Divya - Science and Business
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Physics
Minors: Mathematics
Career goal: To pursue a career in Data Analytics
Favourite food: Love Thai Food
Labiba - Biochemistry
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Biotechnology
Minor: Philosophy
Career goal: Working in drug discovery or computational biochemistry.
Favourite food: Sushi
How I get involved: Writing for Imprint, volunteering at the GLOW centre
James - Biotechnology/Economics
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Minor: Trying to minor in biochemistry!
Career goal: Research or research consulting
Favourite food: Pizza
How I get involved: SBAT, Orientation, iGem
Cherry - Pharmacy
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Complete my PharmD and work in a setting where I can apply my clinical knowledge while working directly with patients.
Favourite food: Bubble tea
Shabby - Science and Aviation
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Minor: Biology
Career goal: Cargo pilot
Favourite food: Watermelon!!
Alvin - Optometry
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: Optometrist!
Favourite food: Loaded Cheese Fries at Crabby Joe's
Jerika - Psychology
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Cognitive neuroscience working with older adults with neurodegenerative diseases exploring how to help them (whether that be treatments or easing ways of life)
Favourite food: Pho
Sharyn - Psychology
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Minor: Biology
Career goal: Clinical Psychologist
Favourite food: Veggie stir fry
Jingxuan - Science and Business
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Biotechnology
Career goal: I want to be in a position that allows me to use my problem solving skills. My childhood dream of becoming an astronaut still hasn't died yet, so it's a slight possibility in two decades.
Favourite food: Sashimi
Hayley - Science and Business
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Chemistry
Career goal: I’m not sure yet, maybe something in marketing!
Favourite food: Chicken nuggets
Ariel - Biology
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: To become a researcher and lecturer of Biology at a University.
Favourite food: Gouda cheese
How I get involved: I have been an orientation leader for the past 2 years and I was the first year representative and vice president of academics for the biology undergraduate society (BUGS).
Joshua - Materials and Nanosciences
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Research for a startup, the government, or in academia
Favourite food: Steak
How I get involved: I am involved with MNS society
Christian - Biomedical Sciences
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Minor: Psychology
Temi - Biomedical Sciences
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: Medicine
Favourite food: Peppermint tea
Tess - Biochemistry
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Ever since I was little I wanted to be an OBGYN or study genetic research!
Favourite food: My favourite food is Mac and cheese (Kraft dinner, of course)
Natalie - Environmental Science
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Specialization: Ecology
Joy - Science and Aviation
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Specialization: Earth Sciences
Career goal: After graduation, I'd like to become a flight instructor or a bush pilot! Ultimately, a commercial pilot!
Favourite food: Mac and Cheese
Hayya - Biology
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: To apply to medical school or potentially go into research
Favourite food: Ramen
Sarah - Biochemistry
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: My career goal is to become a pathologist, although I would also like to research viruses/disease in humans and other living creatures.
Favourite food: Fish tacos!
Prakriti - Biology
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Molecular Genetics
Career goal: I would love to be involved in genetics in some way, through research, labs, or genetic counselling. I am still exploring all of my options! There are so many areas and types of careers to choose from.
Favourite food: Fettucine Alfredo
Ameen - Physics
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Minor: Expected Math and Astrophysics Minor
Career goal: Hopefully to end up in Academia and research. Have my own lab.
Favourite food: Mums chicken Karahi.
How I get involved: Science Ambassadors, Physics Club, Science CnD
Catharina - Honours Science
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Minors: Chemistry, Biology, and Fine Arts
Career goal: High school Chemistry teacher.
Favourite food: Tea
Zahra - Honours Science
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Minor: Biology and Gerontology
Career goal: Still a work in progress – but definitely something that combines my passions for public health policy and mental health advocacy in a clinical setting.
Favourite food: Caffeine is my best friend.
Shayna - Pharmacy
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: My career goal is to find a job within the field of pharmacy where I am excited and motivated to go to work everyday. I love helping others and empowering patients to improve their own health.
