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
Anita Layton named University Professor
Congratulations to Anita Layton, professor of applied mathematics and computer science, who has been named a University Professor.
Anita Layton receives 2025 CAIMS*SCMAI Research Prize
Congratulations to Anita Layton, professor of applied mathematics and computer science, who has received the 2025 CAIMS*SCMAI Research Prize.
Research shows ratio of potassium to sodium intake key to regulating blood pressure
New research from the University of Waterloo suggests increasing the ratio of dietary potassium to sodium intake may be more effective for lowering blood pressure than simply reducing sodium intake.
Events
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.
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.
Siv Sivaloganathan’s Celebration of Life
Join us for a celebration of Sivabal Sivaloganathan's, chair of Waterloo’s Department of Applied Mathematics (2016-2023) and Professor Applied Mathematics (1990-2025), life and his enormous impact on the Department of Applied Mathematics, the Faculty of Mathematics and the whole University of Waterloo.