The IDEAL Scholar program recognizes Science students who seek out opportunities beyond the classroom in the areas of Innovation, Discovery, Engagement, Application, and Leadership.
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).
Two Waterloo alumni are turning the curiosity, collaboration and problem-solving skills they developed through graduate research into a new entrepreneurial venture and board game, Tokelau.
Science alumnus Diego Lalla (BSc ’26) chose the Biological and Medical Physics program in the Faculty of Science to help him earn his spot at the University of Waterloo's School of Optometry.
Alum Mathew Li (BSc ’24) uses his biochemistry degree to make cheese proteins sustainably
The IDEAL Scholar program recognizes Science students who seek out opportunities beyond the classroom in the areas of Innovation, Discovery, Engagement, Application, and Leadership. Congratulations to our graduating students who received an IDEAL Scholar medallion at graduation this year!
As our graduating Science Ambassadors prepare to walk across the stage at convocation this June, we took a moment to reflect on their impact and celebrate their achievements.
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.
Faculty of Science 2026 Honorary Doctorate, Dr. Gerard Meijer, describes his 40 year journey from a small farming life to one of the world's leading molecular physicists.
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.