Program: Honours Mathematical Physics, Pure Mathematics Minor and Astrophysics Minor
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: He/Him
Career goal: Theoretical/Experimental Physicist
How I get involved: I am involved as a Science Ambassador and Undergraduate Student Representative at the Department of Physics and Astronomy as well as an External Affairs Executive at the Canadian Undergraduate Physics Conference (CUPC) organizing team this year.
Program: Environmental Sciences
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns:
Career goal: Wildlife Conservation
How I get involved: I joined the green residence ambassadors during my time in residence last year, I was able to help out with green initiatives around res and loved the weekly discussions. This year I've joined the lacrosse club and WATROX!
Program: Environmental Sciences, Ecology Specialization
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Not sure, but likely research or monitoring work involving aquatic or marine habitats.
Program: Biochemistry
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Program: Physics and Astronomy
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Research
How I get involved: School events and now as a Science Ambassador!
Program: Pharmacy
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: To be a licensed Pharmacist. Not entirely sure in which area yet but currently I'm interested in Hospital Pharmacy.
Program: Psychology
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Still figuring it out!
Program: Physics and Astronomy
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: He/Him
Career goal: Graduate school in astrophysics and to conduct my own research
How I get involved: I work at the PAC Rock Climbing Wall! It's a ton of fun, everyone should come check it out.
Program: Biomedical Sciences
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Pursuing graduate school and doing research for now!
How I get involved: I've been an excutive member of a few clubs on campus such as uwrighttoplay and the Biomedical sciences student association and I'm planning to join more clubs this term! Ive also volunteered with U at Waterloo day, and Science ready day earlier this year. I also volunteered at the science CnD this past spring term and I'm volunteering again this fall and winter term. I was also an orinetation leader welcoming students before the start of this term! Outside of school, I volunteer at the hospital whenever I have free time :)
Program: Biology
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Research
How I get involved: Other than being an Science Ambassador, I am a Residence Life Don for one of the Residences on Campus. Also, I do both bouldering and top rope climbing at the PAC Rock wall.
Program: Psychology, Biology minor
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Family Physician
How I get involved: I am the co-president of UW Healthcare Symposium, where we run pitch competitions, healthcare themed events, and skills workshops for students at the university. I enjoy being a part of such an amazing team with so many other like minded people! Getting involved with this club has helped me make so many meaningful connections with my peers as well as healthcare and industry professionals. Additionally, in September I was a science orientation leader for incoming undergraduate students. I thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity, and I loved mentoring the new incoming science students at Waterloo!
Program: Mathematical Physics, Pure Mathematics minor
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: He/Him
Career goal: Mathematician
How I get involved: Clubs are my go to for getting involved, and I'd like to thank and give a shout out to PhysClub!! Clubs are an amazing way to socialize, meet new people, and an outreach for support.
Program: Environmental Sciences, Ecology specialization, Legal studies minor
Year: 4A
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: After grad school, pursuing a job in Toxicology research. A job that allows me to combine field work, lab work, office work and travel!
Program: Earth Science, Geophysics Specialization
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: My career goal is to work as a geophysicist, conducting field work around the world.
Program: Biochemistry Co-op, Biotechnology Specialization
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: He/Him
Career goal: My goal after my undergrad is to pursue a Masters in Chemistry, most likely Analytical Chemistry. After a MSc, a position in Research & Development pertaining to Analytical Chemistry is the goal!
Program: Biology
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
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!
Year: 4th
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Healthcare
How I get involved: I was a part of iGEM, a synthetic biology club at Waterloo, for three years as a member, lab lead, and student advisor. I've also been an orientation leader for two years and this is my second year as a science ambassador! This year I'm also excited to be a peer mentor!
Program: Psychology, Biology minor
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Psychiatry and/or Research, still figuring it out
Program: Biomedical science with a minor in Medical Physiology
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Medicine
How I get involved: Apart from being a Science Ambassador (x2) and a Team lead this year, I am also a residence life undergraduate Don and EDGE ambassador. I was also an O-week leader this year. With the multiple clubs offered at UW, I am a member of the UW Premed club, UW book club, UW BMLT, UW Supporting Sickkids, UW CAG, Women in Healthcare club and many more. I am also a part of the residence life dodgeball intermural team
Program: Science and Business, Biology Specialization
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: He/Him
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.
