The Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) invites you to join us for a lecture on "The Future of Higher Education in the Age of Technological Disruption" by Farnam Jahanian, President of Carnegie Mellon University. Farnam Jahanian is visiting Doha as a distinguished speaker and member of the Scientific Advisory Committee for Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI),... View Article
This edition of the Qatar Foundation Education City Speaker Series brings you the founder of a global brand and well-renowned name in the fashion industry. Dame Natalie Massenet has facilitated online luxury shopping with Net-a-Porter, one of the most successful e-commerce platforms of this generation. Join us to learn from her experiences and get a... View Article
Title: Behind the Scenes: Building a $1.75 Billion Artificial Intelligence-based Educational Business Confirm your attendance. About the lecture: Earlier this month, educational software company Turnitin was sold for $1.75 billion (over 6 billion QAR). This talk from CMU Entrepreneur-in-Residence Elijah Mayfield walks through the story of leaving a research position in Pittsburgh to start LightSide Labs, a company... View Article
This year marks the 6th annual Andrew Model United Nations Conference. For the last five years, Carnegie Mellon University in Doha has hosted this conference to bring together local high school and university students to discuss and raise awareness about various global issues. As of last year, AMUN is the only MUN conference in the... View Article
The CS Spring Institute is a week-long program that gives an introduction to the fascinating world of computer science. By invitation only, Qatari secondary students can explore the field, learn basic computational skills, and see how the field of computer science is becoming an important career for the future of Qatar. This event is by... View Article
Please join us for a lecture on the "Usefulness of some simple basic concepts in mathematics" by Professor Abdelouahed Hamdi , Associate Professor, Mathematics, Qatar University. Exploring Math is a lecture series that delves into the beauty, impact and development of classical mathematical concepts. Learn more about past editions of 'Exploring Math'!
Annual welcome event for newly admitted students.
Meeting of the Minds is an annual research symposium that gives students an opportunity to present their research and project work to a wide audience of faculty, fellow students, family members and industry representatives. For more information about award recipients from Meeting of the Minds 2018, please click here!
Summer College Preview Program 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. You will work hard, but you will also learn about different career paths, experience the excitement of campus life and challenge... View Article
Molly Steenson, Senior Associate Dean for Research at the College of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon University will be speaking at CMU-Q on AI, Design and Ethics. Abstract: Where do we come to experience the realities of AI? Through decisions about their design. In this talk, Molly Steenson will talk about the intersection of AI,... View Article
Mary Ellen Weber, a veteran astronaut, executive, strategist, and technologist will be speaking as part of the Dean's Lecture Series on Leadership, Governance and Decisions: Lessons from Space. Weber was a NASA Astronaut for ten years and is the veteran of two spaceflights, including one to construct the International Space Station—STS-70 in 1995 and STS-101... View Article
The Health and Wellness Fair is a joint collaboration with Education City that showcases the many health resources available to the community.
The Dean's Lecture Series will be hosting Dr. Kamel Abdallah, Group Chief Executive Officer of Baladna Food Industries. He will speaking on "Managing sustainability in national food security programs". The 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’... View Article
The Dean's Lecture Series will be welcoming H.E. Sheikh Abdulla Bin Saoud Al-Thani, Governor of Qatar Central Bank. He will be speaking on 'Qatar's strategy for fintech'. RSVP About the... View Article
As part of micro courses that will be taking place throughout the semester, Carnegie Mellon faculty will be giving lectures open to the community. Simon DeDeo, Assistant Professor in Social... View Article
Learn more about the different areas of study at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, visit our campus and meet professors and students! Experience CMU-Q will take place on October 26,... View Article
As part of micro courses that will be taking place throughout the semester, Carnegie Mellon faculty will be giving lectures open to the community. Associate Professor, School of Design at Carnegie Mellon, Dylan Vitone will be speaking on "Creating the Moon Ark: The first museum on the moon". Abstract: As one of the four lead... View Article
As part of micro courses that will be taking place throughout the semester, Carnegie Mellon faculty will be giving lectures open to the community. David Danks, L.L. Thurston Professor of Philosophy and Psychology, Head, Department of Philosophy at Carnegie Mellon University will be speaking on, "Achieving trusted AI" Abstract: AI development is filled with buzzwords for... View Article
Sheikha Hanadi Nasser Al Thani, Founder, Chairperson and CEO of Amwal, will be speaking at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar as part of the Dean's Lecture Series. Her lecture, "Empowering... View Article
Information systems is an exciting and dynamic field that has many, many areas for creative, problem-solving people to develop amazing innovations using technology. Led by CMU-Q students and faculty members,... View Article
Mindcraft workshops are for secondary students interested to learn more about computer science. A fun and interactive experience, you will spend the day exploring programming, problem solving and other skills... View Article
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... View Article
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, the lecture series enables students to engage with prominent faculty and well-known leaders in the field of computer science. Lecture Title: The Past, Present and Future of Delivering... View Article
Doha Debates is partnering with the UNESCO to host a Panel Discussion on Thursday, December 12, 2019 titled "Can Technology Be Used to Make Peace". The Panel Discussion will take place... View Article
Learn more about the different areas of study at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. Experience CMU-Q will take place on January 18, 2020, at CMU-Q. Stay tuned for more information on applications. Note: Students... View Article
Nicolas Christin is an associate professor at the School of Computer Science, Engineering & Public Policy and Cylab at Carnegie Mellon University. He will be speaking to the CMU-Q community on 'A deep dive in the deep web: Insights from eight years of online anonymous marketplace measurements'. About the talk: Founded in 2011, Silk Road... View Article
A celebratory special dinner will be held at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar for the early decision admitted students and their families. Attendance by invitation only.
Peter Boatwright, Allan D. Shocker Professor of Marketing and New Product Development; Director of the Integrated Innovation Institute, Carnegie Mellon University will be speaking on 'Insights on Innovation' as part of the CMU Connections lecture series. About the talk: My perspective on innovation has been shaped by 15+ years of teaching a product/service innovation class,... View Article
CarnegieApps will proudly be hosting the seventh annual Hackathon. Hackathon is a 24-hour event where students can either work individually or in teams to build a cool application – be it a game, a mobile application or a web application. Students who participate in the event - referred to as 'Hackers' -can use any technology... View Article
