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
Michael - Mathematical Physics
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Specialization: Astrophysics
Minor: Pure Math
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
Andia - Science and Business
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Pharmacist but things could definitely change!
Favourite food: Crispy mac and cheese
How I get involved: Pharmacy Club, intramural soccer and volleyball
Alex - Biology
Year: 1 (Graduate Studies)
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Microbiology
Areeba - Pharmacy
Year: 1
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Pharmacist
Favourite food: Gulab Jamuns (South Asian sweet)
Jessica - Pharmacy
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: The field of pharmacy is ever-changing and so am I! Currently, I'd love to be working in a community pharmacy, impacting the lives of patients within my community.
Favourite food: Anything spicy!
Divya - Physics and Astronomy
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Minors: Mathematics and Legal Studies
Career goal: My goal is to go to law school and become an environmental lawyer
Favourite food: Hummus!
Maggie - Honours Science
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Minor: Biology
Career goal: I don’t know yet! Still figuring things out :)
Favourite food: Cool Lime Refresher from Starbucks
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
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
Martina - Science and Business
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Chemistry
Career goal: I'm not entirely sure yet. I do hope that I have a career that challenges me and brings me happiness!
Favourite food: Gnocchi
Melysa - Honours Science
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Minor: Joint Honours Social Development Studies
Career goal: Genetic Counselling or Nursing
Favourite food: An everything bagel with cream cheese!
Catharina - Honours Science
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Minors: Chemistry, Biology, and Fine Arts
Career goal: High school Chemistry teacher.
Favourite food: Tea
Jackie - Biomedical Sciences
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: To be a pharmacist! Ideally working in a community setting, where I can positively impact those around me.
Favourite food: Iced Coffee!
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.
Shirley - Biology
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Biotechnology
Career goal: Research & Development at a Biotech Company!
Favourite food: Sashimi
Michael - Pharmacy
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Pharmacist
Favourite food: Pizza
How I get involved: TA, OCSA member, CAP buddy.
Why I love my program
I love interacting with patients and creating a plan to optimize their drug therapy.
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
Shabby - Science and Aviation
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Minor: Biology
Career goal: Air Canada!
Favourite food: Watermelon and just water
How I get involved: Science ambassador involvement and Waterloo Welington Flight Centre volunteer events!
Tim - Biology
Year: 1 (Graduate studies)
Stream of study: Regular
Specialization: Microbiology
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
Tiffany - Honours Science
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Minors: Biology and Medical Physiology
Career goal: Pharmacist
Favourite food: Bubble Tea
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
Maya - Biology
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Minor: Mathematics
Career goal: Head Research Scientist of a lab team (likely in the government, type of lab TBD)
Favourite food: Chicken wings
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.
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.
Akshay - Physics and Astronomy
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Joint Honours: Mathematics
Minors: Biophysics, Economics
Matthew - Biomedical Sciences
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: Medical researcher in the field of oncology
Favourite food: Fish tacos
Alex - Life Physics
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: I want to practice medicine. I'm thinking emergency doctor, ophthalmology, pediatrics, or oncology (in no specific order). Fingers crossed about getting into medical school in the first place!
Favourite food: Sushi or Peaches or Cheesecake Ice cream (can't decide)
Sarah - Biochemistry
Year: 2
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: Soft-shell tacos!
Katya - Materials and Nanosciences
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Researching something in the very very broad field of materials science or nanoscience.
Favourite food: Salami
How I get involved: Orientation leader (Sci-eye and front-line leader), VP of MNS Soc.
Sarah - Pharmacy
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: To earn my PharmD and work in a clinical setting where I can focus on educating patients about their health.
Favourite food: Pretty much anything sweet, like cheesecake!
Cody - Biology
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Specialization: Microbiology
Career goal: Clinical Microbiology/Public Health Microbiology
Favourite food: Curry
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
Carson - Earth Sciences
Year: 1 (M.Sc)
Stream of study: Co-op
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
Carlene - Honours Science
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Minors: Medical Physiology and Psychology
Career goal: I'm looking to go to professional school - hopefully something that combines helping people and science.
Favourite food: Sushi
Temi - Biomedical Sciences
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: Medicine
Favourite food: Peppermint tea
How I get involved: I currently work as a Peer Success Coach with the Student Success Office. I enjoy singing in ACE, an acapella club and volunteering with our campus response team, UWCRT.
Megan - Environmental Science
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Minor: Biology
Specialization: Geoscience
Career goal: I'd love to work in conservation at some level! I want to be outside and in nature as much as I can.
Favourite food: Chocolate
Deep - Biomedical Sciences
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Minor: Chemistry
Career goal: Cosmetic dentist
Favourite food: Burrito bowls
Kshiti - Materials and Nanosciences
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: I want to pursue Engineering concepts in the future after doing some research. I'm looking into graduate school programs for further opportunities.
