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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260123
DTSTAMP:20260105T093816Z
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SUMMARY:Lifelines Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:Lifelines Hackathon is an event where university and high school students from diverse backgrounds come together to design impactful solutions to pressing humanitarian challenges. Past hackathons explored themes such as health\, education\, crisis management\, media and awareness.  \nThis year’s themes are health and sustainability.  \nRegistration will open on January 7\, 2026.\nRegistration will close on January 14\, 2026. \nFor more information on how to register\, please visit: https://lifelinescmuq.org/
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/lifelines-hackathon-2026-2/
LOCATION:Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
CATEGORIES:Community Partners,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260120T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260114T053145Z
CREATED:20260114T040139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T053145Z
UID:10001730-1768914000-1768917600@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:University Lecture: Qatar Fund for Development
DESCRIPTION:H.E. Fahad Al-Sulaiti\, Director General of Qatar Fund for Development\, will be speaking at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar as part of the Dean’s Lecture Series. His lecture “The International Strategy of the Qatar Fund for Development” will take place at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. \nThe Dean’s Lecture Series is the principal forum for eminent industry practitioners and government officials to bring their knowledge and perspectives to Carnegie Mellon\, and to broaden students’ understanding of important issues. \nConfirm your attendance
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/university-lecture-qatar-fund-for-development/
LOCATION:Assembly Area
CATEGORIES:Featured,University Lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTSTAMP:20260111T130913Z
CREATED:20260111T130913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T130913Z
UID:10001728-1768435200-1768521599@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:Regular Decision deadline
DESCRIPTION:The Regular Decision application deadline for the 2026 application cycle is January 15.
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/regular-decision-deadline/
LOCATION:Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
CATEGORIES:Admission,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTSTAMP:20251125T080021Z
CREATED:20251125T075820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T080021Z
UID:10001714-1768003200-1768089599@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:Experience CMU-Q
DESCRIPTION:Experience CMU-Q is a one-day workshop to introduce high school students to the disciplines at CMU-Q. Students choose one program for the day\, and then participate in fun\, hands-on activities to learn more about that field. \nApplications are now open \n 
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/experience-cmuq-jan-2026/
LOCATION:Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
CATEGORIES:Admission,Artificial Intelligence,Arts and Sciences,Biological Sciences,Business Administration,Computer Science,Featured,Information Systems,Pre-college
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20251125T064531Z
CREATED:20251124T101502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T064531Z
UID:10001713-1766275200-1767311999@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:Winter break
DESCRIPTION:The university will be closed for winter break.
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/winter-break/
LOCATION:Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
CATEGORIES:Featured
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251219
DTSTAMP:20251124T101230Z
CREATED:20251124T101141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T101230Z
UID:10001712-1766016000-1766102399@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:Qatar National Day
DESCRIPTION:The university will be closed in celebration of Qatar National Day.
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/qatar-national-day/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251211
DTSTAMP:20251208T054251Z
CREATED:20251207T123524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T054251Z
UID:10001715-1765238400-1765411199@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:World Summit AI Qatar
DESCRIPTION:Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar will be participating in the World Summit AI Qatar on December 9\, 10\, 2025.  Organized in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology\, the World Summit AI Qatar will gather global AI tech leaders\, startups\, investors and academia.   \nLearn more: https://qatar.worldsummit.ai/ 
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/cmuq-world-summit-ai/
LOCATION:Doha Exhibition Convention Center\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Computer Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251202T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251202T140000
DTSTAMP:20251029T103103Z
CREATED:20251012T062222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T103103Z
UID:10001701-1764680400-1764684000@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:University Lecture: Ghassan Kosta\, Google Cloud
