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
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.
Linda Wang: Co-op of the Year
Linda Wang (she/her), a third-year Computer Science student, is the Co-op Student of the Year for the Faculty of Math.
Alum Q&A: Kristy Gao
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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.
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.
Grad Class Send-off 2025
The Faculty of Mathematics invites graduating students to join us at this celebratory event, hosted in honour of your accomplishments. Enjoy an evening of delicious food, receive a keepsake gift, make memories, and hear inspirational speeches by the Dean of Mathematics, Mark Giesbrecht and Math alumni.
Celebrate before you graduate!