Dr. David Sychantha joined the University of Waterloo as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and is now working to solve a global health crisis: antibiotic resistance.
Students in CHEM 363: Organic Process Chemistry toured the Apotex pharmaceutical manufacturing facility during the winter term, gaining a firsthand look at how chemical processes move from the lab to large-scale production.
As more viruses are being discovered and studied, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to determine what distinguishes them from cells. New research conducted by Dr. Jozef Nissimov and his team has uncovered a genome of a cyanophage (a virus that infects cyanobacteria) that defies conventional distinctions between viruses and cells.
Biology student Bethany Duford immersed herself in hands-on learning, including bird banding, collecting biological data, and spending time at the Queen’s University Biological Station.
Biology Sciences alum Thomas Pianta (BSc '25) shares his current research on bat migration and sustainability, and reflects on his undergraduate experiences that led him towards research on the world around him.
This spring marks a significant milestone for Dean of Science Chris Houser, as he is leading his 50th student trip to the Soltis Center for Research and Education in Costa Rica.
Earth Sciences student Nathalie Boal embraced her love of exploring during her co-op work placements that brought her to British Columbia, Yukon, and Northern Ontario.
The University of Waterloo will host the Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conference (TIISC), a three-day event focused on Indigenous Science, from May 24 - 26, 2026.
Dr. Brenda Lee has been awarded the inaugural Excellence in Teaching Award presented by the Science Society (SciSoc).
As a PhD candidate in Earth Sciences, Kevin B. White is focused on using stable isotopes as tools for improving the environmental monitoring and assessment of remediation strategies for arsenic as part of a national research program led by the Giant Mine Oversight Board.