DESCRIPTION:Ghassan Kosta\,Regional General Manager at Google Cloud\nGhassan Kosta\, Regional General Manager of Google Cloud\, will be speaking at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar as part of the Dean’s Lecture Series. His lecture “AI & Cloud: Driving Digital Transformation in Qatar and the Middle East” will take place at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. \nThe Dean’s Lecture Series is the principal forum for eminent industry practitioners and government officials to bring their knowledge and perspectives to Carnegie Mellon\, and to broaden students’ understanding of important issues. \nConfirm your attendance
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/google-cloud-ai-lecture-cmu-qatar/
LOCATION:Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Artificial Intelligence,Arts and Sciences,Biological Sciences,Business Administration,Community Partners,Computer Science,Featured,Information Systems,University Lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251127T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251127T170000
DTSTAMP:20251111T110801Z
CREATED:20251110T112513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T110801Z
UID:10001706-1764255600-1764262800@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:CMU-Q Statistical Consulting Center Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Title: Introduction to Statistics for Biological Sciences \nInstructor: Taeyong Park (Assistant Teaching Professor of Statistics and Data Science) \nLocation: 3178 CMU-Q Building \nTime: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. on November 27 (Thursday)\, 2025 \nThe CMU-Q Statistical Consulting Center is pleased to invite you to its workshop series. This semester’s workshops will introduce statistical methods for biological scientists\, focusing on how to choose appropriate methods for different research scenarios. \nThe CMU-Q Statistical Consulting Center was established in 2019 and has provided Education City researchers and students with support in research design\, statistical modeling\, statistical software\, and others.\n\nCoffee and refreshments will be provided. \n \nRSVP \nRead more about the CMU-Q Statistical Consulting Center \n 
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/cmu-q-statistical-consulting-center/
LOCATION:3178\, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar\, Doha\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:Biological Sciences,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251125T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251125T120500
DTSTAMP:20251124T073745Z
CREATED:20251124T054822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T073745Z
UID:10001709-1764070200-1764072300@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:Panel Discussion at WISE: Truth\, Trust and Technology
DESCRIPTION:Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar is proud to participate in the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE). Khaled Harras\, Senior Associate Dean of Faculty at CMU-Q\, will participate in a panel discussion titled “Truth\, Trust and Technology: Future of Knowledge”.  \n For more information\, please visit: https://www.wise-qatar.org/wise-12/
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/khaled-harras-wise/
LOCATION:Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC)
CATEGORIES:Computer Science,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251125T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251125T112000
DTSTAMP:20251124T110155Z
CREATED:20251124T095741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T110155Z
UID:10001711-1764064800-1764069600@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:Panel Discussion at WISE: Future of Education Policy in Qatar: Balancing Innovation\, Culture and Human Development for Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar is proud to participate in the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE). Jennifer Bruder\, Associate Dean of Research at CMU-Q\, will participate in a panel discussion titled “Future of Education Policy in Qatar: Balancing Innovation\, Culture and Human Development for Sustainability”.  \n For more information\, please visit: https://www.wise-qatar.org/wise-12/
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/jennifer-bruder-wise/
LOCATION:Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC)
CATEGORIES:Arts and Sciences,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251127
DTSTAMP:20251124T055817Z
CREATED:20251124T055745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T055817Z
UID:10001710-1764028800-1764201599@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:Mobile World Congress 2025
DESCRIPTION:Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar will be participating in the Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC25). MWC25 Doha is the first-ever edition of the GSMA’s MWC Series to be held in the Middle East and North Africa. Taking place on November 25\, 26\, 2025 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center\, the event marks a key milestone in positioning Qatar as a regional hub for digital innovation and transformation. \nAligned with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Digital Agenda 2030\, the event brings together global leaders\, innovators\, and policymakers to accelerate digital transformation and help build a more connected\, intelligent\, and sustainable economy. \nFor more information\, please visit: https://www.mwcdoha.com
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/cmuq-mobile-world-congress-2025/
LOCATION:Doha Exhibition Convention Center\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251124T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251124T143000
