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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:Featured,Humanities and Sciences
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116
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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
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