HUMANS OF WATERLOO

THE GRADUATE STUDENTS

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Stories about Waterloo graduate students who are transforming their fields of study, communities, workplaces and the world.

FACULTY OF ARTS

NADINE GHANEM

MA STUDENT, PSYCHOLOGY

Helping kids reach their potential, from research to real world

For this master's student, a love of working with children grew into a thesis that explores how to nurture their independent learning skills.

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HEATHER GEORGE

PHD STUDENT, HISTORY

Reimagining the museum through Indigenous values and teachings

This doctoral student says Indigenous practices can make heritage preservation more equitable and inclusive.

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KARMVIR PADDA

PHD STUDENT, SOCIOLOGY (CO-OP)

The surprising power of asking questions

For this PhD student, curiosity opens the door to new opportunities.

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

CHINAZOM UWAOMA

MASTER OF BUSINESS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND TECHNOLOGY (MBET) STUDENT

Driving social impact through entrepreneurship

Inside Waterloo's vibrant startup ecosystem, this MBET student found the resources and inspiration he needs to scale.

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DANIELLE RIPSMAN

PHD STUDENT, MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

Puzzling with purpose

From solving brain teasers to optimizing outcomes for cancer patients.

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NIKOLAI BURTON

PHD STUDENT, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Improving the planet, one process at a time

For this graduate student, there’s no better feeling than bringing a design to life.

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FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT

NATALIE MAJDA

MA STUDENT, PLANNING

Restoring Indigenous voices and knowledge in heritage planning

Graduate studies in planning brought this master’s student new perspectives and opportunities to build community.

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AUGUSTINE OSEI

PHD STUDENT, SOCIAL AND ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY

Harnessing the power of plants to fight climate change

This PhD student is using his passion for soil science to advance green energy.

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LISA HUANG

MASTER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION GRADUATE

Creating opportunities for Canada’s rural and remote communities

Following her purpose led this master’s graduate to economic development.

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FACULTY OF HEALTH

NATALIE DOAN

PHD STUDENT, PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCES

Uncovering dimensions of health inequity

What prevents Canadian adults from eating well? This PhD student turned to lived experience – and data – to answer the question.

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GIANA TOMAS

PHD STUDENT, RECREATION AND LEISURE STUDIES

Pursuing research that hits home

Your sense of home matters for health and well-being, says this PhD student.

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KALSHA DE SILVA

PHD STUDENT, KINESIOLOGY

Embracing detours on the road to discovery

Science gets this PhD student smiling, even if it’s not the route she had in mind.

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FACULTY OF MATH

MOJTABA VALIPOUR

PHD STUDENT, COMPUTER SCIENCE AND PART-TIME MASTER OF BUSINESS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND TECHNOLOGY (MBET) STUDENT

Tapping into technology to revolutionize academic research

In the MBET program, this entrepreneurial PhD student is learning to balance social impact and financial success.

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NICHOLAS RICHARDSON

MMATH GRADUATE, APPLIED MATHEMATICS

Finding harmony between work and play

From a cappella to academics, this Math graduate’s research connects passion with purpose.

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VEGA KAPOOR

MMATH GRADUATE, ACTUARIAL SCIENCE

Predicting what’s next without a crystal ball

This master’s graduate honed her actuarial skills to invest in a future of impact.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE

CAMERON MORGAN

PHD STUDENT, PHYSICS

Exploring galactic mysteries and a lifelong fascination

To this PhD student, who studies galaxies 50 million light years away, the possibilities for discovery in astrophysics are endless.

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BENJAMIN MACLELLAN

PHD STUDENT, PHYSICS (QUANTUM INFORMATION)

Unlocking the promise of quantum technology

This trailblazing PhD student explores how quantum systems can help us see the world differently.

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QUINN WORTHINGTON

MSC GRADUATE, EARTH SCIENCES

Bringing aha moments from the lab to the world

This graduate found her spark studying rocks. Now she’s helping other people find theirs.

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