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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.

After graduating from Medicinal Chemistry, Emma Ross (BSc '24), attended Trinity College Dublin to pursue a MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences. The transition to graduate studies felt easy due to the strong academic foundation she built in Science at Waterloo. 

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

Biology Sciences alum Mathumy Sivatheesan shares her summer research on Whip-poor-will conservation and sustainability with Birds Canada, and reflects on her experiences as a Cobalt-level IDEAL Scholar.

Congratulations to Stanley Miao on receiving this year’s Faculty of Science Alumni Gold Medal.

Earth Sciences alum Tyler Ciufo reflects on his time as a student at Waterloo, and how it shaped his career bringing a sustainability mindset to the mining industry.

Sayyam Shah proves what’s possible when education extends beyond the classroom. 

Introducing the "Father of Attoscience", Honorary Doctorate, Dr. Paul Corkum, who will be addressing 2025 graduates from the Faculty of Science during this year's afternoon Convocation ceremonies. 

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.

Richard K.S. Wu (BSc ’19) is one of 20 Canadians selected to join McGill University's fifth cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars.