The Waterloo Students and Microbiology (WatSAM) club was established to create an avenue for students from all six faculties to collaborate and network. This group will be made up of graduate and undergraduate students who are connected to microbiology and who are dedicated to fostering the research and education of the study of microbial communities. WatSAM will educate & connect these students as well as facilitate their professional progress in the study of microbiomes through academic workshops, social events and seminars, industry and faculty networking and community outreach.