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News
Celebrating thirty years of the Farvolden lecture series
This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Farvolden lecture series. Hosted by the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, this annual lecture honours Dr. Robert Farvolden, who established the department’s world-renowned groundwater research program in the 1970s.
A year of milestones
As 2025 comes to a close, faculty and staff in Earth and Environmental Sciences are looking back on a year of milestones. Four members are being recognized for their long-time service to the department, and six are also stepping into retirement.
From fundamental research to applied science
As a postdoctoral researcher at Waterloo, Tao Bo found a new perspective on the interconnection between fundamental and applied sciences that helped shape his career journey. Hear more about his experience in his own words.
Events
Science in the City - Energy
Researchers in Waterloo Region are doing amazing work when it comes to the renewable energy. From minerals to exploring machine learning impact on renewable energy technologies Waterloo researchers are focused on finding solutions. Join us to explore some of the great things happening right in your backyard at the University of Waterloo.
The event is free.
Pursuits in Applied and Theoretical Science (PATh) Symposium 2026
Join Us for the 2nd Annual PATh Science Symposium!
All students and faculty members in the Faculty of Science or the Dept. of Applied Math are invited to the Path Science Symposium.
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