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Code in Alice ’21

Students ages 13 to 18 are invited to learn the fundamentals of programming with Code in Alice '21! Participants will build their own 3D game and animation while learning the... View Article

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First-Year Orientation, Class of 2025

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

Orientation is an event that runs over multiple days aimed at welcoming incoming first-year students to the Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar community.

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New Family Welcome, Class of 2025

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Parents of incoming first-year students are invited to attend an online information session where they will learn what the students can expect as the embark on their journey with Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. For more information, please contact Nancy Lacson: nlacson@qatar.cmu.edu

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First-Year Convocation Ceremony, Class of 2025

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

First-Year 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, and the welcoming of the incoming class to Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar.  

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A step forward: Qatar elections and the role of women in the Shura Council

In November 2020, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani announced that Shura Council elections would be taking place for the first time in 2021 and the date was subsequently set to be October 2, 2021. In the list of candidates announced, of the 294 candidates representing different parts of the country, 29... View Article

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Perspectives Panel: Artificial Intelligence Grand Challenges

Online

The panel will bring together global thought leaders to discuss grand challenges of artificial intelligence. Panelists will provide unique historical perspectives, discuss challenges and progress in the field. The interactive conversation will be led by Ganesh Mani, Adjunct Faculty, School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University (who will be teaching a related course in... View Article

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Discover Education City

Join Discover Education City (DEC), an Education City-wide virtual information session, to learn more about CMU-Q's academic programs and admissions process. Upcoming sessions: IB & American Curriculum October 11 at 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Click here to register. International Curriculum October 12 at 4:30 – 5:30 pm Click here to register. British Curriculum October 13... View Article

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Community Partner Lectures: The power of business analytics

The Community Partner Lectures, a virtual series featuring CMU-Q's faculty experts in the areas of business, science and technology. The next lecture will take place on October 13, 2021.   The Power of Business Analytics Sameer Mathur, Associate Professor, Marketing and Business Technologies, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar   Register to attend the Zoom Webinar!... View Article

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Experience CMU-Q

Learn more about the different areas of study at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. Experience CMU-Q will take place online on October 16, 2021.  Learn more about how to apply  

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Qatar Collegiate Programming Contest 2021

The Qatar Collegiate Programming Contest provides college students, majoring in any computing-related field, an opportunity to demonstrate their programming and problem-solving skills. It is a platform to meet fellow students from other universities and colleges within Qatar, where students meet under one roof to compete in teams by designing computer-based programs that solves real-life problems... View Article

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Community Partner Lectures: Decision-making in uncertain times

In a world full of uncertainty, effective decision-making can be an extremely complicated task. Surprisingly, the complexity of making the right decision typically increases when decisions are made by groups. This session will provide attendees with examples of mistakes to avoid when making decisions in uncertain environments. We will talk about biases and fallacies that lead to these common mistakes and, more... View Article

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Community Partner Lecture: Digital economy and Central Bank digital currencies

Register to attend! About the lecture: People spend a good portion of their days on the internet. According to a recent survey, an average user spends 6 hours and 31 minutes per day on the internet. The internet has become the dominant information transfer tool. With the advent of digital currency, it has been evolving... View Article

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Discover Information Systems

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Learn about Information Systems at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. The virtual workshop will introduce you to information systems, the faculty and more information about how to apply to Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. You’ll learn more about: Innovation and startups Consulting real clients Green IS and sustainability Data science Business process management   Register to attend!... View Article

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Qatar National Day

University will be closed on Monday, December 19, 2021.

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CMU-Q Admission Information Session

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

Experience CMU-Q

Zoom

Learn more about the different areas of study at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. Experience CMU-Q will take place online on January 15, 2022. Click here for more information on how to register. 

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Ibtikar Qatar

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

Ibtikar: The Information Systems Advantage Upcoming workshop: Saturday, January 22, 2022 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Learn more Update: Ibtikar Qatar will take place online.

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Celebrating Women in STEM

The Office of Diversity and Climate in partnership with Women in STEM (WiSTEM) invite you to learn about the career journeys of female scientists in Qatar and beyond. A panel of  female scientists will discuss their roles in STEM, not only as beneficiaries, but also as agents of change. More about the panel discussion: Women... View Article