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Information Systems Student Networking Session

Food Court

The IS Student Networking session will be an open discussion on stress and how to relieve it. Speakers will speak on various topics. Speakers:  Dan Phelps, associate teaching professor, information systems Layan Azem, junior, Peer Health Advocate Anima Farhim: Senior, member of Student Majlis Batoul Hannah: Junior, club representative  

Ibtikar Qatar Workshop

Assembly Area

Information systems professionals analyze how organizations are operating, design new ways to address problems, and implement ideas that improve productivity and efficiency. Ibtikar 2016 is an opportunity for pre-college students to explore creative and innovative problem solving. Apply now to learn more about how you can make an impact on the technology industry.

Dean’s Lecture Series: Ramayya Krishnan

Moot Boardroom

About the Talk:  "Integrating Machine Learning and Social Science Methods: Toward a Data Intensive Social and Decision Science" The social and decision sciences have had a long history of focusing on human decision making in a number of societal contexts. In particular, ideas drawn from the fields of economics, statistics, and operations research have been... View Article

Careers Platform

East/West Walkway

Students and employers are encouraged to participate in the annual networking event to connect, collaborate and communicate. To learn more about how to participate in Careers Platform, visit the Career Development Office.  #CMUQConnect

IS Senior Plaque Day

IS Hallway

The information systems Class of 2017 are invited to Senior Plaque Day where their names will be placed in the official plaque.  

Environmental Sustainability: Lessons Learned from Sydney

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar Education City, Doha, Qatar

Student teams will be describing their experiences and lessons learned following the Environmental Sustainability Leadership Trip to Sydney, Australia that took place in March.  The goals of the trip were to: Develop a deeper understanding of environmental sustainability (Inspire, Innovate, and Lead) To envision ways to incorporate in Doha best practices learnt from Sydney, which was... View Article

Info Session: Education Above All

1213

Haya Thowfeek, a graduate of CMU-Q information systems who now works as an information management officer at EAA will be presenting the Global Data Service project to members of the Education City community. The recently held CarnegieApps Hackathon competition winners will be showcased. Learn more about the Hackathon 2017 winners projects. 

Senior Awards Ceremony

East/West Walkway

A celebration of the Class of 2017 students who earned University Honors, College Honors, Campus Scholars, Phi Kapa Phi inductions and/or Senior Student Leadership Awards for their work as a student. Honorees are encouraged to bring their families. Students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend.  

Convocation Ceremony

East/West Walkway

Convocation for the class of 2021. 5:30 pm welcome reception 6:00 pm ceremony followed by a standing reception By invitation only

Tartan Talks

Student Affairs Lounge

Join us for the first Tartan Talks of the fall semester featuring information systems alums, Ammar Abouelghar and Sara Mustafa from the Class of 2014. Tartan Talks is a regular forum where alumni share their career experiences with current students. Take a look at some of our past featured alums: Shahriar Haque, Class of 2010 Hassan... View Article

Careers Platform: The Technology Edition

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

Computer science and information systems students and employers are encouraged to participate in the annual networking event to connect, collaborate and communicate. To learn more about how to participate in Careers Platform, visit the Career Development Office.  #CMUQConnect

IS Lecture Series: Robert Hein

2052

E-Commerce Entrepreneurship: Building and Growing E-Commerce Business Models Biography: Robert Hein is the co-founder and CEO of 004 Group, a full service e-Commerce provider headquartered in Aschaffenburg, Germany. 004 has teams and offices Barcelona, Istanbul, Cairo, Tunis, Kuala Lumpur and Doha, which serves as the regional Headquarters for MENA and Asia. 004 was founded in 2003... View Article

CarnegieApps Hackathon

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

1 Application. 24 Hours. Unlimited Food. CarnegieApps returns for the 6th annual Hackathon event, offering a chance for university students to create an application, present it to a panel of experienced judges and get a chance to win cool prizes. The CarnegieApps Hackathon is a 24-hour event where students can either work individually or in teams to... View Article

