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News
Service learning in the Dominican Republic
Ashani Panchal was one of 12 students who embarked on a journey to the Dominican Republic to complete service learning with the not-for-profit organization H204ALL.
Waterloo celebrates the remarkable career of Professor Donna Strickland
Donna Strickland, professor in the Physics and Astronomy department and Nobel Prize Laureate, has been named University Professor by the University of Waterloo.
Professor Kostadinka Bizheva named a 2025 Optica Fellow
Professor Kostadinka Bizheva has recently been named a 2025 Optica Fellow for her exceptional contributions to optical imaging in ophthalmology.
Events
Science in the City - Tackling the global climate crisis
Come join us to explore how University of Waterloo experts are developing innovative solutions to address one of the most pressing issues of our time.
This free event takes place at the Catalyst Commons. Light snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Please register!
WCA-KPL Public Talk - Galaxies, Clusters, and the Biggest Things in the Universe (Roan Haggar)
Astrophysics deals with structures of incredible sizes and scales. But what are the biggest things out there, and how big can something actually get? In this month’s KPL astronomy talk, Roan Haggar will speak about galaxy clusters, the largest objects in our Universe that are held together by gravity, discussing what clusters are made from and what we can learn by studying them.
Fish and Frogs Field Day
Zoological field research techniques showcase, for high school students.
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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.