Events

On November 21st, we are excited to host Anne Dagg, her daughter, and the exhibit creator for an informal discussion about Anne's experiences, the meaning behind the current exhibit pieces and poems in STC, and action we can take for a better future for Science. Join us at 4:00pm at STC 2001 (the study space on the 2nd floor) for hot drinks and pastries and an insightful chat. This is a free event and does not require registration.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is hosting students in Grades 7 and 8 on campus in-person on November 26th for free hands-on activity workshops, inspiring talks, and a panel discussion, to encourage and engage female and non-binary students to explore physics. This event is free, and participants are expected to stay for the whole event. Registration is now closed for the 2022 event.

It's Here: Help Support Waterloo Science!

Giving Tuesday is an annual tradition of philanthropy happening IN ONE DAY where we all chip in to donate to some worthwhile funds that support our UW science students. All donations made on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29th, 2022 will be counted towards our one day total!

Tunneling Probe of 2D Kitaev and Moiré Magnetism

Adam Wei Tsen
University of Waterloo

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
11:00 a.m.

In-person: QNC 1201

WE'RE BACK! It's time to register for ski day! Alumni from the Faculties of Science and Engineering are once again invited to the beautiful Osler Bluff Ski Club in Collingwood for a fantastic day on the slopes. 

Thank you to alumnus Yeti Agnew, BSc ’75 for sponsoring this activity once more. We are so excited to be returning to Osler!

Six members of our very own Science and Business Advisory Council are returning to the University of Waterloo to share their career journeys with you! Join us on Friday, January 27th, 2023 from 2:00pm – 3:30pm EST in the SLC Black & Gold Room (SLC 2143) to hear from industry leaders that have leveraged their learnings from the Science and Business program to achieve their positions of success today. We are excited to host the following guests:

alpha-RuCl3: a progress report

Young-June Kim
University of Toronto

Wednesday, February 1, 2023
11:00 a.m.

In-person: QNC 1201

World Wetlands Day (WWD) marks the day when the Convention on Wetlands was adopted in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran.
Join us online or in person at Federation Hall for a distinguished lecture by Dr. Line Rochefort and a panel discussion from wetland expert panelists on the topic of Wetland Restoration, moderated by Dr. Rochefort.

Celebrating our Alumni Achievement Award Recipients

Around the world, our Faculty of Science alumni are excelling in their chosen fields. The are making significant contributions to their respective industries and to their local communities. Their dedication and commitment are nothing short of inspiring.

Let's celebrate our Outstanding Science students!

The Faculty of Science is celebrating the incredible academic achievements of this year's student award recipients. Please join us as we bring together our students, donors, faculty and staff to recognize the tremendous accomplishments of our science stars.