which do not. You will also get the chance to learn about calculating and understanding your term, cumulative and faculty average calculation. 

The event is free. 

Session 1 will be held virtually; Session 2 will be held in-person.

The Bacterial Cell Wall: New Biological Insights, Probes, and Targeting Strategies

Dr. Cullen Myers
Professor, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
University of Guelph

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
11 a.m.

In-person: C2-361

Our Faculty of Science alumni are excelling in their chosen fields, and our annual Alumni Awards celebrate their dedication and commitment.

Please join us in celebrating our exceptional 2025 Science Alumni Achievement Award recipients!

Join us for the 14^th Annual World Wetlands Day Research Symposium at the University of Waterloo. The event will consist of a poster session and reception on the first and second floors, followed by a distinguished lecture by Dr. Sarah Finkelstein in EIT 1015, entitled:

"From Biidasige Park in the Toronto Port Lands to the Winisk River on Ontario’s North Coast: linking paleoenvironmental research and Indigenous knowledge to support wetland conservation in Ontario"

Join us for a day of discovery, fun, and hands-on activities for all ages! Explore the wonders of our planet through interactive exhibits, fascinating fossils, and dazzling minerals.

NEW this year! MINECRAFT MINERAL SHOWCASE. Register to attend the 11 am OR 1 pm showcase and dig into the world of Minecraft and geology.

Admission: FREE!
Bring your curiosity and spend the day exploring Earth’s secrets with your family.

Need a study break? Sunshine Therapy Dogs are here to help you de-stress and reset - stop by, say hi, and leave with a smile and a cookie!

This event is exclusively for Science students. Visits will be 5 minutes per student, we will do our best to accommodate as many students as we can.