Events

The Faculty of Science, alongside the Faculties of Engineering and Mathematics, are delighted to host an alumni reception in Seattle in October. At this games night and social, you will enjoy great food and a selection of over 30 craft beers on tap as well as fun games (unlimited mini golf and duffleboard) while you catch up with your University of Waterloo classmates from Science, Math and Engineering.

Dr. Chris Houser, Dean of Science, and Dr. Mary Wells, Dean of Engineering, will be at the event to connect with you and share the latest news from the University of Waterloo community.

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 2024 Science Alumni Achievement Award recipients!

The Fusion Conference, operating since 2004, is a conference hosted at the University of Waterloo that merges knowledge from science, business, and technology fields through a unique theme each year. The theme of the 2023 Fusion Conference is "20 Years of Innovation: A Look Back and a Leap Forward", inviting students to explore the changes and challenges of technology and craft innovative solutions for a sustainable future. Registration is first-come and first-served depending on interest of case competition participation - registrants will be placed on a waitlist if the building capacity is exceeded.

This year's Conference will be held on November 16th, 2024 at Federation Hall, University of Waterloo.

Please join us on the slopes to ski or snowboard at these exclusive and beautiful private resorts in the Blue Mountains (near Collingwood)! We’ll also be welcoming classmates from the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Health to join us on the hills.

Please join us on the slopes to ski or snowboard at these exclusive and beautiful private resorts in the Blue Mountains (near Collingwood)! We’ll also be welcoming classmates from the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Health to join us on the hills.

CGSS and FemPhys are joining forces to host IUPAC Glabal Women's Breakfast: Accelerating Equity in Science. Come join us for breakfast and a thoughtful panel discussion lead by female faculty members on their experiences in STEM and how to create a welcoming environment for all. 

Join us for our annual Earth and Environmental Sciences alumni cocktail reception in Toronto, and reconnect with your fellow Science alumni!

We are excited to announce Philippe Van Cappellen is one of three honourees from the University of Waterloo to receive a King Charles III Coronation Medal. Universities Canada cordially invites you to a virtual event and celebrate his special recognition. 

Please share this invitation. Details are provided below regarding how to register for this event. 

We hope to see you and many others at the virtual ceremony!

In conjunction with the annual meeting of the Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition (CSC 2025) in Ottawa, the Faculty of Science and the Department of Chemistry will be hosting a networking reception at Beyond the Pale Byward Taproom and invite all science alumni in the area to attend.

Show your Science Spirit! The first annual Science Day is on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm to celebrate Waterloo Science with our incredible community.