Events

Ready to step outside the classroom and into the field? Join us for an interactive afternoon at the Conservation Halton Foundation, where you’ll discover how science, planning, and restoration work together to protect our local watersheds and ecosystems.

This is more than just a tour—it’s your chance to connect with professionals, explore real-world environmental solutions, and see how today’s conservation efforts are building a more sustainable future.

This event is for University of Waterloo Students only.

Green Chemistry Approaches to Base Metal Catalyst Design: Leveraging a Lewis Acidic
Secondary Coordination Sphere for Small Molecule Activation

Dr. Marissa Clapson
Assistant Professor
University of Prince Edward Island

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
11:00 a.m.

In-person: C2-361

Topological Landau theory

Joseph Maciejko
University of Alberta

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
2:00 p.m.

In-person: QNC 1201

Join us for a special evening celebrating the 40th anniversary of Nobel Laureate Dr. Donna Strickland’s CPA, a milestone marking her extraordinary journey in science and innovation.

Gain the expertise to advance quantum technologies and launch your career in the quantum industry

Join the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) for an online information session about the Master of Science in Physics (Quantum Technology Specialization) — a course-based master's program designed for those ready to dive into hands-on learning and innovation at the cutting edge of quantum research and applications.

Obesity is more than a number on a scale — it's a complex health issue. Join us for a panel discussion that will aim to inform, inspire and shift the narrative around obesity.

Learn what experiences can be found only at Waterloo Science! Dean Chris Houser will share important information and answer any of your questions.

Scaling quantum computing with trapped ions

Jonathan Home
ETH Zürich

Monday, November 17, 2025
2:30 p.m.

In-person: QNC 0101

Self-immolative polymers: Designing, synthesizing, and applying polymers that fall apart

Elizabeth R. Gillies
Professor, Department of Chemistry; Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
University of Western Ontario

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
11:00 a.m.

In-person: C2-361

HackRx 2025 is a 3-day virtual healthcare hackathon running Nov 21–23, 2025. Compete for a $3000 main prize and a $500 special prize. Open to innovators, coders, and creators of all levels. Join to build solutions, learn, and collaborate.