Category: Computer Science

CMU-Q’s Winter Institute introduces Qatari students to computer science

CMU-Q hosted 18 Qatari high school students for the week-long Winter Institute: Discovering Computer Science. The outreach program, in its third year, introduces students to basic computational skills, the types…

CMU-Q showcases Alice Middle East at Darb Al-Saai

To celebrate Qatar National Day, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) hosted an activity area featuring Alice Middle East at Darb Al-Saai. In collaboration with Qatar Foundation, CMU-Q featured four…

Andrew Moore on the future of computer science

Andrew Moore, dean of the School of Computer Science at CMU, sat down with CMU-Q students to share his view on the importance of computer science education. The lunchtime event…

Campus exchange students round out rewarding experiences at CMU-Q

In what has been a banner year for the Campus Exchange program at CMU-Q, two students from Pittsburgh are wrapping up a rewarding and enriching semester in Doha. CMU-Q hosted…

Technology career fair draws 25 employers

CMU-Q hosted its first technology-focused career fair last week. The event, Careers Platform: The Technology Edition, was a venue for potential employers and students in computer science and information systems…

CMU-Q alumni honored at QSTP Technovate

Founders of startup Metis thank Qatar Foundation for opportunities, support Three alumni from Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar were honored at QSTP Technovate, an event that drew an audience of…

iOS app adds digital dimension to high school biology kits

Osaama Shehzad has created an app to accompany an educational kit for secondary students that was created last year by CMU-Q’s Biological Sciences program. The kit does not require specialized…

CMU-Q admits freshman with the highest mark in the world in IGCSE math

Mohammed Nurul Hoque, who received the highest mark in the world in the IGCSE math exam, has joined the Computer Science program at CMU-Q as a freshman. Nurul Hoque also…

Alum startup accepted into Alchemist Accelerator program in Silicon Valley

A startup created by CMU-Q alumni Sabih Bin Wasi, Rukhsar Neyaz Khan and Jiyda Moussa has been accepted into Alchemist Accelerator, one of the best startup training programs in Silicon…

CMU-Q announces Campus Scholars

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar announced the Campus Scholars for the Class of 2017. Chosen from a senior class of approximately 100 students, the four Campus Scholars embody high standards…