The Faculty of Science is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Outstanding Performance Award. The winners span across all departments and professional schools and we are delighted to celebrate their teaching excellence.
Congratulations to Shamroze Khan and Kazi Rajibul Islam on receiving the 2024 Excellence in Science Teaching Award from the Faculty of Science!
From receiving a $10 million funding boost for the University of Waterloo Canadian Free Electron Laser project to recognizing our amazing students and alumni, we’ve had a rewarding term here in the Faculty of Science. Catch some stand-out moments that made the Winter 2024 term one we will never forget!
Grant Brassem is part of the third cohort of students to embark on the Quantum Technology specialization within the Master of Science in Physics program. This new 12-month, course-based degree lets him utilize the state-of-the-art IQC laboratories for independent projects and make meaningful connections with industry mentors, startups, and a community of over 300 quantum researchers.
While many students use the holiday closure to sit back and relax, Physics and Astronomy student Sierra Jess used her time to reach new heights on an exciting adventure in East Africa before her final term at the University of Waterloo.
The Faculty of Science is saddened to share that Anne Innis Dagg, a groundbreaking Canadian zoologist, feminist and environmentalist, passed away on April 1, 2024. She studied and worked at the University of Waterloo from the 1960s through 2013, pursuing a wide range of research interests.
The Student Leadership Banquet celebrated our brilliant Science students from years one to four for their excellence and leadership in our vibrant academic community.
Milena Gojsevic (she/her) is the Co-op Student of the Year for the Faculty of Science. During her work term at Sunnybrook Hospital, she displayed commitment and curiosity towards scientific research. Milena delves into the details of her impressive journey as a clinical research assistant.
The whooping crane is the tallest bird in North America and is named for its distinctive “whooping” calls that can carry for several kilometres. Yet, you have likely never seen or heard one before as fewer than 600 of these birds remain in the wild.
Six Faculty of Science researchers were awarded a combined total of over $4.5M in Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Alliance Grants for their cutting-edge research collaborations with partner organizations from the private, public or not-for-profit sectors.