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Abigale O'Reilly has received the 2023 Amit and Meena Chakma Award for Exceptional Teaching by a Student.

Abigale is an undergraduate student in the Department of Chemistry, recognized by students and faculty members for her enthusiasm, capability to create a supportive environment, and dedication to teaching. 

Teaching the next generation of scientists is a job we take to heart. Our instructors are committed to improving the depth and effectiveness of student learning in the lab, field and classroom.

Canada is a global leader in quantum science. Waterloo scientists are harnessing the potential of this disruptive science to create secure quantum communication and expand quantum computing with new funding from the NSERC Quantum Alliance grants.

Chemistry instructor Julie Goll and Biology lecturer Sarah Ruffell have both been awarded the 2023 Excellence in Science Teaching Award for their excellence in teaching.

Dr. Scott Taylor has been awarded the Bernard Belleau Award from the Chemical Institute of Canada for his numerous and important contributions to medicinal chemistry. Taylor is a world leader in the study of an important class of antibacterial drugs known as the calcium-dependent lipopeptide antibiotics (CDAs).

Two science-led companies will take the stage this week and pitch at Velocity’s $5K Winter 2023 semi-finals for their chance to advance to the finals later this month.

Water has many unique properties. An interdisciplinary team of Waterloo scientists has discovered a one-dimensional chain of water molecules could produce a quantum phase transition. This breakthrough is a key development for future water-based quantum devices.

Dr. Scott Taylor has been awarded the Bernard Belleau Award from the Chemical Insitute of Canada for his contributions to medicinal chemistry.

February 11th marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015, the annual event promotes full and equal access and participation of women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Let's celebrate some of the outstanding women in Waterloo Science.

Tomorrow, the Faculty of Science will be presenting its annual Science Alumni Achievement Awards to recognize several exceptional alumni during a special ceremony that celebrates recipients from 2019-2022.