The Robert J. Le Roy Memorial Scholarship
The Robert J. Le Roy Memorial Scholarship has been established to honour the legacy of a man whose passion for life and for science has left an indelible mark on all those who knew him.
This impact has been especially profound in the University of Waterloo’s Department of Chemistry, where he was an esteemed Professor, advisor, and administrator for nearly fifty years. Bob’s mischievous humour, relentless positivity and bold sartorial taste will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
As one of Canada’s leading chemists, Bob will be remembered for the great intellect and indomitable spirit that he brought to any challenge. He valued both the joy of discovery and the satisfaction of contributing to the larger scientific community. Friend, mentor and admired collaborator of countless students and colleagues at UW and around the world, Bob played a pivotal role in the careers of many young scientists. He had a knack for spotting talent in his students, and for nurturing them to their full potential.
The Robert J. Le Roy Memorial Scholarship will be offered annually to a full-time upper-year undergraduate chemistry student, to help support and sustain the next generation of scientific inquiry. Donations large and small will gratefully be accepted to increase the value and impact of this endowed scholarship.
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Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on August 10, 2018. Read obituary and share messages of condolence.
See more about Robert J. Le Roy’s science on his website.