The Department of Physics and Astronomy is fired up to welcome its newest faculty member, Professor Lisa Dang, whose research focuses on uncovering the mysteries of lava planets.
Chemistry professor Subha Kalyaanamoorthy has been awarded $140,000 from the Government of Ontario’s Early Researcher Awards program to further her research in pressing environmental issues.
As part of the 2+2 program with Beijing Jiaotong University, Wendy Guo came to the University of Waterloo for years three and four of her degree in Materials and Nanoscience. She chose Waterloo for its top ranking in physics and its global reputation.
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.
Congratulations to Emmanuel Ho, Jenine McCutcheon, and Will Percival for being named the winners of the 2025 Excellence in Science Research Awards!
Study warns that viruses that kill toxic algae may actually increase risks for people and ecosystems.
Liam McGuire, professor in the Biology department, is giving students hands-on experience in the field with the help of the Faculty of Science’s Field Experience Award Fund (FEAF). McGuire has used funds from the FEAF to outfit a bird migration research station and organize field trips, providing students with field opportunities they wouldn’t otherwise have.
Richard K.S. Wu (BSc ’19) is one of 20 Canadians selected to join McGill University's fifth cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars.
The University of Waterloo's Science and Business (SCBUS) program partnered with Thomas A. Blakelock High School's I-STEM program for the 2024-2025 academic year to provide grade 10 students with a unique opportunity to engage in entrepreneurial projects that addressed global challenges, blending scientific inquiry with business acumen.
Ashani Panchal was one of 12 students who embarked on a journey to the Dominican Republic to complete service learning with the not-for-profit organization H204ALL.