DTSTAMP:20251123T094049Z
CREATED:20251119T132813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T094049Z
UID:10001707-1763989200-1763994600@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:Al Rawi Author Talks: Faisal Al-Ansari
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to a special book discussion featuring Mr. Faisal Al-Ansari\, who will talk about his award-winning novel “The Fire of Toubkal (نيران توبقال)”. This novel\, which received the Creativity Award from the Ministry of Culture\, is notable for its rich historical context and is inspired by real events. \nAdditionally\, this session will mark the official second edition of the Al Rawi Reading Challenge\, a new initiative aimed at reviving Arabic voices in literature and fostering a passion for reading while strengthening our cultural connection to the Arabic language. The discussion will be moderated by Professor Moufid Ezzohra. \nThe discussion will be held in Arabic.  \n  \n\nندعوكم إلى جلسة نقاشية مميزة بمشاركة الأستاذ فيصل الأنصاري، الذي سيتحدث عن روايته “نيران توبقال” الحائزة على جائزة الإبداع من فئة المؤلفين من وزارة الثقافة وهذه الجائزة خاصة بجوائز معرض الدوحة الدولي للكتاب لسنة 2025 وتعد رواية “يران توبقال” من الروايات الغنية بالسياق التاريخي والمستوحاة من أحداث حقيقية.\nستمثل هذه الجلسة كذلك الإطلاق الرسمي الثاني لتحدي مبادرة الراوي للقراءة، والتي تهدف إلى إحياء الأصوات العربية في الأدب وتعزيز شغفنا بالقراءة مع تعزيز ارتباطنا الثقافي باللغة العربية. وستُدير النقاش الدكتورة الزهراء مفيد.\n \n\n  \nRSVP | قم بالتسجيل هنا \nFor more information\, please reach out to: alrawi@qatar.cmu.edu
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/faisal-alansari/
LOCATION:Poetry Garden\, CMU-Q\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:Arts and Sciences,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251124T104500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251124T112000
DTSTAMP:20251124T055429Z
CREATED:20251124T054548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T055429Z
UID:10001708-1763981100-1763983200@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:Mindcraft at WISE
DESCRIPTION:Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar is proud to participate in the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE). A Mindcraft workshop will take place on November 24. MindCraft is an educational initiative aimed towards inspiring and empowering learners to analyze and solve real-world problems using Computational Thinking (CT). MindCraft is organised by the Hamad Bin Jassim Centre for K-12 Computer Science Education (HBJ Centre)\, a collaboration between CMU-Q and the Jassim and Hamad Bin Jassim Charitable Foundation. \n For more information\, please visit: https://www.wise-qatar.org/wise-12/
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/cmuq-mwc/
LOCATION:Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC)
CATEGORIES:Computer Science,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251122T160000
DTSTAMP:20251023T133455Z
CREATED:20250930T072649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T133455Z
UID:10001700-1763802000-1763827200@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:Integration Bee
DESCRIPTION:An Integration Bee is like a spelling bee\, but instead of words\, participants solve challenging calculus problems involving definite and indefinite integrals. The first Integration Bee was pioneered at MIT in 1981\, and since then\, the contest has spread to universities around the world.  \nJoin the fun! Whether you’re competing or cheering from the audience\, the Integration Bee promises a day full of math\, challenge\, and excitement. \nWe will have valuable prizes and trophies for the Top 4\, smaller prizes for the remaining Top 12\, certificates and giveaways for all participants\, and audience prizes. \nExpect photos\, prizes\, and lots of math energy on campus!  \nClick here for more information on how to apply. \nSponsored by\n\n \n 
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/integration-bee-25/
LOCATION:Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts and Sciences,Featured,Pre-college
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251123
DTSTAMP:20250930T112621Z
CREATED:20250914T060042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T112621Z
UID:10001694-1763769600-1763855999@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:Biotechnology Explorer Program
DESCRIPTION:Experience a day in the life of a biological sciences student with the Biotechnology Explorer Program. High school students will spend the day conducting hands-on experiments that showcase what our current students are doing daily in the lab. Your day includes close interaction with current students to answer questions about university life\, as well as faculty and staff to help facilitate your experience to the fullest. \nRegistration is now open
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/biotechnology-explorer-program-nov-22/
LOCATION:Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
CATEGORIES:Admission,Alumni,Biological Sciences,Featured,Pre-college
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251120T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251120T140000
DTSTAMP:20251113T093825Z
CREATED:20251106T130947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T093825Z
UID:10001704-1763643600-1763647200@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:University Lecture: How information systems contributes to the AI transformation
