As a world-leading expert in quantum and artificial intelligence, University of Waterloo Science alum Dr. Roger Melko, BSc ’00 (Physics), MSc ’01 (Physics), and now professor in Waterloo's Department of Physics, consistently draws inspiration from recent technological revolutions and applies them to his innovative work in quantum science.
Discover how Science at Waterloo is the perfect place to begin your journey to medical school!
Congratulations to Maddi Donohoe on place fourth in the GRADflix video competition.
The Externship and Career Experiential Learning (ExCEL) initiative was launched this term with a series of externships, bringing students on tours of science-focused companies in the community.
Oliver Baker and his teammates from the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences participated in the 2025 GeoGames. The team placed second in two categories at the event in Quebec City!
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.
Awarded $250,000 from the Cancer Digital Intelligence’s Grand Challenge, Hopkins aims to improve treatment options for brain and spine cancers.
In the ten short years since graduating from the University of Waterloo, Dr. Cicely Shillingford, BSc ’15 (Biochemistry), has successfully merged her passion for pursuing personally relevant science with her commitment to advocating for equity and inclusion.
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.