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.
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News
Subha Kalyaanamoorthy receives Ontario Early Researcher Award
Chemistry professor Subha Kalyaanamoorthy has been awarded $140,000 from the Government of Ontario’s Early Researcher Awards program to further her research in pressing environmental issues.
2+2 student finds community in Science at Waterloo
As part of the 2+2 program with Beijing Jiaotong University, Wendy Guo came to the University of Waterloo for years three and four of her degree in Materials and Nanoscience. She chose Waterloo for its top ranking in physics and its global reputation.
Homegrown giving for student success
Today is the University of Waterloo’s first Giving Day! Learn why members of our Science community choose to give back, and how their support impacts our students.
Events
Reunion 2025
Come back to campus to reconnect with classmates, see what's new in Science, and explore some science experiments and with your family and classmates.
Physics and Astronomy Seminar Series: Paul Corkum
High-Harmonic Generation -- A Universal Response of Matter to Intense Light
Paul Corkum
Joint Attosecond Science Lab
University of Ottawa and National Research Council of Canada
Friday, June 13, 2025
10:00 a.m.
In-person: STC 0020
Ottawa Alumni Networking Reception at CSC
In conjunction with the annual meeting of the Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition (CSC 2025) in Ottawa, the Faculty of Science and the Department of Chemistry will be hosting a networking reception at Beyond the Pale Byward Taproom and invite all science alumni in the area to attend.
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.