Congratulations to Dr. Germán Sciaini and Dr. Tonya DelSontro who have received funding through the Ontario Research Fund-Research Infrastructure (ORF-RI).
A research group at the University of Waterloo is the first to measure the atmospheric concentration of HFC-125 from space, a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) commonly found in fire extinguishers and commercial cooling systems.
Catch some stand-out moments of the Fall 2024 term!
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.
Vanessa Martinez Storin, a Science and Business student at the University of Waterloo, transformed her passion for photography into a thriving entrepreneurial venture through the Enterprise Co-op (E-Coop) program. As the COO of Virtual Tour Studios, Vanessa developed a business specializing in immersive and interactive virtual tours using AR and VR technology.
Linda Nazar and Chang Li have made a key breakthrough in developing next-generation batteries that use magnesium instead of lithium.
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!
Securing an international scholarship can be a transformative step toward achieving your academic goals. However, with many students vying for a spot, you’ll want to ensure your application stands out! Check out these four tips to consider, as recommended by our admissions committee.
The 2024 FemTech Innovation Challenge hosted by Velocity took place between October 28th and November 8th. SCBUS student, Disha Patel, and her teammates, Varsha Prasad, Maithily Kadam and Rifzah Ahmed formed one of the eight final-pitch teams. Here, they pitched SenseHer, a therapeutic bra designed to support women recovering from breast cancer treatment.
The Globe and Mail recently wrote an article on the modernization of laboratory spaces with a special focus on the renovation of the University of Waterloo’s earth sciences and chemistry building.