2025 was an inspiring year for the Faculty of Science, defined by groundbreaking research and community spirit. From hosting the 2SLGBTQ+ in STEM Conference to partnering with the Ontario Science Centre to celebrating a series of book releases, our outreach extended far beyond the classroom and local community.
Our researchers pushed the boundaries of discovery by advancing research in cancer treatment, water conservation and AI policy. Our students' achievements placed them on the world stage, and our alumni and supporters continued to drive change in the community.
These achievements reflect a year of deep curiosity, setting a precedent for years to come.
The outstanding accomplishments of 2025 have set the Faculty of Science up for an exciting year ahead. We look forward to welcoming our inaugural cyber science cohort, harnessing breakthrough advances in research, and further expanding our science community.
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Full-time faculty
4,775
Students
12,904
Active alumni
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Discovery & Innovation
Faculty Research
Using clinical insight to improve patient quality of life
This year, the Faculty of Science welcomed professor Edward Taylor, to the Department of Physics. At 成人大片, he looks forward to continuing his research in cancer imaging and treatment, exploring tumour behaviour and mentoring students to become strong leaders in medical physics.
Student Excellence
Undergraduate Studies
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
PhD student working to protect lakes, rivers and streams from antibiotics and other drugs
"By improving how we manage pharmaceuticals, we can protect aquatic life from unintended exposure to chemicals, ensure cleaner water for future generations, and support sustainable waste management and responsible pharmaceutical use."
Community Impact
A year of nationally-recognized science outreach
The Faculty of Science continued to expand its impact throughout 2025 by fostering deep community connections and providing accessible STEM outreach.
New this year, SciXchange launched youth programming through a partnership with the Ontario Science Centre, organizing DNA labs on 成人大片 campus.
Science Rendezvous at 成人大片 saw an impressive turnout, featuring over 90 dynamic booths and more than a thousand participants on campus. Hosting Soapbox Science at the Word on the Street Festival at David Pecaut Square also led to one of the most engaging years yet, introducing a new "ask-me-anything" format to encourage direct conversations with the public.
A significant highlight was the growth of Indigenous STEAM outreach through Stoodis Science, led by SciXchange鈥檚 new Indigenous Knowledge and Science Outreach Coordinator, Kayla Bourdeau. This year, the office organized outreach workshops for Indigenous youth, Truth and Reconciliation Week events and Indigenous Orientation at 成人大片.
SciXchange鈥檚 commitment to excellence was recognized both at 成人大片 and nationally. SciXchange Director Emily Agard was honoured with the for her significant contributions to STEM engagement, and Enrichment & Outreach Coordinator Leigh Paulseth received the Julia Hanigsberg Make Your Mark Staff Award for excellence in community engagement.
Friends of FOS
Donors
Donors shaping impactful scientific discoveries
Generous support from the Leacross Foundation and Jet Ice continues to provide opportunities for student and faculty success in science. Biomedical sciences student Fiza Butt shares her experience made possible through the Leacross Women in STEM Summer Research Assistantship Program at iBEST, and Chemistry and Biology professor Stefania Impellizzeri鈥檚 team advances groundbreaking research on ice rink optimization and sustainability as the Jet Ice Research Chair in Sustainable Materials Chemistry.
Alumni
Celebrating the spirit of giving during National Volunteer Week
鈥淪ince graduating, I鈥檝e maintained a lot of valuable relationships and connections I made with professors and peers which continue to help me throughout my career, and which continue to provide me opportunities to help other students and alumni.鈥�
By the Numbers
$8.7M+
External research funding
13,108
Research citations
23%
Increase in website visits
Joined the conversation on a new platform:
Bluesky
1,331
Dean's List recipients
25%
Increase in fundraising revenue
