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
Science researchers receive grants through NSERC Alliance Quantum
Researchers in the Faculty of Science have been awarded funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Alliance Quantum grants program. This funding supports projects that aim to advance quantum computing, quantum communications, and quantum sensing.
What does polymer science have to do with building more sustainable batteries?
As a chemist, Dr. Yangju Lin tackles the big picture by looking at its smallest pieces. His research combines polymer science with device applications, offering molecular solutions that can help address practical challenges, such as sustainable energy.
4 tips for building a competitive medical school application
The path to medical school begins long before an application is submitted. For science alumnus Ahmed Abdelkader (BSc ’23), that journey took shape at the University of Waterloo.
Events
WCA-KPL Public Talk: Black Holes and Beyond (Lucy Pothier-Bogoslowski)
Black holes are massive objects from which even light cannot escape -- so how can we "see" them? In this month's KPL astronomy talk, Lucy Pothier-Bogoslowski will discuss several observational techniques and properties of black holes that allow us to observe them and their impact on their environments from small to large scales.
Please register through the KPL events page.
Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conference 2026
We invite you to join us for the Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conference 2026, a three-day gathering that brings together academics, Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, students, and community organizations to share research, stories, and practices grounded in Indigenous science.
Learn more and register.
Chemistry alumni networking reception during CSC
Attending this year's Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition (CSC) in Toronto this year? Meet us at Kellys Landing for a chance to reconnect with your classmates, network with fellow alumni and hear updates from Science leadership about the Department of Chemistry and Faculty of Science.
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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.
