David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science

The Cheriton School of Computer Science is named for David R. Cheriton, who earned his PhD in Computer Science at the University of Waterloo in 1978. In 2005, Professor Cheriton made a transformational gift to the school that supports named chairs, faculty fellowships, and graduate scholarships.

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News

Technovation Waterloo 2026 Team Power Puck Girls
Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Technovation Girls Waterloo celebrates two milestones

Two Waterloo Region high school student teams are celebrating landmark achievements in the 2026 Technovation Girls competition.

For the first time in the Waterloo chapter’s history, a team has advanced to the Technovation Girls World Summit, while another team has been recognized as the second-ranked intermediate-level team in North America.

Professor Dave Tompkins in the Davis Centre
Monday, June 29, 2026

Dave Tompkins receives 2026 Faculty of Mathematics Award for Distinction in Teaching

Professor Dave Tompkins has received the 2026 Faculty of Mathematics Award for Distinction in Teaching. Each year, the Faculty presents one or two awards to instructors who have demonstrated outstanding teaching skills and a deep commitment to student education. The prestigious award includes a public citation and a cash prize.

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