Favourite food: Anything asian and pastries
Clare - Biochemistry
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Biotechnology
Career goal: Science communication officer or professor
Favourite food: Royal No. 9 Tapioca Milk Tea
Winnie - Science and Aviation
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Specialization: Earth Sciences
Career goal: Ultimately I want to become an airline pilot, but after graduation I would love to become a flight instructor and potentially fly float planes for a couple of years!
Monique - Biomedical Sciences
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Minor: Medical Physiology
Career goal: To become a medical doctor.
Favourite food: My grandma's schnitzel
Deep - Biomedical Sciences
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Minor: Chemistry
Career goal: Cosmetic dentist
Favourite food: Burrito bowls
Khurshid - Mathematical Physics
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Minors: Pure Mathematics, Astrophysics
Tim - Biology
Year: 1 (Graduate studies)
Stream of study: Regular
Specialization: Microbiology
Ashley - Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountancy
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Controller/CFO, Professor
Favourite food: Japanese Curry
How I get involved: Teaching Assistant, NFPO
Kaden - Earth Sciences
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Hydrogeology
Career goal: Working as a consultant around the world to help mining company's improve their environmental practices.
Favourite food: Sushi
Andia - Science and Business
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Digital Marketing and Scientific Communications (maybe, we'll see)
Favourite food: Crispy mac and cheese
Arunemathi - Environmental Science
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Ecology
Career goal: My career goal is to work in conservation and to protect and preserve the natural environment and habitats.
Favourite food: Pizza and literally any Sri Lankan curry!
Taylor - Biology
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Microbiology
Career goal: Research in some area of microbial ecology!
Favourite food: Burritos!
Osanda - Biomedical Sciences
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: Aiming towards the medical field!
Favourite food: Taiwanese beef noodle soup
Alex - Life Physics
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: I would love to practice medicine. I am currently interested in oncology and ophthalmology.
Favourite food: Butter Chicken
Becca - Earth Sciences
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Hydrogeology
Katelyn - Physics
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Minor: Astrophysics
Career goal: Professor
Favourite food: Grilled cheese with asiago & tomato
How I get involved: Science Ambassadors!
Lindsay - Honours Science
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Minor: Psychology, Chemistry, Biology
Career goal: In the healthcare field... beyond that I don't know yet!
Favourite food: Anything chocolate
Martina - Science and Business
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Chemistry
Career goal: I'm not entirely sure yet. I do hope that I have a career where I'm always on my feet and constantly being challenged!
Favourite food: Bagels... and coffee! Lots of coffee!!
Lyana - Honours Science
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Specialization: Bioinformatics
Minors: Mathematics
Career goal: Still trying to explore my options but hoping for a career that incorporates communication/marketing and science!
Favourite food: Calamari!!
Evan - Environmental Science
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Minor: Possibly Earth Science
Career goal: I don't know yet, but I have enjoyed the experiences I have had in both lab work and at municipal governments.
Favourite food: Sushi
Denis - Biomedical Sciences
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Minor: Medical Physiology
Career goal: Physician with a possible specialization in cardiology.
Favourite food: Burritos!
Eric - Mathematical Physics
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: I'm still not sure, I've been trying out jobs in different fields but haven't found the ideal one yet.
Favourite food: Gyros
Chloe - Environmental Science
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Ecology
Career goal: I hope to one day obtain a position that allows me to interact with nature regularly, contribute to conservation efforts, and participate in community outreach!
Azzam - Physics and Astronomy
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Finance or Professor
Favourite food: Pineapple Pizza
How I get involved: I enjoy taking part in as many science related things as possible! From being a volunteer for Let’s Talk Science to being president of PhysClub, I love taking on new challenges and gaining new experiences.
Ana - Biochemistry
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: I'd like to end up in research one way or another, although I'm not super sure in what just yet. I'm super interested in things on a micro and molecular level so hopefully in a field where I get to do a lot of work with microorganisms!
