Katherine - Environmental Science
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Minor: Environment, Resources and Sustainability
Specialization: Ecology
Career goal: Teaching/Science Communication
Favourite food: Don't really have a favourite food but I'll never say no to "all you can eat" sushi.
Carley - Science and Business
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Some component of project management.
Favourite food: Pasta
How I get involved: Along with being a Science Ambassador, I am also a Student Ambassador with the University of Waterloo's Visitors Centre, and a Let's Talk Science volunteer.
Shirley - Biology
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Pharmacist
Favourite food: Lattes!
How I get involved: I get involved through clubs, volunteer positions, being an ambassador, and this year I want to try and get involved with athletics!
Megan - Environmental Science
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Minor: Biology
Specialization: Geoscience
Career goal: I want to work in environmental conservation in some capacity, working with all aspects of the environment and how we can protect it!
Alyssa - Biology
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: I'm not entirely sure yet! I'm still deciding if I would like to specialize in either Microbiology or Molecular biology, but I'm hoping to take the information and skills I gain from lectures, labs and co-op throughout the rest of my degree to hopefully go on to do lab work and research!
Melysa - Honours Science
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: Genetic Counselling
Favourite food: An everything bagel with cream cheese!!
Jessica - Biology
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: I don't know yet.
Favourite food: Carbs
Alexa - Pharmacy
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Currently I’d like to work as a hospital pharmacist, but we’ll see by the time I graduate.
Favourite food: Grandma’s apple pie!
Bethany - Physics
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Minor: Philosophy
Specialization: Astrophysics
Career goal: I would love to work in Physics/Science Outreach & Communications - basically just getting to talk about how cool Physics is for the rest of my life would be great.
Alex - Biology
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Microbiology
Career goal: Ideally, teaching and researching at a university seems pretty neat. However, I will also settle for something that provides engagement with others or the opportunity to work with my hands.
Favourite food: Mozzarella Sticks
Maya - Biology
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Eric - Mathematical Physics
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Still working on that! I'm using my co-op positions to determine whether I want to focus on math or physics.
Favourite food: Gyros
Nicolette - Biochemistry
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: To become a professor with a leading research group in a field related to biochemistry. And to teach hard but useful courses that inspire students.
Favourite food: Calamari
Dylan - Earth Sciences
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: I'm really not sure, but currently the mining industry and environmental geology interest me.
Favourite food: Homemade pie is the best!
How I get involved: Intramurals and Science Ambassadors.
Shoshannah - Physics and Astronomy
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Applied Physics
Career goal: Research in Astrophysics
Favourite food: Mangoes
Taylor - Biology
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Genetic counsellor
Favourite food: Tacos!
How I get involved: ResCouncil, Residence Ambassador, volunteer at The Women's Centre, Frontline Leader for Orientation, BIOL 130L TA.
Joyce - Science and Business
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Minor: Economics
Specialization: Biology
Career goal: Being happy and challenged in whatever job I do.
Favourite food: Any kind of dessert!
Leona - Biomedical Sciences
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: With the knowledge that I am gaining every day, I hope to be able to use it towards helping individuals one day.
Favourite food: Bubble Tea and Cheesecake!
Cody - Biology
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: Clinical Microbiology/Public Health Microbiology
Favourite food: Curry
Olivera - Life Physics
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Minor: Biology
Specialization: Medical Physics
Career goal: Ideally I would love to be a lecturer/professor, but life is full of surprises!
Favourite food: Chocolate!
Aryanna - Physics and Astronomy
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Research!!
Favourite food: You can never go wrong with spaghetti...
Shabnam - Science and Aviation
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: Ultimately I would like to work for Air Canada.
Favourite food: Watermelon
How I get involved: I have been a residence life ambassador and have volunteered at multiple events at the Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre such as the Girls Can Fly event, COPA for Kids, and Aviation Fun Day.
Robert P. Lemieux
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.
Sarah - Pharmacy
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: To earn my Doctor of Pharmacy degree and work in a clinical setting where I can focus on educating patients about their health.
Favourite food: Pretty much anything sweet, like cheesecake!
Dwiti - Biomedical Science
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: To be a doctor, although I'm not sure what kind yet.
Favourite food: Anything with chocolate
Cherry - Biomedical Sciences
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: As a pharmacist, hopefully owning my a shoppers drug mart as an associate
Favourite food: Chatime’s honey green tea with tapioca!
Julia - Biochemistry
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Biotechnology
Career goal: Genetics Research
Favourite food: Mac and cheese
Julian - Medicinal Chemisry
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: I'm hoping to go into a research field after doing my graduate education. Professorship or private research would both be awesome!
