Project Tags: Humanities and Social Sciences

Philosophical investigations into managerial ethics, medieval hylomorphic cosmology, data privacy, religious language, non-binary logics, and ancient Chinese history

From now until roughly May 5, 2028, I intend to complete five research projects. 1. “The Man in the White Suit: A Puzzle for Theories of Corporate Social Responsibility.” •…

Grapheme-color associations in Arabic-English and Urdu-English bilinguals

Grapheme–color synesthesia is a perceptual phenomenon in which letters or numbers automatically and consistently evoke specific color experiences. Although synesthesia is relatively rare, recent research shows that non-synesthetes also demonstrate…

Promoting intellectual humility to curb ideological violence: A time-series study

Intellectual humility—the recognition that one’s knowledge is limited and that personal beliefs may be incomplete or flawed—has emerged as a promising means of reducing extreme political hostility. Our preliminary pilot…

An interdisciplinary investigation of the representation of science in science fiction

This project investigates how science is taught through and represented by science fiction, with particular attention to the historical, cultural, and social contexts through which scientific knowledge circulates. This project…

Launching a first-year showcase collection: Recognizing student work across Education City

This project proposes the creation of a First-Year Writing Collection led by Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q), and Hamad…

Games for playful and impactful pedagogy

This proposal brings together faculty from Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), and Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCUQ) to design a cross-institutional and transdisciplinary…

The role of perceived fairness in shaping conservation attitudes: An experimental approach

Previous studies have found that messaging centered around morals related to fairness improves concern and willingness to act on climate change. Although moral messaging is widely used in conservation, research…

Maker culture and computation: Integrating tangible artifacts for K12 curricula

This project aims to enhance computational thinking (CT) and computer science (CS) education in K12 classrooms by developing and testing tangible, maker-focused activities. While traditional maker experiences often emphasize creativity…

Scaffolding analytical and argumentative writing in higher education: Developing tools and assessing outcomes

The ability to analyze and argue effectively is crucial for students’ success in academia and their professional lives. Writing an effective argument involves analysis to put forth an explicit evaluation…

Revolutionizing vertical greenwalls: Utilizing agricultural waste hydrogel and symbiotic soil pellets for water efficiency and nutrient management with greywater irrigation

This project presents an innovative solution to tackle the urgent issues of climate change and urbanization through the implementation of “enhanced vertical greenwalls.” The objective is to enhance water conservation,…