University of Waterloo - Faculty of Science

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Since its founding in 1958, Waterloo's Faculty of Science has been instrumental in placing the university at the forefront of innovation, discovery and learning. The Faculty offers more than 50 core science specializations and options in the Departments of Biology, Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry, and Earth and Environmental Sciences. It is also home to two world-class professional schools, Canad

a’s only English-speaking School of Optometry and one of only two Pharmacy Co-op programs in North America.

09/01/2026

What if the air around you was the biggest threat to your experiment?
 
Inside this advanced glovebox system, researchers work in an oxygen and moisture-free environment to create advanced battery materials from scratch. Using v***r deposition, ultra-thin layers of lithium and other metals are built with incredible precision, helping drive the future of energy storage.
 
And that’s it for this series of cool s*** Athan found in Science. Thanks for coming along, and bye from Athan! 👋

08/28/2026

The University of Waterloo is pleased to welcome internationally recognized researchers Dr. Talia Bettcher and Dr. James Wolffsohn through the Government of Canada’s Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada program.

Their appointments reflect Canada’s commitment to attracting world-leading talent and advancing research that addresses complex societal and health challenges. Supported through long-term funding and institutional investment, their work will drive innovation in gender-based violence prevention, transgender community resilience, equitable eye care, and vision-loss prevention.

As part of the Government of Canada’s Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative, these appointments strengthen Canada’s research excellence while reinforcing the University of Waterloo’s role as a global leader in discovery, innovation, and impact.

More: https://uwaterloo.ca/news/waterloo-welcomes-inaugural-eddie-goldenberg-research-chairs |

08/26/2026

Professional problem creator, problem solver and occasional coffee enthusiast ☕️🧪😏

08/19/2026

Dream job = ✈️ + 🌇

08/14/2026

💧 What’s really in a drop of water? At the EIT building, Nathan checked out an orbitrap mass spectrometer.
 
This instrument can identify what’s hiding in a tiny water sample by measuring molecules with incredible accuracy, helping researchers detect PFAS, microplastics, and other environmental contaminants.

More cool s*** coming soon 😏

08/13/2026

Made by Waterloo: Waterloo alum Olivia Vento (BSc ‘25) has reimagined a simple pastime to bring dignity, connection and joy to older adults. 🧩 🙌

That's a wrap on ChemX 2026! 🧪 Thank you to our high school campers for an unforgettable week of hands-on chemistry, new...
08/10/2026

That's a wrap on ChemX 2026! 🧪 Thank you to our high school campers for an unforgettable week of hands-on chemistry, new friendships, and discovering what university science is all about. We loved having you on campus! 💙

08/07/2026

Imagine being able to see something smaller than a nanometre 👀

Athan is back with more cool s*** he’s found in science! This week: a transmission electron microscope (TEM) that can image objects as small as 0.1 nanometres - small enough to reveal individual atomic structures!

Stay tuned for more cool s*** next week. 😏

08/04/2026

Meet Cooper 👋, a Master of Science in Earth Sciences student at University of Waterloo!
 
Cooper’s research is focused on establishing a process-based understanding of methane, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon dioxide leakage from legacy wells in northern British Columbia. His findings can have direct implications for communities and governments that manage contamination risks and greenhouse gas emissions from legacy wells.
 
🔗 Learn more about his research at the link in bio!

07/30/2026

Athan is back with today’s discovery: a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer. 🧲

NMR works by placing a sample in a powerful magnetic field and hitting it with radiofrequency pulses. By measuring how atomic nuclei absorb and re-emit that energy, scientists can reveal a detailed chemical fingerprint of the sample.

Just another day in Waterloo Science… and trust us, Athan has found plenty more cool s*** to share. Stay tuned!

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