Tag: remote learning

Susan Hagan named Dean’s Innovation Scholar

Originally published by CMU’s Dietrich College of Social Studies and Humanities News Written by Stacy Kish Susan Hagan, associate teaching professor in information systems, is the 2021 recipient of the…

To what extent can mothers support children’s education on their own, CMU-Q professor asks

Veli Safak, from QF partner university CMU-Q, notes that households have experienced the loss of employment income by more than 66 percent with children enrolled in distance learning. First published…

Carnegie Mellon Qatar launches online showcase of student research

Meeting of the Minds research symposium goes virtual, opens up new audiences DOHA, QATAR—Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, a partner university of Qatar Foundation, transformed its annual research symposium, Meeting…

Carnegie Mellon Qatar launches virtual computer science discovery workshop

Mindcraft Virtual for high school students introduces computing, inspires career paths DOHA, QATAR – June 29, 2020: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has launched…

CMU announces Nesrine Affara as 2020-21 Wimmer Faculty Fellow

Nesrine Affara has been named one of six Wimmer Faculty Fellows for the 2020-21 academic year. Affara, who joined CMU-Q in 2017, is an assistant teaching professor of biological sciences.…

CMU-Q recognizes two professors for exceptional teaching award

In a campus first, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) has selected two faculty members to receive the 2019-20 Meritorious Teaching Award. Lauren Burakowski and Nui Vatanasakdakul were recognized for going…

CMU-Q alum reimagines the education landscape

CMU-Q alumnus Shakir Hussain, who graduated from the Class of 2010 with a degree in information systems, discusses how COVID-19 could permanently change education systems around the world. “Reimagining the…

Working remotely: Balancing blended roles and competing demands

Working remotely during the pandemic has blurred the line for many people between work and home life. Homes have become our workspaces, our classrooms, and our only recreation spaces. At…

QF partner universities unite to help job-seeking students

The Qatar Foundation partner universities came together to offer guidance, advice, and cautious optimism to students in Education City. Nearly 130 students joined the virtual event titled “Career Opportunities and…

Carnegie Mellon Qatar celebrates Class of 2020

Virtual event draws more than 450 unique views as friends, families gather to recognize graduating seniors Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, celebrated the 86…