Program: Science and Business
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Broadly speaking, I plan to pursue a CPA designation and I would like to work in a science-based business.
How I get involved: Science orientation, library ambassadors, and science ambassadors!
Program: Pharmacy
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Hospital pharmacist
How I get involved: Teaching Assistant (BIOL 130L), Waterloo Ready Peer Mentor, Science Orientation Coordinator, Science Federation Orientation Committee, Science Society (Peer Mentor Coordinator), Pharmacy Ambassador, UW CAPSI First Year Rep, and SOPhS Admissions Committee Jr Rep
Program: Biomedical Sciences
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Medicine
Program: Materials and Nanosciences
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: I’m still exploring the amazing opportunities out there, but would love to work in a collaborative environment with hands-on experience!
Program: Honours Biology with a minor in Chemistry
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: hopefully something in the medical field
Pronouns: She/Her
How I get involved: I like to take part in some of the many clubs offered at the university. I love the clubs under SciSoc because it's a great place to meet people with the same interests as you and it's a really welcoming community. I also like doing some extracurriculars (ie: Muay Thai)
Program: Honors Physics with a minor in Astrophysics
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: He/Him
Career goal: Researcher / Professor or both!!
How I get involved: Science Ambassadors
Program: Biomedical Sciences with a minor in French Studies
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Medicine
How I get involved: Apart from being a science ambassador, I am also the co-president of UW Supporting SickKids and am a research assistant for both the Developmental Visuomotor Neuroscience Lab and the Prevention Neuroscience Lab.
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Research? Probably going to grad school
Favourite food: Steak
Program: Earth Sciences with Geophysics Specialization, Psychology Minor
Year: 5
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: He/Him
Career goal: Something to do with teaching and inspiring the next generation to become the best people they can be.
Program: Chemistry
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: He/Him
Career goal: Exploring professional work and then teaching
How I get involved: I have been long involved in Science Orientation, last holding the role of O-Team. I have also participated in intramural hockey and work seasonally at ESQ; a STEM camp on campus that promotes and encourages youth to get more involve in STEM.
Program: Medicinal Chemistry
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Pharmacologist or Analytical Chemist
Program: Biology
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: I'm not too sure at the moment! I've always had a strong interest in environmental and wildlife preservation and protection. I also really enjoy working with people. I'm learning that university is a great time to explore your passions, interests, and career aspirations.
How I get involved: Apart from being a Science Ambassador, I have been a Green Residence Ambassador and Mentor. I have also worked part-time in a few labs.
Program: Biomedical Science with a minor in medical physiology
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: He/Him
Career goal: Study medicine and become a cardiologist
How I get involved: I am a teaching assistant (TA) and a volunteer notetaker with accessibility services for various courses. I am a member of the brain exercise initiative and the Pre-med club and I am currently on an intramural team for volleyball. Not only that, but I am a research assistant in the Department of Kinesiology where I study cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology. Furthermore, I am also completing my Undergraduate Thesis with the chemical engineering department, where I am using CRISPR-cas9 to express protein products in recombinant baculovirus expression vectors.
Program: Psychology
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Medicine
How I get involved: In addition to being a science ambassador, I'm starting a volunteer position with Grand River Hospital and venturing out to join a few clubs this year.
Program: Honours Physics
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Either go into nuclear engineering or academia
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Research
How I get involved: I get involved by being a Science Ambasasdor where I do Warrior Chats, outreach, and recruitment events.
Program: Biology
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Healthcare
How I get involved: I joined Science Ambassador because I remember taking the tours when I was considering coming to Waterloo and how my tour guide impacted my decision. I wanted to have the oppurtunity to explain to potential future waterloo students the various reasons why this school stands out!
