Faculty of Science Students' Association
75 University Ave W N2L 3C3 Waterloo, ON, Canada

As exams are coming to an end, the FOSSA team would like to congratulate everyone on a great year! We hope you have a safe and relaxing summer. See you next year!

Thank you all for signing up to attend and present at our first annual FOSSA Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC) 2021 and for supporting research at Laurier! We are excited to see you all virtually this weekend to talk about the exciting research projects that will be presented. Here is the official FURC 2021 Schedule! You will be able to see which students are presenting and at what times. We have a link to the PDF version of this file (https://drive.google.com//1sHyjP...wKUEmI-mMq9ags0Q3wXtv/view) where you will be able to access their presentations via zoom. IT HAS ALSO BEEN EMAILED OUT TO ALL ATTENDEES! If you would like to learn more about a student’s project before attending their presentation, you can read their research abstract in the FURC 2021 Abstracts Book here: https://drive.google.com//1e4tLR5j5xr6FR0XLcbtWLkA0Ld/view (it has also been emailed). The FOSSA executive team will also be hosting a support Zoom meeting throughout the conference. If you have any problems/questions during the conference, please visit the links on the second picture and we will try to help you to the best of our ability. We also encourage you to attend our guest speakers’ events: Dr. Michelle Gould and Bill Nye! Lastly, don’t forget to participate in our FURC 2021 giveaway! We will be giving away a $50 Amazon Gift Card to two lucky attendees! To enter the giveaway all you have to do is complete the FURC 2021 Attendee Checklist found here: https://docs.google.com//1O8_Gihwyih0Z7lJpLfJAbkVjyu/edit If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at [email protected]!

FURC 2021 is this weekend! You don’t want to miss the chance to attend some interesting poster presentations and speeches from our guest speakers! You will have the opportunity to win 1 of 2 $50 Amazon gift cards for attending at least 3 poster presentations and both Michelle Gould and Bill Nye’s speeches! Just complete this form: https://docs.google.com//1O8_Gihwyih0Z7lJpLfJAbk/viewform and you will automatically be entered into the giveaway. Last day to submit the form is April 12th at 11:59PM. Good luck!

FURC 2021 IS ONLY 3 DAYS AWAY!! In order to present, you must submit your abstract by tomorrow night at 11:59pm HERE: https://forms.gle/EpSU54NqmFXvBtgKA. Attendees must fill out this form by tomorrow night at 11:59pm HERE: https://forms.gle/ShWCJp38aLE37Rqe9 Can’t wait to see you all there!!

Introducing our two moderators for Bill Nye’s Keynote presentation at FURC 2021: Dr. Eden Hennessey and Jayson Habib! Our wonderful moderators will be facilitating an interesting and inspiring conversation with the one and only, Bill Nye. The event is this weekend on Sunday, April 11 at 7pm. The link to register: https://laurieractivities.universitytickets.com/w/event.asp We hope to see you all there!

Want to ask Bill Nye a question? 3 lucky winners will have their question and name read out loud to Bill Nye on April 11th at FURC 2021! Submit your question to this google form: https://docs.google.com//10CXn8YOlHpP_DiExPce7d9B0d5/edit by April 2nd 11:59pm! Winners will be chosen and emailed prior to conference. ... Remember to sign up for Bill Nye’s keynote speech using this link: https://laurieractivities.universitytickets.com/w/event.asp

Attention Science Students, FOSSA is now hiring for Elections Chair Position! The Elections Chair role is responsible for a wide variety of flexible tasks that may change depending on the VP of Clubs & Associations and the faculty association’s president(s). This role will involve being accountable for all election period activities. Please note this position is temporary. Applications are now open using the link below. For more information, please contact [email protected].... All applications are due December 12th, 2020 at 11:59pm. Good luck to all applicants! https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSdLKkxOxEr0Idrjte/viewform

Introducing FOSSA's Health and Wellness clubs! These amazing clubs act to promote health and wellness both inside and outside the Laurier community.

Introducing FOSSA's competition and gaming based clubs! Check out these great clubs that allow you to play and compete using your science skills!

Introducing MORE of FOSSA's awesome program-based clubs!

Hey Science Students! On Dec 4th, FOSSA is hosting and Network and Chill Game Night! Join us to network with upper year students and for a chance to win 1 of 2 Amazon gift cards! Use this link to sign up: https://docs.google.com//1l_Sxy16snQ5ckxVIgi7gtH/viewform

Hey science students!! If you're feeling overwhelmed about exam season, come de-stress with FOSSA! You will be able to network with upper-year science students, ask for advice, discuss some study tips and tricks, and play some online games! There will also be prizes so you don't wanna miss out!! Link to sign up: https://docs.google.com//1l_Sxy16snQ5ckxVIgi7gtH/viewform