Juenwen Liu in lab with a student.

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.

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Generously funded by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), the Faculty of Science has introduced the new CNL Undergraduate Science Scholarship. We are pleased to celebrate the first recipient of this scholarship alongside Science’s many scholarship recipients at this week’s Student Awards Banquet.

March 8 is International Women’s Day. This year’s theme, Accelerate Action, calls for increased momentum and urgency in addressing the systemic barriers and biases that women face, in both their personal and professional lives. Meet some of the exceptional women in Science who are helping to #AccelerateAction for gender equality.

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