If you’re interested in learning about blood types as a tool in criminology and transfusion medicine, the Biotechnology Explorer Program at Carnegie Mellon Qatar is your opportunity to explore science and investigation. You will carry out visualization and interpretation of agglutination, microscopy and help determine blood types and disorders of patients. Learn more about how... View Article
Please be advised that all events in Education City have been cancelled until further notice. If you’re interested in learning about blood types as a tool in criminology and transfusion medicine, the Biotechnology Explorer Program at Carnegie Mellon Qatar is your opportunity to explore science and investigation. You will carry out visualization and interpretation of... View Article
Please note that this lecture has been postponed. Veronica Hinman, Department Head, Dr. Frederick A. Schwertz Distinguished Professor of Life Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University will be speaking at the Bill Brown Distinguished Lecture in Biological Sciences on Regrowing Your Head: Regeneration in the Sea Star. Distinguished lectures in biological sciences are named in honor... View Article
Marhaba Tartans is CMU-Q’s annual welcome event for newly admitted students. This year, the virtual event will introduce future students to their programs, and encourage them to engage with current students, alumni and faculty to get a sense of what it will be like to be a part of the Carnegie Mellon community. *Attendance by... View Article
The College Honors Thesis Presentations will take place virtually on April 28, 2020, with seniors presenting their research findings at the day-long event. College Honors are awarded to students who complete their college’s honors requirement, which includes an undergraduate thesis. The thesis is an opportunity for accomplished and promising seniors to work independently on a long-term... View Article
The Summer College Preview Program (SCPP) is an opportunity for students from Qatar and the surrounding region to visit our campus and put their skills to the test within a community of other bright young scholars. This year, the SCPP will take place online. You will work hard, but you will also learn about different... View Article
Orientation is a mandatory program for incoming first-year students that is a dynamic and engaging experience that introduces you to the expectations, culture, and traditions of Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. Through meaningful one-on-one relationships with upper-class student mentors and connections with university resources, we introduce you to our inclusive and caring community.
Convocation is a long-standing university tradition that is held on or before the first day of classes of the fall semester. It is the official start of the academic year,... View Article
Learn more about the 5 different areas of study at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. For the first time, you will be able to explore all 5 programs in an online setting. Learn more about how to to attend!
As part of virtual micro courses that will be taking place throughout the semester, Carnegie Mellon faculty will be giving virtual lectures open to the CMU-Q community. DJ Brasier, Associate Teaching Professor and Assistant Department Head for Graduate Affairs in Biological Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University will be speaking on, “What is the optimal distribution of... View Article
The Biotechnology Explorer Program teaches you how bioinformatics coupled with molecular genetics can be used to combat global pandemics. More specifically, you will acquire firsthand experience in computational approaches to determine the origin of outbreaks of SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, and SARS-COV-2 and more importantly, to design potential vaccines against COVID-19. If you’re interested in science and innovation,... View Article
Learn more about how to apply to Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, the programs offered, upcoming outreach programs for students and the student experience. Our Admissions team will walk you through the information you need to have and what you need to start thinking about as you prepare to apply for university. For more information,... View Article
Discover Education City is an Education City-wide Webinar that familiarizes prospective students and the community with the programs and majors that Qatar Foundation partner universities offer. Please register through this link.
Join a panel of female scientists from across Education City and learn more about their journeys in science. Moderated by Cecile le Roux, associate teaching professor, organization and behavior. Panelists: Selma Limam Mansar, Senior Associate Dean, education, CMU-Q Angela Ng, Program Director of Student Engagement, CMU-Q Adviti Naik Jana, Postdoctoral Researcher, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute... View Article
The Biotechnology Explorer Program teaches you how bioinformatics coupled with molecular genetics can be used to combat global pandemics. More specifically, you will acquire firsthand experience in computational approaches to determine the origin of outbreaks of SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, and SARS-COV-2 and more importantly, to design potential vaccines against COVID-19. If you’re interested in science and innovation,... View Article
Are you a senior in high school studying chemistry? Sign up for an opportunity to test your chemistry skills with students from across Qatar. The Great Chemistry Quiz will take place online! Step 1: Put together your team of 2-4 students with one accompanying faculty. You must also include one teacher per team. Step 2:... View Article
Students who were eligible to for the college honors have been working for at least this academic year to explore a research question in their field. *By invitation only
The Senior Honors Award Ceremony acknowledges the Class of 2021 and will take place virtually this year. Students will receive awards for excellence in academics, achievement in research and dedication to service and leadership.
We invite all members of our community, as well as family and friends, to gather virtually to recognize and applaud the Class of 2021. Tune in to share this special moment with your fellow Tartans. Learn more about our graduates and how to attend.
The Edge Summer Program is a three-week online experience for first-year students who would like a head start on the college experience. During the Edge Program, we will give you the tools you need to hit the ground running. By the end of the program, you will be ready to start your first day of... View Article
Are you a senior in high school studying chemistry? Sign up for an opportunity to test your chemistry skills with students from across Qatar. The Great Chemistry Quiz will take place online! Step 1: Put together your team of 2-4 students with one accompanying faculty. You must also include one teacher per team. Step 2: Touch up... View Article
The College Honors Thesis Presentations will take place in-person on April 26, 2022, with seniors presenting their research findings at the day-long event. College Honors are awarded to students who complete their college’s honors requirement, which includes an undergraduate thesis. The thesis is an opportunity for accomplished and promising seniors to work independently on a... View Article
Veronica Hinman, Dr. Frederick A. Schwertz Distinguished Professor of Life Sciences, Professor and Head, Department of Biological Sciences at Carnegie Mellon will be speaking as part of the Bill Brown Distinguished Lecture in Biological Sciences. Distinguished lectures in biological sciences are named in honor of Bill Brown, head of the Department of Biological Sciences at... View Article
A two-day workshop for faculty and researchers will feature panel discussions, research talks with invited speakers, and small group sessions for attendees to share their observations and experiences in research and teaching evolution at the university level in the MENA region. The workshop is in collaboration with Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar and the University... View Article
Experience a day in the life of a Biological Sciences student. Future students will have the opportunity to conduct hands-on experiments that showcase what our current students are doing daily... View Article
Experience CMU-Q is a one-day workshop for high school students to introduce them to the disciplines at CMU-Q. Students choose one of our four program areas, and then participate in... View Article
The Biotechnology Explorer Program is an outreach program where secondary school students perform experiments in the lab and learn more about the Biological Sciences program at CMU-Q.
Experience CMU-Q is a one-day workshop for high school students to introduce them to the disciplines at CMU-Q. Students choose one of our four program areas, and then participate in fun, hands-on activities to learn more about that field. Experience CMU-Q is taught by faculty, staff and students, so this is an excellent opportunity to... View Article
Experience CMU-Q is a one-day workshop for high school students to introduce them to the disciplines at CMU-Q. Students choose one of our four program areas, and then participate in fun, hands-on activities to learn more about that field. Experience CMU-Q is taught by faculty, staff and students, so this is an excellent opportunity to... View Article
Lecture Title: Positive Strategies and Outcomes in Teaching Lab Classes About the speaker: Dr. Carrie Doonan is the Director of Undergraduate Laboratories and Teaching Professor in the Department of Biological... View Article
