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The Great Chemistry Quiz

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... View Article

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Senior Honors Award Ceremony

The Senior Honors Award Ceremony acknowledges the Class of 2022 and will take place in-person this year. Students will receive awards for excellence in academics, achievement in research and dedication... View Article

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College Honors Senior Thesis Presentations

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... View Article

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Eid al-Fitr

University is closed.

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Graduation, Class of 2020

We are pleased to confirm that the 2020 graduation ceremony will take place at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar on May 7, 2022. Attendance by invitation only.

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Graduation, Class of 2021

We are pleased to confirm that the 2021 graduation ceremony will take place at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar on May 8, 2022. Attendance by invitation only.

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Graduation, Class of 2022

We are pleased to confirm that the 2022 graduation ceremony will take place at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar on May 9, 2022. Attendance by invitation only.

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Game Developer Academy

Online

The Game Developer Academy will guide students through an exciting journey of video game creation. Where by the end of it, they will have their own game created and ready... View Article

First-Year Convocation

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar Education City, Doha, Qatar

First-Year Convocation is a long-standing university tradition that is held before the first day of classes of the fall semester. It is the official start of the academic year, and... View Article

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No classes for students at CMU-Q

Applications open

Applications for students starting university in August 2023 opens on September 1. To learn more about how to apply, please visit our Admission page.

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Discover Information Systems

Zoom

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... View Article

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Dean’s Lecture Series: Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation will be speaking at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar as part of the Dean’s Lecture Series on, "A Bitter Bread". Her Excellency will discuss QF’s mission and the importance of meaningful work. The lecture will take place in-person at Carnegie... View Article

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Women in Leadership Conference

Explore the challenges and opportunities for women in higher education through this unique, attendee-guided conference. The conference is for everyone who believes in gender equity and empowerment. Attendees can choose the sessions they attend based on areas of interest. Come away from the conference with increased clarity on your strengths and expertise, a plan for... View Article

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Fall Break

Fall Break; No Classes

Early Decision deadline

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar is pleased to announce the “Early Decision Admission Round” for August 2023 entry.  Previous participants of CMU-Q outreach programs have been granted the unique privilege of being the only students eligible for Early Decision in the August 2023 admission cycle.  Examples of CMU-Q outreach programs include the Summer College Preview... View Article

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CMU-Q Statistical Consulting Center Workshop Series

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The CMU-Q Statistical Consulting Center was established in 2019 and provides faculty, staff, and students with support in research design, statistical modeling, statistical software, and more. The center is also open to the Education City partner universities. This event is the center's first workshop that focuses on an introduction to quantitative research and regression analysis... View Article

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Belonging and Inclusion: A recipe for success

Assembly Area

Join us for a lecture by Dr. Wanda Heading-Grant, Carnegie Mellon University’s Inaugural Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)and Chief Diversity Officer and Distinguished Service Professor Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy. Dr. Heading-Grant will be talking about "Belonging and Inclusion: A recipe for success". RSVP to attend   About the lecture... View Article

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A. Nico Habermann Distinguished Lecture in Computer Science: Martial Hebert

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

Martial Hebert is University Professor and Dean of the School of Computer Science at CMU. He was Director of the Robotics Institute from 2015 to 2019 and on the faculty of the Robotics Institute after joining as a postdoc in 1984. His research areas include computer vision, autonomous systems, and machine learning. Lecture Title: Attacking... View Article

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CMU Alumni Gathering in Dubai

All CMU alumni living in the region are invited to gather in Dubai for a networking opportunity alongside faculty, staff and fellow alumni. For more information, please contact Firas Villanueva, fvillanueva@cmu.edu 

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Celebrating Women in STEM: A panel discussion

Assembly Area

We need to recognize the role of women and girls in STEM, not only as beneficiaries, but also as role models of change. Join us as we bring together alumna to understand more about the experiences of early career female scientists in Qatar and beyond and celebrate them as agents of change.   RSVP to... View Article

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Pi Day Mathematics Competition

The Pi Day Mathematics Competition is an opportunity for secondary/ high school students in Qatar’s government and private schools to explore the fun side of mathematics. Teams of four students compete in two rounds of mathematical problem solving. The preliminary round will determine the top four teams. The top four teams advance to the final... View Article

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Lecture: People, Processes, and Incentives: Collective Intelligence and the Future of Organizations

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Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar welcomes Anita Williams Woolley, professor of organizational behavior and associate dean of research at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business, to speak as part of the Richard M. Cyert Distinguished Lecture in Business Administration. The Richard M. Cyert Distinguished Lecture in Business Management is named after Richard M. Cyert,... View Article

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Lecture: Regrowing your Head; Regeneration in the Sea Star

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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

Evolutionary biology: A workshop on research and teaching evolution in the MENA region

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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

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Dean’s List: Fall 2022

The CMU-Q Dean’s List is released after each semester to formally acknowledge exceptional academic achievement. Family and friends are invited to view the livestream on Zoom.   Ceremony via Zoom