# A powerhouse of discovery and innovation
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[**Scientists discover first method to safely back up quantum information**
Quantum information researchers solve longstanding “no cloning” problem with encryption workaround](https://uwaterloo.ca/news/media/scientists-discover-first-method-safely-back-quantum)
[**How estrogen helps protect women from high blood pressure**
New research sheds light on why premenopausal women face lower hypertension risk and what that means for treatment after menopause](https://uwaterloo.ca/news/media/how-estrogen-helps-protect-women-high-blood-pressure)
[**The hidden impact of polluted snow**
Research into light and snow interactions provides new insights into how pollution can affect vegetation growth and impact ecosystems](https://uwaterloo.ca/news/media/hidden-impact-polluted-snow)
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# A powerhouse of discovery and innovation
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 (2024/25) 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.
[Start your future with Math
Undergraduate Studies](https://uwaterloo.ca/math/undergraduate-studies)
[Take math to the next level
Graduate Studies](https://uwaterloo.ca/math/graduate-studies)
[Discover the future of Mathematics
Math Research](https://uwaterloo.ca/math/research)
[Change the world with mathematics
Math Innovation](https://uwaterloo.ca/math-innovation/)
[Stay connected and involved
Alumni & Friends](https://uwaterloo.ca/math/alumni-and-friends)
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[View "About Mathematics" on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqqiZ1Hgxv8)
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[View "Faculty of Mathematics Tour" on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdxYAg8QEA8)
News
Events
## News
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
## [Three students receive Graduate Research Excellence Awards](https://uwaterloo.ca/math/news/three-students-receive-graduate-research-excellence-awards)
Congratulations to Pulkit Sinha, Ruikun Zhou, and Xiao Zhong, who have all received [Graduate Research Excellence Awards](https://uwaterloo.ca/current-graduate-students/catalogs/graduate-funding-and-awards-database/faculty-mathematics-graduate-research-excellence-award).
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
## [Structured outputs only 75% accurate](https://uwaterloo.ca/math/news/structured-outputs-only-75-accurate)
New research from the University of Waterloo shows that artificial intelligence (AI) still struggles with some basic software development tasks, raising questions about how reliably AI systems can assist developers.
Monday, March 16, 2026
## [Computer science co-ops elevate pediatric care](https://uwaterloo.ca/math/news/computer-science-co-ops-elevate-pediatric-care)
Each term, students from Pharmacy, Computer Science and beyond are embedded in teams delivering world-class care and transformational research for children and youth with disabilities and medical complexity.
## Events
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 5:00 pm
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## [Math Grad Class Send-off 2026](https://uwaterloo.ca/math/events/math-grad-class-send-2026)
Celebrate before you graduate! The Faculty of Mathematics invites you to join us for Grad Class Send-Off 2026 to celebrate and honour your achievements as an undergraduate student.
- [Current students](https://uwaterloo.ca/math/events?audience[1]=1)
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[Current undergraduate students](https://uwaterloo.ca/math/events?audience[2]=2);
- [Reception](https://uwaterloo.ca/math/reception)