Favourite food: Iced Tea
Brooke - Biochemistry
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Biotechnology
Career goal: Nuclear Medicine Researcher
Favourite food: Chicken nuggets
How I get involved: I am a science ambassador, research assistant, CHEM 120L teaching assistant, member of chem club, and a science outreach volunteer.
Calin - Honours Science
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: Lab Instructor
Favourite food: Thanksgiving Dinner
Isabelle - Earth Sciences
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: To travel to as many places as I can using geophysics to analyze the rocks beneath us to do meaningful scientific research.
Favourite food: Chai Tea Latte
Deanna - Honours Science
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Minors: Biology, Chemistry, Psychology
Career goal: Nurse Practitioner
Favourite food: Watermelon
Kevin - Life Physics
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Optometry!!
Favourite food: BBQ anything
How I get involved: CRT responder, Intramural sports
Evan - Environmental Science
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Environment work in either government, consulting or conservation
Favourite food: Sushi
Alysha - Biotechnology/Economics
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Laboratory research industry within a Biotechnology company, dealing with stem-cells and human diseases.
Favourite food: My favourite food is anything that has chocolate in it
Natasha - Honours Science
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Minors: Chemistry, Psychology
Career goal: I'm hoping to get into medical school after my undergrad.
Favourite food: Sushi
Kelly - Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountancy
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Still exploring my options!
Favourite food: Noodles
How I get involved: TA for CHEM 120L and a Living-Learning Community Peer Leader. I'm also the current External Director of the FEDS Volunteer Centre!
William - Medicinal Chemistry
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: I'm using co-op to find this out! But I know it'll be somewhere in the medical research field.
Favourite food: Gummy bears
How I get involved: I'm a Science Ambassador and I'm also in the Badminton Club.
Danielle - Science and Business
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Corporate side of biotech firms
Favourite food: Shawarma
Oscar - Science and Aviation
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Specialization: Earth Sciences
Career goal: The airline industry! It doesn't matter which airline I end up with after graduation but the end goal for me is Air Canada
Favourite food: Steak and sushi
Katelyn - Environmental Science
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Ecology
Career goal: Not sure yet, waiting to see how five terms of co-op go first! Maybe a master's in agriculture or any job that has me outdoors and in the lab! Hands-on work makes me really happy, so either sounds good.
Christine - Biomedical Science
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: Not completely sure, but definitely aiming for somewhere in the medical field!
Favourite food: Chocolate
Janet - Biochemistry
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Biotechnology
Career goal: I hope to pursue a career in a pharmaceutical or cosmetic lab conducting research into discovering new compounds.
Favourite food: Sushi
Gurlin - Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountancy
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Consulting for pharmaceuticals
Favourite food: Spaghetti
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.
Divya - Physics and Astronomy
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Start my own online education institution
Favourite food: Hummus and pita bread
Carson - Earth Sciences
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Specialization: Geology
Career goal: I want to be either a Survey or Research geologist
Favourite food: Classic French Canadian Poutine, although I'm quite pretentious about it
Natalie - Environmental Science
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Minor: Biochemistry
Specialization: Ecology
Quinn - Environmental Science
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Ultimately, I would like to get into education. But until then, I am open to trying new things, especially if it involves field work!
Favourite food: Corn on the cob, freshly picked that day. Douse it in butter and sprinkle a little bit of salt and pepper, delish!
Matthew - Biology
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: I'm not quite sure yet! I've found that my coop experience is allowing me to get a good feel for what different areas of Biology can be like and so they're certainly helping me form an idea of what I'd like to do.
Carlene - Honours Science
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Minor: Psychology
Career goal: Looking to go to professional school - hopefully something that combines helping people and science
Favourite food: Sushi
Jenny - Biomedical Science
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: I'm hoping to become a doctor in the field of paediatrics or gynacology/obstetrics (but we'll see where life takes me)
Favourite food: Ice cream! (even in the dead of winter)
Benjamin - Chemistry
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
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
Kajal - Pharmacy
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: Currently, I am hoping to succeed in Pharmacy school. In the future, I hope to have my own community pharmacy where I can form meaningful relationships with the community around me!
Favourite food: Chocolate and Coffee
Sebastien - Biotechnology/Economics
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Happiness
Favourite food: Cheesecake
How I get involved:
Raeana - Biochemistry
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Minor: Psychology
Specialization: Biotechnology
Career goal: I would like to work in education and change the system to better accommodate all learners.
Favourite food: Sushi
Meghan - Life Physics
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Minor: French & Applied Language Studies
Specialization: Medical Physics
Jessica - Pharmacy
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: I would love to be in hospital pharmacy, but there's lots of time and opportunities to try other pharmacy pathways between now and the end of my degree.
Favourite food: Anything spicy!
Christian - Medicinal Chemistry
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Finish a PhD and work with our collaborators at Pfizer.