Information Systems Anniversary Lecture Series: Robert Hein

1202

Speaker: Robert Hein, Group CEO & Founder of 004 Group Topic: Cloud Solutions and Internationalization: Does a One-Size-Fits-All approach work when rolling out cloud solutions into new markets? About 004 Group 004 is an international Cloud e-Commerce solutions provider.  After activities across multiple European markets, 004 began expanding into the MENA and ASEAN regions with its... View Article

The Automation Conundrum by Phil Zongo

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Speaker: Phil Zongo, Cybersecurity expert, ISACA best governance of the year award Topic: The Automation Conundrum Special Topic: IT audit and controls 67313 Online and live from Sydney, Australia About the speaker: Phil Zongo is a head of cyber security for an Australian investment management firm. In 2016, Phil won ISACA Sydney's first ever Best... View Article

Ibtikar

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

A half day in the life of an information systems student Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an Information Systems student at CMU-Q? What is it like to be in a top ranked program in the world? Experience a half-day in the life of an information systems student first hand.... View Article

Information Systems Anniversary Lecture: Hatem Elsafty

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Speaker: Hatem Elsafty, Partner, Governance Risk Internal Control, Mazars Ahmed Tawfik & Co. Topic: Evolving Threat Landscape: The Latest in Cyber Risk Hatem ELsafty, CISA, CISA, PMP, ACP is the practice leader of Governance Risk & Internal Controls (GRIC) service line within Mazars Qatar and GCC, with more than 17 years’ international experience in Internal... View Article

Information Systems Celebrates Ten Years

Carnegie Mellon Qatar

In 2008, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar officially accepted its first students into the Information Systems Program. Based on the internationally recognized degree program from Carnegie Mellon’s Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the program trains students to use the tools of technology to solve real-world problems. The Information Systems Program is unique in... View Article

Meeting of the Minds

East/West Walkway

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.

Graduation Ceremony 2018

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

Open to invited guests only. 4:00 pm welcome reception - 4:30 pm ceremony - followed by a reception.

Internship Showcase

The Internship Showcase is an opportunity for students, particularly freshmen and sophomores, to learn about the importance of internships in a Carnegie Mellon education. Learn more about how to hire CMU-Q students.  Internship Showcase 2017  Internship Showcase 2016 

Tartan Talks

Student Affairs Lounge

A panel discussion of 3-4 alumni are invited to share their experiences with other students and help current students plan better for their careers.

Information Systems Lecture: Simplicity in Innovation

1213

Haitham Al-Haidari is the cofounder of Modaris. Haitham graduated from Texas A&M University at Qatar in 2015 and cofounded, with his wife, what is now the largest edtech platform in Qatar. Modaris was awarded the most innovative startup in Qatar 2017, and one of the three best IT startups in Qatar 2018. Lecture Description: Creators... View Article

Experience CMU-Q

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

Experience CMU-Q is an opportunity for students to learn more about the different areas of study at CMU-Q. Students explore two different program areas during the workshop. By participating in Experience CMU-Q, you become eligible to apply for Early Decision for enrollment in fall 2019. To learn more about the workshops and how to apply,... View Article

Careers Platform: The Technology Edition

East/West Walkway

Computer science and information systems students and employers are encouraged to participate in the annual networking event to connect, collaborate and communicate. To learn more about how to participate in Careers Platform, visit the Career Development Office.  #CMUQConnect

Dean’s Panel Series: E-commerce in Qatar – Charting a path for future success

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar invites you to a panel of speakers discussing “E-commerce in Qatar - Charting a path for future success”. To confirm your attendance, please RSVP.  Speakers:  Faleh AlNaemi, Chairperson and Managing Director, Qatar Post Abdulaziz Al-Khalifa, Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Development Bank Amina Ahmadi, Co-Founder, Oola Sports  

QRAIS Chapter Meeting

2052

The Qatar Chapter of the Association of Information Systems will be hosting the chapter meeting followed by a talk on 'Inside IoT: Building Blocks and Smart Cities Use Cases' byDr. Fethi Filali, Head of Technology Development and Applied Research, Qatar Mobility Innovation Center (QMIC).