Adrien - Science and Business
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: To be completely honest, I have no idea what I want to do once I finish my degree! I'm taking advantage of my co-op experiences to get hands-on experience in the workplace to see what interest me. Currently the pharmaceutical industry is of interest to me.
Emilie - Biochemistry
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: That's the sum-I've-paid-in-schooling dollar question. I can definitely see myself staying in academia to do research and teach, but research on what? I have no idea.
Favourite food: Kawartha Dairy ice cream and pumpkin pie
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Dean Lemieux joined Waterloo on July 1, 2015 from Queen's University, where he was a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Associate Dean of Research for the Faculty of Arts and Science.
Amber - Life Physics
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Medical Physics
Career goal: I'm still figuring that out!
Favourite food: Chocolate milkshake
Ahmed - Biomedical Sciences
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: Doctor/Medicine
Favourite food: Eggplant parmesan
How I get involved: Constantly be on the lookout for opportunities that interest me!
Why I love my program
It fulfills the prerequisites for medical school and has courses that I find intriguing!
William - Medicinal Chemistry
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Either some sort of chemistry research or pharmaceutical industry
Favourite food: Bao
How I get involved: Chem club and science ambassadors!
Maggie - Honours Science
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Minor: Biology
Career goal: Either healthcare related or something that will allow me to communicate and help others, such as an advisor of some sort! I'm still keeping an open mind to see where the road takes me!
Ridhee - Physics and Astronomy
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Minor: Environmental Assessment Diploma
Career goal: I want to build telescopes and instruments that go into telescopes and make them better. I love how cool it is to be able to look at objects with literally two mirrors connected to a computer. In addition to this, I want to research on extra-solar systems and exoplanets.
Julia - Biochemistry
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: I'm hoping to either pursue graduate school (immunology or cell biology) or a professional degree.
Favourite food: Mac and cheese
Nadia - Biology
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Molecular Genetics
Option: Bioinformatics
Career goal: I would like to become a genetic counselor!
Favourite food: Watermelon
Margaret - Pharmacy
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: I would love to be able to provide access to health care to those who are traditionally denied or unable to obtain access. Working with children is also something I'm interested in!
Favourite food: Bread
Carson - Earth Sciences
Year: PhD
Stream of study: Regular
Specialization: Geology
Career goal: Professor
Favourite food: Poutine! Oh goodness, most definitely poutine. Although I am very particular about it
How I get involved: Ambassadors, TAing, and I used to do Science Orientation week and Let's Talk Science!
Kate - Medicinal Chemistry
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: I’m not sure yet... possibly a research position, clinical trial work or a lab-based job.
Favourite food: Pad see ew
Andreea - Biomedical Sciences
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: Physician
Favourite food: Any kind of pasta!
How I get involved: I always loved going to the clubs and volunteering fairs in SLC during the terms because it was a great way to find new things to get involved with on campus!
Joscelyn - Mathematical Physics
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Ultimately, I would like to be in a research position where I can work closely with experimentalists as a theorist in the field of quantum optics. Although, it being an ultimate goal, it may get revamped just like Marvel comics.
Andre - Physics and Astronomy
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Research in Astrobiology!
Favourite food: That's a tough one... probably my dad's homemade lasagne!
Christian - Medicinal Chemistry
Year: PhD
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Finish a PhD and work with our collaborators at Pfizer.
Favourite food: Steak and baked potato
Jane - Environmental Science
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Geoscience
Career goal: My career goal is to be involved in environmental science research either via an academic, government, or industry route
Felicia - Biology
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: To go into research or go to professional school
Favourite food: Sushi!
How I get involved: I loved volunteering at the Science CnD and during Open Houses.