Favourite food: Steak and baked potato
Azharuddin - Materials and Nanosciences
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Do research
Favourite food: Ice Cubes
How I get involved: Acapella, Phys Club, Library Ambassador and going to the gym
Nicole - Science and Business
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Biology
Jackie - Biomedical Science
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: I plan on going to the School of Pharmacy here at UWaterloo, so I can help people in a medical setting without all the blood and guts of being a doctor!
Favourite food: Iced Coffee!
Jocelyn - Materials and Nanosciences
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Minor: French
Career goal: I don't know but I know I want to work in Research and Development in the future but perhaps attend graduate school before working!
Favourite food: Popcorn, chocolate and cheese
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
Amber - Life Physics
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Either research or becoming a medical physicist.
Favourite food: Any kind of junk food
How I get involved: I've worked as a residence ambassador for Village 1, volunteered with Let's Talk Science outreach, and volunteered at the Science CnD.
Catharina - Chemistry
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Minor: Fine Arts
Career goal: After I finish school (both university and teacher's college), I hope to become a high school teacher with my teachables in Chemistry and Visual Arts.
Favourite food: Sushi
Samantha - Psychology
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: I want to work in Science Communications. Science Communications is all about connecting the public to science and showing that it is exciting, relevant, and important. My dream job would be to work in a research lab, sharing cutting edge science!
Daniel - Honours Science
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: Pharmacist
Favourite food: Clam Chowder
How I get involved: Intramural Hockey and Volleyball, Science Clubs, Science Orientation
Lilli - Chemistry
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Materials Chemistry
Career goal: Chemistry/Math teacher.
Favourite food: Teriyaki Beef
Lawrentina - Science and Business
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Clinical Genetic Research
Favourite food: Sushi & Bubble tea
Janet - Honours Science
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Minor: Psychology
Career goal: Optometry
Favourite food: Sushi
Jordan - Biomedical Sciences
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Minor: Chemistry
Option: Computing Technology
Career goal: Medical school en route to some kind of surgery
Favourite food: Warm apple pie with vanilla ice cream
Michael - Mathematical Physics
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: Not sure! I am interested in becoming a physicist, but I also might like education or engineering!
Favourite food: Penne pasta with roasted red pepper sauce, Parmesan cheese, and chopped basil
How I get involved:
Timothy - Biology
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Microbiology
Career goal: I would like to use the skills I have learned in my microbiology courses to do research involving yeast and fermentation and perhaps one day I'll start my own company.
Alitsia - Biochemistry
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: A career where I'm challenged everyday, where I can be a leader to an amazing and hardworking group of people, and to be in a role where I can make a difference.
Favourite food: Ice cream, it's my weakness!
How I get involved: Science Ambassadors and Chem Club!
Mary - Honours Science
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: I'm hoping to become a pharmacist
Favourite food: Chicken Wings
Amanda - Biochemistry
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Biotechnology
Career goal: I'm hoping to do something with human health, ideally working with viruses and bacteria to produce new vaccines and treatments.
Favourite food: Nearly Anything Chocolate
Sandra - Biomedical Science
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: Dentistry
Favourite food: Frozen Yogurt
How I get involved: Science Society, Science Orientation, Science Ambassadors, FEDs Foodbank, Science CnD volunteer
Simonida - Honours Science
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Minors: Psychology, Biology
Career goal: Maybe optometry or naturopathy?
Favourite food: Pasta
Kariem - Biotechnology/Economics
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: I am not too solid on what my career goal is but I hope to work in the environmental biotechnology industry because I am passionate about environmental issues. I also think that this industry is where I will be able to combine both aspects of my program fluently.
Favourite food: Shawarma
Melissa - Biochemistry
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: I'm not sure exactly yet but something in the pharmaceutical industry. I really enjoy learning about the mechanisms of drug delivery and their interaction in the body.
Favourite food: Currently pineapple or mango
Claudia - Biomedical Sciences
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: I'm aiming for Optometry!
Favourite food: Salmon sashimi!!!
Amanda - Biology
Year: 4
Minor: Classical Studies, Medical Physiology, and Psychology
Stream of study: Regular
Areeba - Honours Science
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: Pharmacy
Favourite food: Gulab Jamuns (South Asian sweet)
Stephanie - Earth Sciences
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Minor: Biology
Specialization: Geology
Career goal: I would love to work in the mining industry, museum curating, or science education.
Favourite food: Pancakes
Phillip - Biology
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Ultimate career goal is to one day get a PhD (I desperately want to be Dr. Phil)
Favourite food: Veal schnitzel with lemon and a side of green beans, roasted potatoes and corn on the cob.
How I get involved: I am involved with volunteering for BUGS, Orientation week, Science CnD, and Watsef.