Program: Honours Science and Aviation, Chemistry Minor
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: My end goal is to become a commercial airline pilot, but after graduation I would probably like to start off as a flight instructor.
Program: Honors Biology Co-op Joint Honors Music, Human Nutrition Minor, Medical Physiology Minor
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: I want to complete a Masters in Food Science (and possibly a PhD if I need one) after I graduate. I hope to work as a Director in Product Development or Innovation in Plant Based Meat or Cultured Meat. Some companies I hope to possibly work at are Beyond Meat, GOOD Meat, or Wildtype Foods!
Program: Honours Physics, Astrophysics Minor
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: They/Them
Career goal: Pursue academic research in astrophysics
How I get involved: Mostly through Ambassadors! I especially enjoy talking to prospective students at in-person events and through the Ask a Science Warrior Chats.
Program: Honours Science, Biology Minor
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: I don't know yet as there are many careers in science, and I am learning as I go. However, I'm currently really interested in biology research, or going to professional school!
Program: Biomedical Sciences, Medical Physiology Minor
Year: 5
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Optometry
Program: Honours Physics and Astronomy
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Research in Astrophysics Fields
Program: Science and Aviation, Minor in Earth Science
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: He/Him
Career goal: Charter Pilot, Cargo Pilot, Airline Pilot or maybe try becoming an Air Traffic Controller
How I get involved: In the past, I have been a member of the Running and Marathon Club and Karate Club. Recently, I was an O-week leader for science orientation. I am currently a TA for AVIA 100 and the Science Representative of UW Aviation Society. I am super excited to now be a science ambassador!
Program: Biochemistry
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Forensic Scientist
Program: Biochemistry with Biotechnology Specialization
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: To be in Biotech industry, and hopefully be at an executive rank!
Program: Biochemistry
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Pharmaceuticals
Program: Honours Biology with Bioinformatics Option
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Career goal: Something related to the healthcare/medical field not fully sure yet!
Pronouns: He/Him
Program: Honours Biology, Biotechnology Specialization
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Microbiologist
How I get involved: VP of Operations for the UW Concert Band Club
Waterloo Charity Knitting Circle
Program: Honours Biology, Biotechnology Specialization
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Research
How I get involved: Biology TA and Science Ambassador
Program: Biology
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: He/Him
Career goal: Optometrist
Program: Science and Business, Biology minor
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Consultant
How I get involved: I am a Biology TA and a member of WatSEF.
Program: Science and Business, specialization Biotechnology
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Working in a pharmaceutical company.
How I get involved: Science Ambassador, EDGE Ambassador.
Program: Science and Business, Biochemistry Specialized
Year: 3
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Not completely sure what job yet! But I have my mind set on working in health field with business incorporated.
Program: Chemistry
Year: 5
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Analytical chemistry
How I get involved: I’m involved at Waterloo through athletics: I play on an intramural volleyball team, and love to attend different fitness classes like spin and yoga. I have also previously been an orientation leader, helping new students transition to university life. I love participating in UW’s Crafts for Charity events, where I get to create something and have the proceeds go to different charities.
Program: Chemistry, Computational Specialization
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: He/Him
Career goal: I hope to work in the green chemistry industry as a chemist/chemical engineer. But first, grad school!
Program: Optometry
Year: 4
Stream of Study: Regular
Pronouns: He/Him
Career Goal: I am to specialize in the area of Cornea & Contact Lenses and become an owner of an Optometry Clinic one day.
Program: Optometry
Year: 1
Stream of Study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career Goal: Optometry and Sports Vision
Program: Pharmacy
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Pharmacist!
How I get involved: UW CAPSI
Program: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Pharmacist!!
How I get involved: During my three years of undergrad before entering the Pharmacy program, I was fortunate to serve as a residence ambassador, O-week leader, Outreach Coordinator for Hemoglobal, VP of Operations for the Muslim Student Association (MSA), and Fundraising Executive for the Orphan Sponsorship Program (OSP). Currently, as a pharmacy student, I remain an active member of the MSA on campus and have also taken on the role of Co-Competitions Coordinator for the Canadian Association of Pharmacist Students and Interns (CAPSI). In addition to being a Science Ambassador, I also got the privilege of being a Pharmacy Ambassador. In my free time, I enjoy playing volleyball intramurals with friends as a way to take a break from academics.
