The Department of Physics and Astronomy is celebrating the career of Professor Melanie Campbell, who retired from her faculty position in the fall of 2024. Campbell is a pioneer in visual optics, a champion for equity, and an inspiring mentor who has shaped the fields of physics, optometry and biomedical imaging, while breaking barriers for women in STEM.
For Jen Parks, being equitable isn’t something you do, it’s how you think – a mindset that has earned her a 2024 Equity and Inclusivity Award. Parks received the award at a ceremony held on campus at the end of January.
Professor Barbara Moffatt has been named Distinguished Professor Emerita, the first in Biology at Waterloo. Her recipe for success? Choose to do things that challenge you and look for ways to make them fun.
Over the past year, several faculty members in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences have transitioned into retirement. While they may not necessarily be stepping completely away from the grind, let’s hope they find time for some gneiss relaxation
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is saying goodbye to two long-serving faculty members. Robert Mann and Guenter Scholz retire January 1. Both have been with the department for more than 37 years. To mark the occasion, Robb and Guenter reflect on their careers and time at Waterloo.
It has been an exciting year in Chemistry, with the department welcoming several new faces to its dynamic team. As we close the year, we are also saying goodbye to some beloved colleagues who are taking on their next challenge: retirement!
The Biology department is pleased to introduce two new faculty members, Michael Bording-Jorgensen and Travis Craddock. With their expertise in health and diagnostics, both Bording-Jorgensen and Craddock are helping to build on our leadership and expertise as we work toward the future of healthcare. Take a moment to say hello if you see them on campus this fall.
The Faculty of Science is proud to announce the award of a Learning Innovation and Teaching Enhancement (LITE) Grant to Dr. Vivian Dayeh (Biology), Dr. Brenda Lee (Physics), and Savannah Sloat, Manager, Science Indigenous Initiatives. This grant will support their innovative project aimed at supporting STEM education through the implementation of Indigenous Learning Circles as a pedagogical approach to learning in large-scale STEM classes.
In early June, the Faculty of Science celebrated all our esteemed faculty members who earned awards or titles in the past year. Join us in congratulating our faculty members for their hard work and dedication to our students, their professions, and, most importantly, their students.
Whether you’re a budding biologist, a physics enthusiast, or an aspiring chemist or geologist, this guide provides valuable resources available on campus, in the Waterloo Region and beyond!