Sebastien - Biotechnology/Economics
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Happiness
Favourite food: Cheesecake
How I get involved:
Susy - Biology
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Doctor
Favourite food: 5oz Burger from South Street Burger
Heather - Biomedical Sciences
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Minor: Medical Physiology
Career goal: Optometrist
Favourite food: Smoothie
Benjamin - Chemistry
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: Research or Industry work with either Analytical fields or Polymer Chemistry
Favourite food: Sauerkraut and Borscht
How I get involved: Science Ambassador, Student Ambassador, Executive of ChemClub, Orientation Leader
Tiffany - Honours Science
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Minors: Biology and Medical Physiology
Career goal: Pharmacist
Favourite food: Bubble Tea
Caitlin - Pharmacy
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Right now, I am leaning towards becoming a pharmacist in the hospital setting. However, I am looking forward to exploring different settings through co-op!
Favourite food: Pizza!
Sadie - Life Physics
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Biophysics
Career goal: I'm not sure yet, but both medical school and graduate studies are tempting options!
Favourite food: Tacos
Benjamin - Biochemistry
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Pharmaceutical and/or Vaccine Research and Development
Favourite food: Red Velvet Cake! My birthday is never complete without one!
Nicole - Chemistry
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Computational
Career goal: I'm still trying to explore my options!
Favourite food: Chai Latte from Starbucks and sushi :)
Dwiti - Biomedical Sciences
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Minor: Music
Career goal: A doctor, but not sure what kind yet!
Favourite food: Chocolate
Jenny - Biomedical Sciences
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: Something in medicine
Favourite food: Bubble tea
How I get involved: Orientation, science outreach (let’s talk science, science open house, outreach labs), peer success coaching!
Michael - Chemistry
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Either teaching or research
Favourite food: Bulgogi bibimbap
How I get involved: I am an orientation leader, volunteer at the science CnD and, volunteer at open-houses.
Lilli - Chemistry
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Materials Chemistry
Career goal: Teaching high school chemistry, physics, and math.
Favourite food: Borscht and pineapple
Daniel - Earth Sciences
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Something to do with teaching and inspiring the next generation to become the best people they can be.
Kristina - Psychology
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Minor: Biology
Career goal: I am still undecided about whether or not I want to pursue a job in therapy or Industrial/Organizational Psychology. My ideal career would be person-centric, where I would have the opportunity to work with teams and use my knowledge of human behaviour to help problem-solve.
Nicki - Biochemistry
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: I'm very passionate about research. I'm not sure how my future will look but I'm sure I will be in a lab somewhere!
Favourite food: Calamari
How I get involved: I devote most of my spare time to research in labs around campus.
Isabella - Biochemistry
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Biotechnology
Career goal: I’d like to pursue a career in pharmacy or pharmaceutical research. My time at UW has shown me how much I enjoy being challenged in labs, and I’d definitely like to continue working in that environment.
Favourite food: Any type of seafood dish!
Ravicha - Science and Business
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Minor: Economics
Diploma: Chinese Language
Career goal: I honestly change my mind every few months, so we shall see. Still debating between becoming an astronaut or starting my own consulting firm.
Janet - Optometry
Year: 1
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: Optometrist
Favourite food: Sushi
Areeba - Pharmacy
Year: 1
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: I would like to work as a pharmacist in an innovative environment that fosters continuous learning and patient-centered care. I strive to challenge myself and grow throughout my future career while exploring multiple work settings.
Reginald - Environmental Science
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Geoscience
Minor: Geography
Career goal: My career goal is always changing! I think in the long-term, I want to enter academia and conduct research. In the short-term, I'd like to work in both the private sector and for the public service!
Amanda - Pharmacy
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: I want to work as a pharmacist in direct patient care.
Favourite food: I could eat pizza all day everyday.
Tiffany - Science and Aviation
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: Commercial airline pilot
Favourite food: Pasta
How I get involved: I volunteer with Let's Talk Science, and I was a Science Orientation Leader.
Why I love my program
I love learning about various sciences, and I love to fly. In this program I am lucky enough to do both!