DESCRIPTION:In this panel discussion\, prominent information systems professionals discuss the central role information systems plays in the AI transformation across the GCC.  \nThis panel brings together experts to examine how IS education\, research\, and strategic collaboration can prepare the workforce\, shape ethical AI adoption\, and align with national strategies. We will delve into critical questions about curriculum development\, future skill demands\, and the opportunities for IS research to drive impactful\, inclusive\, and sustainable AI innovation within the region. \nPanelists:  \n\nDr. Ahmed Elmagarmid\, Executive Director of Qatar Computing Research Institute\, Hamad bin Khalifa University\nDr. Mohammad AlMarzouq\, Assistant Vice President for Information Technology\, Associate Professor of Information Systems\, Kuwait University\nDr. Mazen Harbi Abdullah Shawosh\, Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems\, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals\nDr. Chadi Aoun\, Area Head\, Teaching Professor\, Information Systems\, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar\n\nConfirm your attendance
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/information-systems-contributes-to-ai-transformation/
LOCATION:Assembly Area
CATEGORIES:Featured,Information Systems,University Lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251121
DTSTAMP:20250915T113258Z
CREATED:20250915T112524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T113258Z
UID:10001695-1763596800-1763683199@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:GCC Information Systems Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The CMU-Q led GCC Information Systems Symposium brings together Information Systems (IS) scholars and educators from across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to explore shared research interests\, innovative teaching practices\, and opportunities for collaboration. \nThe full-day\, in-person event will provide a vibrant platform to: \n\nExchange ideas that advance the IS discipline in the GCC\nBuilding the IS academic community through collaboration platforms and professional networks. \nIdentify collaborative initiatives that can shape the future of IS research\, education\, and practice in the region\nThrough panel discussions\, and interactive research presentation sessions\, participants will engage in meaningful dialogue that fosters regional partnerships and strengthens the role of IS in driving digital and AI transformation.\n\nRegister your interest
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/gcc-information-systems-symposium/
LOCATION:Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Community Partners,Featured,Information Systems
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116
DTSTAMP:20251104T103823Z
CREATED:20251104T070311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T103823Z
UID:10001703-1763078400-1763251199@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:Business Innovation Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The Business Innovation Challenge encourages high school students from across Qatar to take on the role of business consultants\, tackling real-world business challenges faced by a hypothetical company inspired by real businesses in Qatar. Guided by CMU-Q Business faculty\, teams craft innovative\, data-driven and socially responsible solutions across marketing\, finance\, and operations—combining creativity with analytical rigor.   \nWhy Join? \n\nGain practical\, hands-on experience for your resume.\nCollaborate with peers to develop innovative solutions.\nLearn more about the Business Administration program at CMU-Q\nCompete for exciting prizes!\n\n\n\nSponsored by Commercial Bank Qatar\n \nFor more information\, please contact Professor Serkan Akguc\, sakguc@andrew.cmu.edu or Francisco Hernandez De Juan\, francish@andrew.cmu.edu 
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/business-innovation-challenge/
LOCATION:Moot Boardroom
CATEGORIES:Admission,Business Administration,Featured,Pre-college
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251111T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251111T170000
DTSTAMP:20251103T113958Z
CREATED:20251103T113911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T113958Z
UID:10001702-1762876800-1762880400@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:University Lecture: Mark Stehlik\, University Teaching Professor of Computer Science
DESCRIPTION:Mark Stehlik\, University Teaching Professor of Computer Science and Director\, Computer Science Undergraduate Program\, at Carnegie Mellon University\, will be speaking at CMU-Q as part of the A. Nico Habermann Distinguished Lecture series. His lecture “A Teacher’s Life” will take place at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. \nThe A. Nico Habermann Distinguished Lecture Series enables students to engage with prominent faculty and well-known leaders in the field of computer science. The lecture series is named after Professor A. Nico Habermann\, head of the computer science department between 1980 and 1988 and Founding Dean of the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon. \nConfirm your attendance   \n  \nAbout the lecture:  \nFrom the time I was in second grade\, helping to “teach” my next door neighbor (newly arrived from Costa Rica) English\, I wanted to be a teacher.  This talk will share my journey from that moment\, through high school (number 2\, but I tried harder)\, to college (and an Erdos number of 3 and admission to CMU)\, to my failed attempt at a PhD\, but success as an emergency teacher\, to being the founding director of the CMU CS undergraduate program\, to being the first CMU University Teaching Professor.  