Events

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.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is hosting students in Grades 7 and 8 on campus in-person on November 22nd for free activity workshops, inspiring talks, and a panel discussion, to encourage and engage female and non-binary students to explore physics.

Device-independent quantum cryptography

Rahul Jain
Centre for Quantum Technologies

Monday, November 24, 2025
2:30 p.m.

In-person: QNC 0101

New progress in bilayer excitons: bosonic crystals and fractional excitons

Jia Li
University of Texas

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
2:00 p.m.

In-person: QNC 1201

Measuring dark energy with DESI

Will Percival
Professor and Distinguished Research Chair in Astrophysics
University of Waterloo

Thursday, November 27, 2025
4:00 p.m.

In-person: PHY 145