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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Solving the problems of tomorrow through innovative research
News
Taking on the quantum industry: A not-so-average-Joe uses business skills to facilitate scientific advancement
Joe Han, BSc ’06 (Science and Business), is an entrepreneur, investor, and advocate for the field of quantum physics. With a University of Waterloo degree in Science and Business, specializing in physics and astronomy, Joe uses his multidisciplinary perspective to propel scientific advancement in industry settings.
Long-time staff member Marianne Vandergriendt named Honorary Member of the University
Marianne Vandergriendt, a long-time staff member in Science, was recognized for her service to the University of Waterloo at fall convocation. She was named an Honorary Member of the University, acknowledging her 43 years in the Earth and Environmental Sciences department.
Charting the quantum unknown
PhD student Sijia Wang explores the intersection of gravity, quantum mechanics, and information theory to illuminate the mysteries of quantum gravity.
Events
Chemistry Seminar Series: Adam Shuhendler
Nanoscale Sentinels and Molecular Beacons: Illuminating Disease from the Inside Out
Adam Shuhendler
Professor, Department of Chemistry & Biomolecular Science
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
11:00 a.m.
In-person: C2-361
Externship and Career Experiential Learning (ExCEL) Visit
Ready to step outside the classroom and into the field? Join us for an interactive afternoon at the Conservation Halton Foundation, where you’ll discover how science, planning, and restoration work together to protect our local watersheds and ecosystems.
This is more than just a tour—it’s your chance to connect with professionals, explore real-world environmental solutions, and see how today’s conservation efforts are building a more sustainable future.
This event is for University of Waterloo Students only.
Chirped Pulse Amplification 40th Celebration - with Donna Strickland
Join us for a special evening celebrating the 40th anniversary of Nobel Laureate Dr. Donna Strickland’s CPA, a milestone marking her extraordinary journey in science and innovation.
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