The journey also includes two stints in Qatar (2006-08 and 2012-2015) which were incredibly important to me as an educator. \nBiography: \nI have been a member of the Carnegie Mellon faculty for over 40 years. In 2023\, I was the first teaching-track faculty member at Carnegie Mellon to be elevated to the rank of University Professor.  In addition to teaching\, I have been the Director of the Computer Science undergraduate program since its inception in 1988 and have advised and graduated approximately 4\,000 alumni over that period. I was Chief Reader of the College Board’s AP Computer Science examination in the late 1990’s and led a number of summer professional development workshops for high school teachers.  In particular\, working with Allan Fisher and Jane Margolis on the NSF-sponsored 6APT project at that time\, I helped the efforts to improve gender equity in our CS undergraduate program.  That work was highlighted in Allan and Jane’s “Unlocking the Clubhouse” book. \nI was an inaugural member of the ACM Ed Policy Committee\, and one of the co-authors of the 2010 “Running on Empty” paper on the Failure to Teach CS in High Schools.  I also taught at Carnegie Mellon’s campus in Doha\, Qatar where I spent 3 years (2012-2015) as Associate Dean for Education running the entire undergrad enterprise.  Upon my return to the Pittsburgh campus\, I was appointed Assistant Dean for Outreach\, and co-founded CMU’s CS Academy high school curriculum project.  That project’s online CS1 Intro to Python Programming curriculum featuring auto-graded\, interactive graphics has grown from 400 students in a 14-school pilot in Spring\, 2018 to more than 550\,000 students taught by over 15\,500 teachers in over 77\,000 classes in all 50 states and 68 countries as of Fall\, 2025.  It is also worth noting that roughly 50% of the U.S. schools using the curriculum are Title I schools.
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/mark-stehlik/
LOCATION:Moot Boardoom
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Computer Science,Featured,University Lectures
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251110T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251110T140000
DTSTAMP:20251110T092414Z
CREATED:20251110T092414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T092414Z
UID:10001705-1762779600-1762783200@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:Qatar’s Legacy of Unity and Heritage: A Conversation at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special panel discussion with H.E. Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani on his new book “The Qatar We Lived In”. H.E. Sheikh Faisal will share firsthand insights into Qatar’s national transformation\, exploring its history\, cultural identity\, and the vital role of leadership in societal progress.  \nThis event also serves as the official launch of the Al Rawi Reading Challenge\, a new initiative dedicated to fostering a love for literature and deepening our cultural connection to the Arabic language.  \nThe discussion will be held in Arabic. Simultaneous translation will be provided.  \nRSVP
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/qatars-legacy-of-unity-and-heritage-a-conversation-at-carnegie-mellon-university-in-qatar/
LOCATION:Moot Boardoom
CATEGORIES:Arts and Sciences,Featured
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20251012T072312Z
CREATED:20250910T070219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T072312Z
UID:10001691-1761350400-1761436799@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:Experience CMU-Q
DESCRIPTION:Experience CMU-Q is a one-day workshop to introduce high school students to the disciplines at CMU-Q. Students choose one program for the day\, and then participate in fun\, hands-on activities to learn more about that field. \nRegistration is now open
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/experience-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
CATEGORIES:Admission,Alumni,Artificial Intelligence,Biological Sciences,Business Administration,Computer Science,Featured,Information Systems,Pre-college
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTSTAMP:20250902T131413Z
CREATED:20250902T130753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T131413Z
UID:10001689-1760227200-1760659199@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:Fall break
DESCRIPTION:CMU-Q Fall Break; No Classes
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/fall-break/
LOCATION:Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
CATEGORIES:Academics,Featured
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251007T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251007T140000
DTSTAMP:20250915T113207Z
CREATED:20250915T113207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T113207Z
UID:10001696-1759842000-1759845600@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:University Lecture: H.E. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi\, Minister of State for Energy Affairs
DESCRIPTION:H.E. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi\, Minister of State for Energy Affairs of Qatar\, President and CEO of QatarEnergy\, will be speaking at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar as part of the Dean’s Lecture Series. His lecture “QatarEnergy’s role in national capacity building\, energy transition\, renewable energy\, sustainability\, and artificial intelligence” will take place at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. \nThe Dean’s Lecture Series is the principal forum for eminent industry practitioners and government officials to bring their knowledge and perspectives to Carnegie Mellon\, and to broaden students’ understanding of important issues. \nConfirm your attendance
