Faculty of Science

More than 5700 students in undergraduate and graduate programs in five departments

Faculty of Science Strategic Priority Fund

Enhance the student experience, recruit and retain talent, support research and strategic priorities

Creating Lasting Impact in an Evolving World

In the Faculty of Science, we encourage students to explore, to question, to open their minds. We nurture their passion for pushing boundaries and help them discover new ways to protect and improve our world.

Now more than ever, we need science. Tomorrow’s scientists will help to change people’s lives for the better.

Alumni

“Not only do scholarships help young scientists to realize their dreams, but those young scientists in turn make their own contributions to the betterment of society.”

Dr. Ruey Yu

— Alumnus, entrepreneur and philanthropist

Science student inspecting echo technology

Create lasting impact in an evolving world.

Help students and faculty members probe the mysteries of science and advance life-changing work like the protection of endangered species, breakthroughs in quantum computing, newly-discovered light sources for improved health, and green chemistry.

Make your gift today.

Student

“I want to make STEM inclusive and show that any curious and creative person can study science. To interested girls: know that there is a community of women who support you.”

Angéline Lafleur

— physics and electrical engineering student and scholarship recipient

Faculty Priorities

The Faculty of Science is a place where students ask “what if?” instead of “what is.” We encourage and empower bold minds to push boundaries; and ignite a drive – within students as well as the ways in which they learn – towards innovation. With a focus on six key research areas, you can help us tackle some of the great scientific challenges of our time:

Fundamental and applied mathematics and statistics
Biomolecular sciences and augmented biology
Advanced materials and photonics
Environment and resources
Catalysis and renewable energy
Quantum information

Entrepreneurship in Science

We need to inspire students to combine their scientific curiosity with an entrepreneur’s mindset! The Entrepreneurship Fund allows them to develop projects that can be brought to market to solve real-world challenges. It gives them access to an entrepreneur in residence for guidance and support.

Science student in Yukon inspecting a satellite

International Mobility Scholarships

In a world in which there seem to be so many divisions and increasingly complex challenges, these scholarships break down barriers, cross borders and open minds.

Help to solve some of the world’s most complex sustainability challenges

Citizen science to the rescue! Scientists and researchers are collaborating with the public or external partners to make an impact on an important societal issue.

Create hands-on learning for students at the bioGARAGE

Since the completion of the human genome project, we have entered an era of unprecedented breakthrough and innovation in molecular biology (i.e. mRNA!) dubbed the DNA Revolution. bioGARAGE will be a regional leader in this movement by serving as a hub for students, faculty, and industry; with space in the new STEM Complex, this unique lab will enable educational exploration.

Message from the Dean Barriault

The world is constantly evolving, and so must the science which guides it. Driven by our collective curiosity and desire to discover, Science has the power to transform every aspect of our lives for the better. Your support can achieve great progress. Let us help you to create a lasting impact!

Get in touch

Trista Lynch-Black

Director, Major Giving & Corporate Partnerships
[email protected]
(613) 617-7106

Julia Canning

Manager, Faculty Development
[email protected]
(343) 996-1315

Joella Gencher, CFRE

Senior Specialist, Faculty Development, STEM
[email protected]
(613) 698-7467