As North America's only dedicated Faculty of Math, we are nationally and internationally recognized as one of the top schools for Mathematics and Computer Science.
With nearly $30 million in research funding (2019/20) and an alumni network of over 45,000 across more than 100 countries, our students, faculty, and graduates continue to push the boundaries of research to discover new ways to harness the power of mathematics, computer science, and statistics.
News
DeepSearch uses deep learning to identify proteins
Peptide identification is a core challenge in proteomics, the study of proteins, their structure and functions.
In Memoriam: Ian McGee
Dr. Ian James McGee, a professor emeritus of Applied Mathematics at the University of Waterloo, died on February 19, 2025. He was 87.
Michael Wallace is back for another year of Roll Up to Win
Paper cups are back for this year’s Tim Hortons Roll Up to Win sweepstakes — and so is high-profile winner, Dr. Michael Wallace.
Events
Black History Trivia Night
Impress your friends and flex your trivia muscles in a fun trivia night celebrating the history of Black culture, achievements, and milestones.
Dean's Town Hall - Staff Event
Staff are invited to join Mark Giesbrecht, Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics, along with Christiane Lemieux, Associate Dean Operations and Academic, to discuss updates about the budget and the Faculty's financial situation.
Think About Math!
Think About Math! (TAM) is a full-day workshop designed to inspire grade 9 and 10 students specifically from underrepresented gender identities in math. They will explore math through engaging activities that show how mathematics can be fun, relevant, and lead to exciting career opportunities.