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/university-lecture-h-e-saad-sherida-al-kaabi-minister-of-state-for-energy-affairs/
LOCATION:Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community Partners,Featured,University Lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTSTAMP:20250908T094016Z
CREATED:20250901T074534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T094016Z
UID:10001688-1759363200-1759622399@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:Reboot the Earth Doha
DESCRIPTION:Reboot The Earth is a social coding event that brings young computer programmers\, administrators\, architects\, those familiar with the Salesforce ecosystem\, scientists and other interested people together to improve upon or build technology that addresses the current climate crisis. This year’s focus will be on Agriculture and AI\, and will take place around the globe in the months of April to October 2025. Each location will be presented with specific UN selected challenges that focus on local climate issues. \nReboot the Earth is co-hosted by the United Nations and CMU Qatar including OICT\, FAO\, Carnegie Mellon\, Salesforce\, and DPGA. \nAt Reboot the Earth Doha\, taking place October 2–4\, the organizing partners will collaborate with students\, climate experts\, and the broader open-source community. \nOver the course of two days\, innovators will be presented with a series of tech challenges\, for which they will use open data\, AI\, Salesforce tools\, and tech concepts to build a digital public good. Each solution should aim to solve a local climate crisis unique to their community needs\, and be available to others – improving or building upon open source programs that can be used by anyone globally to address the climate crisis.  \nParticipants will benefit from dedicated support from mentors and partners\, aimed at refining and enhancing their prototypes. The event will end with an award ceremony on the final day\, recognizing and celebrating the achievements of the participants. \nRegister for Reboot the Earth. \nFor more information\, please visit: https://unite.un.org/en/reboot-earth 
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/reboot-the-earth-doha/
LOCATION:Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Artificial Intelligence,Biological Sciences,Business Administration,Computer Science,Featured,Information Systems
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250930T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250930T170000
DTSTAMP:20250916T091626Z
CREATED:20250915T114012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T091626Z
UID:10001698-1759248000-1759251600@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:University Lecture: Lawrence Golub\, CEO of Golub Capital
DESCRIPTION:Lawrence Golub\, CEO of Golub Capital\, will be speaking at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar as part of the Dean’s Lecture Series. His lecture “The Convening Power of Business and Philanthropy” will take place at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. \nThe Dean’s Lecture Series is the principal forum for eminent industry practitioners and government officials to bring their knowledge and perspectives to Carnegie Mellon\, and to broaden students’ understanding of important issues. \nConfirm your attendance
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/university-lecture-golub-capital-2025/
LOCATION:Moot Boardoom
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Business Administration,Community Partners,Featured,University Lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250930T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250930T140000
DTSTAMP:20250826T110235Z
CREATED:20250819T123918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T110235Z
UID:10001687-1759237200-1759240800@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:University Lecture: Knowledge stewardship in an age of disruption
DESCRIPTION:Masud Khokhar will be speaking at Carnegie Mellon University as part of the Gloriana St. Clair Distinguished Lecture in 21st Century Librarianship\, named in honor of the CMU dean of libraries emerita. Gloriana St. Clair led the transformation of Carnegie Mellon Libraries into the 21st century\, supporting and serving both CMU students and our research community. \nMasud Khokhar is the Chief Digital and Information Officer at the University of Leeds. \nAbout the lecture: In an era defined by geopolitical tensions\, rapid advances in generative artificial intelligence\, and an urgent global imperative to meet the Sustainable Development Goals\, libraries find themselves at a pivotal moment. As traditional repositories of information evolve into dynamic catalysts for change\, the role of Knowledge Stewardship has never been more critical. Libraries are ideally placed to reclaim authority over the full life cycle of knowledge\, from its generation and curation to its long-term preservation\, and embrace a proactive\, innovation-driven mindset. This renewed vision requires a bold shift: a commitment to creativity\, capacity-building\, and a culture of positive disruption. Libraries must embrace a more active role in the knowledge ecosystem – developing skills\, infrastructure\, and approaches to influence the knowledge agenda locally and globally. This talk calls on libraries and information professionals to move beyond custodianship and toward leadership\, ensuring that knowledge remains a tool for equity\, justice\, and sustainable future. \nPlease RSVP if you plan to attend.
