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CMU-Q introduces high schoolers to computing

Mindcraft outreach program engages students in the precision and possibility of a career in computer science As computer science becomes integral to more and more fields of study, Carnegie Mellon…

al khaliji signs MoU with CMU-Q for education, research and community development

In AL Press: The GCC News Press Agency, February 7, 2017 Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji) P.Q.S.C., Qatar’s next generation bank, has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Carnegie Mellon University…

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…

Students from across the region compete in annual Carnegie Mellon Hackathon

New category challenged students to find technological solutions to humanitarian issues DOHA, Qatar: Students from across Qatar, as well as eight from Kuwait, one from India and one from Australia,…

Economist outlines the ripple effect of Brexit

Carnegie Mellon Qatar hosts Michael Frenkel, professor of macroeconomics and international economics at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management DOHA, QATAR — Speaking at a Dean’s Lecture at Carnegie…

CMU-Q hosts welcome dinner for first students of Class of 2021

DOHA, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) welcomed the first members of the Class of 2021 at a dinner for those who have been admitted through Early Decision. Sheikha…

Experts to discuss teaching English to non-native speakers

In CMU News, Friday, January 20, 2017 By Kelly Saavedra Carnegie Mellon University’s Dudley Reynolds will lead policymakers and industry professionals at a February summit in Athens, Greece, to discuss the…

CMU-Q alumna receives Education Excellence Award

CMU-Q alumna Fatima Al-Emadi was recognized with a gold medal Education Excellence Award, patronized by the Emir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and awarded by the Ministry…

Alumna brings service design to local market

In Gulf-Times, December 12, 2016 Maryam Al-Semaitt, a Qatari entrepreneur and alumna of Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), has set up a new company, Makery, bringing the world of…

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…