Around the world, our Faculty of Science alumni are excelling in their chosen fields. They make significant contributions to their respective industries and their local communities. Their dedication and commitment are nothing short of inspiring.
STEM with Disabilities was inspired by the frustration of being a student with disabilities and the epiphany of the power that comes from community. Through sharing lived experiences, the visibility project connects scientists, engineers, technologists, and mathematicians with disabilities, offering diverse role models for postsecondary students.
Sumaya Nur (BioMed '21) knows the impact an award can make. She received the Collective Movement Award for Community Leadership during her final year at Waterloo and founded The Rights Project.
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.
Three Waterloo scientists have been named among the top 100 most powerful women in Canada. Eleven leaders in education, business and community who have ties to the University of Waterloo are named among the 100 most powerful women in Canada. The annual rankings were released today by the Women’s Executive Network.
The company well-known by university students and professionals for its unique approach to networking and mentorship is breaking new ground. The Waterloo alumni-founded company 10KC takes in $75 million investment to expand its offerings.
The University of Waterloo is proud to support a strong community of innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders — many of whom are women.
In honour of Women’s History Month in Canada, we are shedding light on a few alumni who are making outstanding contributions to the fields of STEM. Keep reading to find out how they are making headlines, building community and driving innovation.
Three years ago, history was made when the first image of a black hole inspired wonder and awe around the world as we glimpsed the shadow of light escaping from the supermassive black hole M87*. Today, history is being made again as the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) Collaboration releases the image of a second black hole — Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*) — the one at the centre of our own Milky Way galaxy.
International Women’s Day is a time for celebrating the social, cultural and economic inroads women have made towards gender equality. This year’s theme, Break the Bias, has resonated with many women who have navigated long-standing barriers, glass ceilings and oppressive stigmas that continue to exist both at the workplace and in the greater community. This year, the Faculty of Science welcomes five alumni to our High Tea Social, including Nasra Smith (BSc '11), to discuss the necessities of breaking down existing biases.
Decisions about COVID-19 vaccinations often come down to trust.
Trust in peer networks, in the information available to a person and in the health-care system as a whole.