Shannon McNulty, program coordinator for career services and event organizer, said “The event has more than doubled in size since its inception and welcomes participating companies from Qatar, the Gulf and beyond. As one of the main activities of the Student Engineers’ Council, the career fair seeks to foster valuable connections between industry recruiters and students. Both continuing students and upcoming graduates are able to showcase their qualifications for internship and full time employment opportunities.”

Dr. Todd Kent, assistant dean for academic affairs, added that the event is particularly valuable because it gives students the opportunity to interact with industry leaders from across the region.  “Careers for Engineers allows our students to highlight their accomplishments and begin the process of becoming professionals in their respective fields,” Kent said. “Texas A&M at Qatar is excited to play a role in developing the State of Qatar’s human capital. That role is highlighted at this event as our students and graduates show industry leaders how they can contribute to Qatar’s future development and growth.”

Students from the University’s four engineering disciplines – chemical, petroleum, mechanical and electrical – attended the fair to apply for positions with industry leaders.

Dina Hammada, an electrical engineering junior, said, “Having a large number of local and international companies attending a single event is an amazing opportunity for those of us in our third or fourth year of University seeking internships and full time employment. I know that many of the companies at the fair need the skills and expertise I could bring to them as an electrical engineer.”

The facility will provide services and expertise to industry and organizations in the State of Qatar in various areas including electronics, machinery, material characterization and manufacturing, fuel characterization, chemistry, water and environmental research and research computing. Dr. Kenneth Hall, associate dean for research and graduate studies, said, “We believe the highly specialized equipment and services available through the Technical Services facility will benefit industry and enable the University to further support the local community. Texas A&M at Qatar is proud to support the growth and development of the State of Qatar’s industry and its progress toward a knowledge-based society through this initiative.”

For information contact Dr. Srinath Iyengar: srinath.iyengar@qatar.tamu.edu, +974.4423.0497.

Presentations will cover topics such as corrosion prediction and risk assessment, hydrogen embrittlement of steel, environmentally friendly coatings for corrosion protection and corrosion education in the region. Dr. Ghassan Kridli, associate professor of mechanical engineering and symposium co-organizer, said, “The goal of the symposium is to establish a venue for communication and knowledge-sharing among materials researchers working in different sectors in Qatar.”

For information contact Dr. Ghassan Kridli: ghassan.kridli@qatar.tamu.edu, +974.4423.0233.

The run is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. To participate in Run for the Ring, complete a registration form or a volunteer form. Registration and payment will also be available beginning at 7:30 a.m on 25 Feb.

For information contact Dr. Steve Wilson: steve.wilson@qatar.tamu.edu, +974.4423.0316.

Dr. Srinath Iyengar, SAC chair, said, “This gathering aims to encourage University staff to take a few minutes out of their day to socialize with their colleagues.” The event is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m.

For information contact Dr. Srinath Iyengar: srinath.iyengar@qatar.tamu.edu, +974.4423.0497.

For information contact Rachel White: rachel.white@qatar.tamu.edu, +974.4423.0509.

The papers, titled “Modeling the Performance of ECM and SCR Series Fan-Powered Terminal Units in Single-Duct VAV Systems” and “Modeling the Performance of ECM and SCR Parallel Fan-Powered Terminal Units in Single-Duct VAV Systems,” came from research funded by the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) in its first cycle.

The papers were the result of experimental work by Jake Edmondson, mechanical engineering graduate student, Texas A&M University, and CFD modeling efforts by Dr. Michael Davis, director of laboratories, New York University, Abu Dhabi, UAE. The awards will be officially presented to Bryant and his co-authors, Dr. Dennis O’Neal, agency deputy director of the Texas Engineering Experiment Station, and Davis, at the ASHRAE Summer Technical Conference in San Antonio, TX, US.

They joined students from other Education City institutions in volunteering at the Qatar Animal Welfare Society (QAWS) and painting the Stafford Sri Lankan School. Rachel White, program coordinator for student engagement, said, “The idea behind MADD is to take a day to help others and promote positive change in the community. Our goal is that this one day would then encourage students to consider being involved in more long-term service initiatives as well.”

For information contact Rachel White: rachel.white@qatar.tamu.edu, +974.4423.0509.

For information contact Dr. David Work: david.work@qatar.tamu.edu, +974.4423.0451.

Undergraduate students from Texas A&M at Qatar and petroleum engineering university in Kuwait will compete, and winners will proceed to the SPE regional contest. Students Fares Attar, Sabrina Allan and Fatima Al Emadi from Texas A&M at Qatar are scheduled to participate.

For information contact Dr. Mahmood Amani: mahmood.amani@qatar.tamu.edu, +974.4423.0119.