News archive - July 2022

Thursday, July 28, 2022

Josh Neufeld wins 2021 Excellence in Online Teaching Award

Josh Neufeld standing beside a desktop displaying the Microbiology 240 course homepage.

Biology Professor Josh Neufeld goes above and beyond for his students. His use of clickers, twitter, and art are pioneering. His Halloween costumes are legendary. It was no surprise, when the Centre for Extended Learning announced Josh Neufeld won the 2021 Award for Excellence in Online Teaching.

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

New international rankings show Waterloo's high calibre outside traditional strengths

Aerial view of University of Waterloo campus.

Waterloo is known as the best in the world for computer science, engineering and math but a new ranking of universities by subject says you should think again - Waterloo is world-class in many other areas, including tourism management, water research and physics. Waterloo scientists have played an integral part in Waterloo's global reputation in water research and physics.

Thursday, July 21, 2022

Chemistry Lecturer Laura Ingram awarded the 2021 WUSA Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award

Laura Ingram, a Chemistry Lecturer and Undergraduate Advisor, has been awarded the 2021 WUSA Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award from the Waterloo Undergraduate Association.

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

New map shows where fracking-induced earthquakes could hit in Canada

$The map shows earthquakes related to hydraulic fracture. Major earthquakes are represented with red and white graphics.$

Scientists from the University of Waterloo have developed a map showing which regions and population centres of Western Canada are likely to experience earthquakes induced by underground energy extraction.

Monday, July 18, 2022

Science companies compete in Concept $5K pitch competition

Poster: Concept $5K Finals eight teams compete for $5

An immigration app and waste plastic conversion technology were two Science companies competing in Concept's Spring '22 $5K pitch competition. The competition offers the opportunity for University of Waterloo student led companies with innovative solutions and high potential business ideas to showcase their hard work and compete for grant funding.