Program: Psychology, Medical physiology minor
Year: 2
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Neuropsychologist or a Clinical Child Psychologist!
Program: Psychology
Year: 4
Stream of study: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Human Resources Manager (i think!)
Program: Honours Science (with CAP status)
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Pharmacist!
Program: Honours Science
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Pharmacy
Program: Honours Science
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Pharmacy
How I get involved: I'm engaged on campus with various clubs and roles. I am an Events Coordinator for the Women's in Healthcare, UW BOBATIME, and TMA clubs, and I also hold the position of Volunteer Manager for CnD.
Program: Honours Science
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Medicine/Healthcare
Program: Honours Science + Conditional Admission to Pharmacy (CAP)
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Pharmacist
Program: Honours Science
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Pharmacy
Program: Honours Science
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Pharmacist
Program: Honours Science
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Pharmacist
How I get involved:I am currently a science ambassador and science outreach volunteer.
Program: Honours Science
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Optometry
How I get involved: Science ambassador, pre-optometry club, and fitness classes!
Program: Honours Science
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: He/Him
Career goal: Pharmacy
Program: Honours Biomedical Sciences, Minor in Psychology
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Dentistry
Program: Honours Biomedical Sciences
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: He/Him
Career goal: Doctor
Program: Biomedical Sciences
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Medical School
Program: Biomedical Sciences
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Pharmacy
Program: Biomedical Sciences, Psychology Minor
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Researcher
Program: Biomedical Science
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Dentistry
Program: Biomedical Sciences
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: He/Him
Career goal: Go to get into Pharmacy School and practice Pharmacy
Program: Biomedical Sciences
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: I have a goal to go into the medical field for sure! I have an interest in either Pharmacy or Physician Assistant studies but understand how difficult it is to get in, so I'm preparing my application!
Program: Biomedical Sciences minor in Medical Physiology
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: He/Him
Career goal: I would love to have a job in the healthcare field where I can test my potential.
How I get involved: I am part of the Pre-Med-Club, SciSoc, WUSA, Animal Rights Club and the BMSA. I also love to play hockey, dodgeball and volleyball during intramurals at CIF.
Program: Biomedical Sciences
Year: 5
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: He/Him
Career goal: Medical doctor
How I get involved: I am the co-president of the UW Undergraduate Research Club, which we relaunched in the Fall 2023 term. I was also a 2023 Science Orientation Leader. I've volunteered before with SciSoc and Science Outreach, and currently work on a weekly basis as a volunteer for the STEPS program at the Centre for Community, Clinical, and Applied Research Excellence (CCCARE). As well, I have been a Science Ambassador since 2023.
Program: Biomedical Sciences
Year: 4
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: He/Him
Career goal: I would like be a Family Doctor
Program: Environmental Sciences, specialized in Ecology
Year: 3
Stream: Co-op
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Environmental Scientist
Program: Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Psychology
Year: 2
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Medicine or research
How I get involved: In addition to being a science ambassador, I am also a part of the UW Supporting SickKids Club, Pre-Med Club, Science Society, and WiSTEM. Moreover, I volunteer with AccessAbility Services as a notetaker while devoting time to my involvement with Waterloo Science Outreach. I have also had the pleasure of being a Science Orientation Leader this past year, and am currently working as a research assistant with a faculty member from the University of Waterloo's School of Pharmacy.
Program: Biomedical Sciences
Year: 3
Stream of study: Regular
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Medicine
How I get involved: I have been involved in the Black Medical Leaders of Tomorrow (University club) for just over a year and a half, first as a Junior representative, then creative director and now Vice-President. I also love getting involved on campus; I've been an Orientation Leader, You@Waterloo day volunteer, Spring Welcome week volunteer and Chem Lab days volunteer. During the summer, I had the opportunity to complete an NSERC in a microbiology lab on campus, and I'm still involved part-time.
