Tag: information systems

Carnegie Mellon Qatar faculty explores the future of teaching

Remote learning inspires innovative use of digital tools at QF partner university DOHA, QATAR – The transition to online course delivery has spurred innovation in the way faculty members are…

Carnegie Mellon Qatar celebrates academic excellence in first virtual ceremony

More than 200 people tune in for online Dean’s List ceremony DOHA, QATAR – April, 14, 2020: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, recognized 135 students…

CMU-Q student creates two winning videos for Snapchat contest

Over the winter break, Reem Al-Haddad, a junior in the Information Systems Program at CMU-Q, learned about a Snapchat video contest hosted by social media icon Mohammad Al-Dosari. She used…

Carnegie Mellon team wins management consulting case competition

DOHA, QATAR – February 18, 2020: A team of students from Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) won the McKinsey Case Competition that took place last weekend. The competition, which…

CMU-Q student wins gold medal at Doha Oasis for Innovation

Mohammed Al-Qassabi was awarded the gold medal in the individual category at the Doha Oasis for Innovation, organized as part of the Doha Organization Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Youth Capital 2019…

Zaid Haque on his years at CMU-Q: “If I could go back, I would tell myself to sleep less and enjoy the experience even more”

Zaid Haque, a 2012 graduate from the Information Systems Program, has built a career in the field of technology and design. Now living near Seattle, Washington, he visits Qatar regularly…

CMU-Q team creates fast, inexpensive screening kit for genetic disease carriers

Interdisciplinary project earns Bronze Achievement at iGEM 2019 A student team from Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) created a fast, inexpensive method to test for carriers of genetic diseases…

CMU-Q alum empowers people in Qatar to find a sport they will love

Inspired by his own personal journey to health, Ibrahim Soltan has joined forces with two graduates from Texas A&M University at Qatar, Tariq Atiyah and Mohammed Jaffrin, to launch an…

CMU-Q alums take first place at IdeaCamp 2019

Two graduates of Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), Yasir Khan and Abdul Wasay, took first place in IdeaCamp 2019, a Digital Incubation Center program and part of the Ministry…

High school students test drive CMU-Q’s academic programs

CMU-Q opened its doors to high school students for the fall session of Experience CMU-Q. The day-long workshop is held for students who are exploring their study and career options.…