Breaking boundaries in water research

Celebrating the distinguished careers of Water Institute faculty

The Water Institute bids a heartfelt farewell to 11* faculty members retiring in 2024. Their exceptional contributions to water research and education have shaped the lives of hundreds of students and strengthened the University of Waterloo’s reputation as a leader in water research.

While commonly associated with the summer, algal blooms can also persist into the fall. As of late October 2024, blooms were still present along the southern shores of Lake Erie.

Researchers are using bacteria that eat food scraps to create a new kind of fully biodegradable plastic that reduces waste and could be less expensive to manufacture than current plastics are.