Favourite food: Chocolate chip cookies
Kevin - Optometry
Year: 1
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: Optometrist!!
Favourite food: BBQ anything
How I get involved: CRT responder, Intramural sports
Susy - Biology
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Animal Biology
Career goal: Medical doctor
Favourite food: 4oz Burger from South Street Burger
Jane - Environmental Science
Year: 3
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
Favourite food: My favourite food is sushi, especially sashimi!
Sebastien - Biotechnology/Economics
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Happiness
Favourite food: Cheesecake
How I get involved:
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
Zahra - Biomedical Sciences
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Minor: Psychology
Career goal: Speech language pathologist
Favourite food: Cucumbers
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
Taylor - Biology
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Possibly Microbiology
Career goal: Researching the human microbiome and teaching microbiology!
Favourite food: Burritos
Daniel - Physics and Astronomy
Year: 2
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.
Katelyn - Environmental Science
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Ecology
Career goal: Where the wild things are, AKA travel for field work and interact with all sorts of biodiversity.
Favourite food: Crème brûlée torched very generously, or affogato served over a dark chocolate brownie.
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!
Dwiti - Biomedical Sciences
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Minor: Music
Career goal: A doctor, but not sure what kind yet!
Favourite food: Chocolate
How I get involved: Biol 130L Teaching Assistant and a Science Ambassador!
Alitsia - Biochemistry
Year: 4
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!
Ashley - Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountancy
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Controller/CFO at a Biotechnology firm
Favourite food: Japanese Curry
How I get involved: S.W.A.M Kitchener-Waterloo, Teaching Assistant
Francesca - Biomedical Sciences
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: I'm hoping to pursue a career in medicine.
Favourite food: Filipino Food! Specifically a dish called Tocino
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
Natalie - Environmental Science
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Ecology
Career goal: Graduate school researching evolutionary biology and ecology... but only after a year or so of building a van and travelling down the west coast.
Favourite food: Thai Curry
Gurlin - Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountancy
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Consulting for pharmaceuticals
Favourite food: Spaghetti
Janet - Optometry
Year: 1
Stream of study: Regular
Career goal: Optometrist
Favourite food: Sushi
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
Melissa - Biotechnology/Economics
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: My current career goal is to work in industry in the biotechnology field. Along the way to that goal, I am hoping to do graduate school in a molecular biology/ biotechnology related field.
Favourite food: My favourite food is mac and cheese but homemade, not KD.
Brooke - Biochemistry
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: To become a renowned radiochemist and nuclear medicine researcher.
Favourite food: Shawarma
How I get involved: I am a science ambassador, research assistant, CHEM 266L teaching assistant, a member of chem club, and a science outreach volunteer.
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
Sharyn - Psychology
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Wherever I am led!
Favourite food: BBQ chicken wings
How I get involved: I am in Power2Change, Association of Caribbean student and I work at UWaterloo Athletics!
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
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!
Cherry - Pharmacy
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Not sure yet, I'm going to take advantage of co-op to try different work settings.
Favourite food: Chatime or TenRen's honey green tea with tapioca
Nandini - Biology
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Minor: Medical Physiology
Career goal: Health MBA
Favourite food: Chocolate cake
How I get involved: Science society, SSHT, first year housing rep
Emily - Chemistry
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Computational
Career goal: Right now, I think it'd be really cool to work at a university doing research, maybe even becoming a professor.
Favourite food: Burgers!
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!
Christine - Biomedical Sciences
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Minors: Chemistry and Medical Physiology
Career goal: Not completely sure, but definitely aiming for somewhere in the medical field!
Favourite food: Chocolate
Joy - Science and Aviation
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Specialization: Earth Science
Career goal: Commercial pilot of a major airline
Favourite food: Ginger Ale
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
Oz - Materials and Nanosciences
Year: 3
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
Janet - Biochemistry
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Minor: Economics
Specialization: Biotechnology
Career goal: I hope to do research and development for cosmetics.
Favourite food: Donuts
Nicki - Biochemistry
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: I would like to continue doing research in Science (maybe as a professor), likely some combination of bioinformatics, biochemistry and microbiology!
Favourite food: Calamari
Becca - Earth Sciences
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Hydrogeology
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.
Favourite food: Raspberry Lemonade
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
Winnie - Science and Aviation
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Specialization: Earth Sciences
Career goal: Airline Pilot
Favourite food: Lasagna
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
Mary - Pharmacy
Year: 1
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: I'm hoping to become a pharmacist
Favourite food: Chicken Wings
Christian - Biomedical Sciences
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Minor: Psychology
Kimia - Biomedical Sciences
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Minors: Psychology and Medical Physiology
Option: Bioinformatics
Career goal: Bioinformatician
Favourite food: Quesada
Chloe - Environmental Science
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Specialization: Ecology
Career goal: I hope to get a job that allows me to interact with nature on a daily basis and contribute to conservation efforts.
Favourite food: Croissants