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/lecture-knowledge-stewardship-in-an-age-of-disruption/
LOCATION:Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
CATEGORIES:Community Partners,Featured,University Lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250930
DTSTAMP:20250916T134720Z
CREATED:20250911T071836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T134720Z
UID:10001692-1759017600-1759190399@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:HBKU AI Ethics Conference: The Convergence of Technology and Diverse Moral Traditions
DESCRIPTION:The Hamad Bin Khalifa University led conference aspires to be a pivotal event in global AI ethics discourse\, fostering rigorous and constructive engagement among leading scholars\, policymakers\, and industry experts. It will explore how foundational and cross-cutting ethical principles can be integrated with religio-cultural values\, drawing upon the rich moral legacies\, centuries-long scholarship\, and diverse cultural perspectives of both secular and religious moral traditions. \nThe conference will focus on AI and ethics across six tracks:  \n\nHealthcare: Equity\, Accountability\, and Human Wellbeing \nUrban Design: Innovation\, Sustainability\, and Social Justice\nSecurity: Governance\, Trust\, and Ethical Boundaries\nEducation: Innovation\, Inclusion\, and Human Oversight\nFinance: Transparency\, Ethics\, and Accountability\nThe Future of the Workplace: Innovation\, Fairness\, and Human Dignity\n\nCarnegie Mellon speakers include:  \n\nDr. Mohamed Bouaouina\nAssociate Area Head\, Biological Sciences\nAssociate Teaching Professor\, Biological Sciences\nCarnegie Mellon University in Qatar\nDr. Mohammad Hammoud\nAssociate Teaching Professor\, Computer Science\nCarnegie Mellon University in Qatar\nDr. Hoda Heidari\nAssistant Professor of Machine Learning and Societal Computing\nCarnegie Mellon University\n\nRegister your interest
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/hhbku-ai-ethics-2025/
LOCATION:Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Biological Sciences,Computer Science,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTSTAMP:20250901T073818Z
CREATED:20250602T080340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T073818Z
UID:10001684-1758844800-1759103999@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:Qatar Collegiate Programming Contest 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Qatar Collegiate Programming Contest provides university and high school students\, interested in any computing-related field\, an opportunity to demonstrate their programming and problem-solving skills. Students living in Qatar meet under one roof to compete in teams by designing computer-based programs that solves real-life problems using high-level programming languages such as C\, C++\, Java and Python. \nThe contest then qualifies the top teams to the Arab Regional Contest (ACPC). \nRegistration is open from September 1- 18\, 2025. \nQCPC registration \nQCPC Teens registration \nFor more information\, please contact qcpc@andrew.cmu.edu
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/qatar-collegiate-programming-contest-2025/
CATEGORIES:Academics,Computer Science,Featured,Pre-college
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921
DTSTAMP:20250914T060514Z
CREATED:20250914T055831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T060514Z
UID:10001693-1758326400-1758412799@www.qatar.cmu.edu
SUMMARY:Biotechnology Explorer Program
DESCRIPTION:Experience a day in the life of a biological sciences student with the Biotechnology Explorer Program. High school students will spend the day conducting hands-on experiments that showcase what our current students are doing daily in the lab. Your day includes close interaction with current students to answer questions about university life\, as well as faculty and staff to help facilitate your experience to the fullest. \nRegistration is now open
URL:https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/event/biotechnology-explorer-program-sep-20/
LOCATION:Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
CATEGORIES:Admission,Alumni,Biological Sciences,Featured,Pre-college
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