An event to promote awareness of African culture within the Education City community. Come and enjoy different types of African cuisine and music and explore a different culture.
Learn more about BRF's company culture and programs offered for graduates and students! Presentations by: Tojo Thomas, Key Account Manager Samir Bobadra, Key Account Manager Sara Abbas, Trade Marketing Manager (CMU-Q Alum) Sumiaya Minhaj, Business Development Manager
Biography: Erik Thiessen is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Carnegie Mellon, principal investigator of the Infant Language and Learning Lab, and Director of Undergraduate Education in Psychology at CMU. He received his PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2004. His research focuses on learning in infancy and childhood, with a particular focus on statistical learning,... View Article
Three CMU-Q alumni who have created the startup, Metis, will be featured at QSTP Technovate. Sabih Bin Wasi, Rukhsar Neyaz and Jiyda Moussa will be featured at a fireside chat titled, “‘Metis,’ the road from Qatar to Silicon Valley: QSTP taking a dream team from local to global.” The alums’ startup, Metis, was recently accepted... View Article
Biography: David Creswell is an Associate Professor in Psychology and the Neural Basis of Cognition at Carnegie Mellon University. His work focuses on understanding what makes people resilient under stress. He conducts theory-guided studies of stress management strategies (e.g., self-affirmation) and interventions (e.g., mindfulness training) to understand resilience pathways in the brain, peripheral physiology, and health. David’s... View Article
Behavioral economics and field experiments - the revolution will not be televised. The presentation will touch on his team's research and application of behavioral science in three field experiments. His focus will be on the delivery aspect of experimentation in the field, the difficulties faced and the outcomes achieved. Biography: Daniel White is the CEO... View Article
Computing is the driving force in nearly every discipline and field of study. Engineering, science, aviation, business, social sciences and medicine all rely on computer science. 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... View Article
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
The final Bits & Bytes of the semester will feature CMU-Q alums Sabih Bin Wasi, Rukhsar Neyaz and Jiyda Moussa, the founders of ‘Metis'. The alums’ startup, was recently accepted into the prestigious Alchemist Accelerator program in Silicon Valley and was recognized at Qatar Science & Technology Park's Technovate. Read more here.
A talk show where students interview prominent figures within the computer science community. The CS Talk Show is organized by the CMU-Q Computing Club.
Qatar National Day will be celebrated in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar and Northwestern University in Qatar. Sponsored by Qatar National Bank, the festivities will take place on the Ceremonial Court.
Carnegie Mellon Qatar will be participating in the Qatar Foundation Darb Al- Saai tent as part of the Qatar National Day festivities. Alice Middle East will be showcased with interactive activities introducing elements of coding to children and adults. Tent timings: 8 am - 12 pm / 4 pm - 10 pm
The CS End of Semester Social is an opportunity for students and faculty to come together and enjoy a relaxed evening after a stressful week of finals. It is intended to strengthen the bonds between the Computer Science community at CMU-Q whelping them accomplish greater things moving forward.
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.