
Discovery and Innovation through Science at Waterloo
Training the Next Generation of Scientists
Science at Waterloo is a global leader in research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge and imagination. From black holes and quantum computing, to ensuring the health of our great lakes, or creating new materials, medications and vision care, our research leads to disruptive innovations that will ensure a healthy and sustainable future.
Science by the Numbers
So, what’s being a Science student like?
Solving the problems of tomorrow through innovative research
News
Science that matters: Lauren Hoare
Lauren Hoare is an MSc Candidate in the School of Optometry and Vision Science whose research is making significant strides – literally – in understanding amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye.
Stanley Miao wins the Alumni Gold Medal
Congratulations to Stanley Miao on receiving this year’s Faculty of Science Alumni Gold Medal.
Science students recognized with Faculty of Science Foundation Awards
Congratulations to our outstanding undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science on receiving the prestigious Faculty of Science Foundation Awards!
Events
Chemistry Seminar Series: Samuel Johnson
Carbide as an Ancillary Ligand for Multielectron Reactivity in a Pentanuclear Nickel Complex
Samuel Johnson
Professor, Department of Chemistry
University of Windsor
Thursday, June 26, 2025
11:00 a.m.
In-person: C2-361
Science Day 2025
Show your Science Spirit! The first annual Science Day is on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm to celebrate Waterloo Science with our incredible community.
NASA Space Apps Challenge Waterloo
Bringing the world’s largest annual global hackathon to Waterloo
On October 4–5, 2025, this two-day hackathon will bring together a diverse community of technologists, scientists, engineers, designers, and storytellers in the Waterloo region to build innovative projects and prototypes that address real-world problems using NASA’s open data.
Support the Faculty of Science
Your support enables the Faculty of Science to empower the next generation of scientists; unleashing potential for discovery, innovation and ground-breaking scientific research. Together we will inspire our students to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. Consider making a gift today or explore the Faculty of Science’s priority funds to support the areas that matter most.