The College of Science is happy to welcome Schulich Chief Scholar Noah Sonser to the College of Waterloo this fall. The Schulich Chief Scholarship is certainly one of Canada’s most prestigious undergraduate awards, given yearly to solely 100 highschool college students nationwide. It acknowledges entrepreneurial-minded graduates pursuing Science, Expertise, Engineering, or Math (STEM) applications at choose Canadian universities.
Sonser’s entrepreneurial spirit was evident throughout highschool, the place he created a tutoring program to help college students of their STEM courses 4 days per week after faculty. Desperate to take his ardour for science additional, he was drawn to the College of Waterloo for its extremely regarded physics program and famend co-op alternatives. “My high school physics teacher shared how incredible his co-op experiences were while he was a student at Waterloo, and that inspired me to apply,” says Sonser. “I am also excited about getting involved in campus life, joining clubs, and exploring the community!”
Sonser’s ardour for physics began early, fueled by numerous hours spent watching YouTube movies and documentaries on the topic. For years, he dreamed of changing into an astronaut. Now, as he begins his first time period in Mathematical Physics, he’s desirous to dive into statistical physics and discover how it may be used to foretell the climate.
Study extra concerning the 2024 cohort of Schulich Leaders on Waterloo Information.