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Two researchers from the Faculty of Science are among the eight Waterloo faculty elected as Fellows and College Members of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). One of the country’s highest academic honours, these appointments recognize exceptional contributions to research, scholarship and innovation.

Three members of the Faculty of Science have been awarded funding as part of the latest John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) competitions. The announcement was made Thursday, August 20 at Trent University in Peterborough.

The Faculty of Science Foundation bestows this award upon undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science for outstanding research outcomes in senior undergraduate Science research courses.

A story about 2026 Honorary Doctorate, Karen Nelson, as she describes her life's work in microbiology as it pertains to the microbiome and human health.

Biomedical Science student Amy Krosnicki participated in the Forensic Science in Scotland field course, which provided an immersive look at science and its intersection with the legal system. 

Two researchers in the Faculty of Science have been awarded funding through the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) 2025 Exploration Competition. Dr. Travis Craddock and Dr. Will Percival have both been awarded grants for their cutting-edge research. Learn more about their innovative projects.

Biology and Chemistry are pleased to welcome two cross-appointed faculty members, Duong Bui and Kirsten Meyer.

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.