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The 2026 Faculty of Science Alumni Achievement Award ceremony recognized eight outstanding 2026 award recipients: Dr. Emily Pass (BSc ’19), Colleen Doyle (BSc ’10, MSc’14), Peter Lowe (BSc’88), Sam DiLoreto (BSc ’93), Brenda DiLoreto (BSc ’93), Joe Han (BSc’06), Dr. Robert Britton (BSc ’96) and Dr. Karen Maxwell (BSc ’95).

Alum Mathew Li (BSc ’24) uses his biochemistry degree to make cheese proteins sustainably

Today, on the second annual UWaterloo Giving Day, alumni, donors, faculty, staff and friends of the Faculty of Science have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

The Faculty of Science is home to many inspirational undergraduate students whose academic accomplishments continue to motivate those around them. Every year, we come together to celebrate these students at the Science Awards banquet. 

The 2025 Faculty of Science Alumni Achievement Award ceremony celebrated the outstanding accomplishments of 8 accomplished alumni, and highlighted the impact of scientific discovery on shaping the world.

Joe Han, BSc ’06 (Science and Business), is an entrepreneur, investor, and advocate for the field of quantum physics. With a University of Waterloo degree in Science and Business, specializing in physics and astronomy, Joe uses his multidisciplinary perspective to propel scientific advancement in industry settings.

Amidst a world of possibilities to use the skills and talents she developed in Waterloo Science, Olga Shmaidenko, BSc ’05 (Honours Science and Business, Biochemistry), has chosen to be a humble driver for change in the world

Today is the University of Waterloo’s first Giving Day! Learn why members of our Science community choose to give back, and how their support impacts our students.

Science alum Greg Dick, BSc ’93 (Physics), has a passion for pulling back the veil of our universe, to share the wonders of physics with others, and is now co-founder of Open Quantum Design.

Dr. Philippe Van Cappellen has recently received the King Charles III coronation medal, and he’s in good company. These medals have been awarded to 30,000 Canadians to acknowledge their significant contributions to Canada.