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
Using machine learning to accelerate drug development
Developing new drugs to treat illnesses has typically been a slow and expensive process. However, a team of researchers at the University of Waterloo uses machine learning to speed up the development time.
Waterloo PhD candidate becomes Fellow of the Society of Actuaries
Austin Riis-Due was a high school senior in Fort Worth, Texas, when he passed his first actuarial exam.
Tamer Özsu wins Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision
University Professor M. Tamer Öszu has received the Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision, a prestigious recognition conferred annually since 2005 by Waterloo’s Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs in collaboration with the Graduate Student Association.
Events
Math Strategic Framework consultation drop-ins
A year ago, the Faculty of Mathematics launched the Math Strategic Framework (MSF). Your input helped shape focus areas and initiatives. Now we hope you’ll take some time to provide valuable feedback for the annual prioritization and implementation exercise.
Queer Film Series
Join us for a free monthly film series focusing on films with queer themes, characters, and stories. Open to everyone on campus!
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.