http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/ News from Texas A&M University at Qatar en-us webmaster@qatar.tamu.edu Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:41:39 CST Copyright Texas A&M University at Qatar http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/2051.aspx jeffrey.sulik@qatar.tamu.edu.]]> http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/2036.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/2035.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/2034.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/2029.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/2025.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/2024.aspx Advance. ]]> http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/2015.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/2014.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1989.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1988.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1987.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1965.aspx Wael Halbawi '11, IEEE student branch chair and a junior electrical engineering major. "This will encourage and stimulate extracurricular activities and volunteer work."

For information contact Dr. Khalid Qaraqe: khalid.qaraqe@qatar.tamu.edu.]]> http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1964.aspx Dr. Eyad Massad, associate professor of engineering, and Dr. Dallas Little, professor of civil engineering, with the chemistry expertise of Dr. Hassan Bazzi, senior assistant professor of chemistry, and the physics expertise of Howard Hanley, research scientist. The results of the study are expected to improve road conditions, increase roads' service life and reduce road maintenance costs.]]> http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1962.aspx Researchers get $27.5 million for projects in engineering and natural, social and medical sciences.]]> http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1954.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1953.aspx www.itp.net. ]]> http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1952.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1949.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1947.aspx More than two-thirds of graduates are Qataris]]> http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1946.aspx
Texas A&M at Qatar Years of Service Recognition
The service award is awarded to faculty and staff of Texas A&M at Qatar who have completed five years of service.
Ahmed Abdel-Wahab
Hala Abdul-Jawad
Milivoj Belic
Mark Bell
Beverly Farmer
Curtis Farmer
Khalid Farzat
Suzanne Gyeszly
Jim Holste
Tingwen Huang
Carol Nader
Mark Ridgway
Laila Sayeh


ABET Recognition
This honor is to recognize those who contributed significantly to the preparation for the Texas A&M at Qatar ABET team accreditation visit in addition to follow-up activities and response to ABET findings.
Ahmed Abdel-Wahab
Hassan Bazzi
Richard Griffin
Steven Gyeszly
Earl Hoskins
Houshang Masudi
Hazem Nounou
Mohamed Nounou
Mohamed- Slim Alouini
Douglas Thornton


Dean's Meritorious Service Award
The Dean's Meritorious Service Award was established to recognize outstanding and exceptional service to Texas A&M at Qatar, students and the community at large. This honor is bestowed to one member faculty member and one staff member.
Staff: Lama Abdalla
Faculty: Steven Gyeszly


Faculty Excellence Award
The Faculty Excellence Award was established to recognize and reward faculty who have shown excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, professional service, student interaction, engagement within the Texas A&M at Qatar community and beyond.
Mohamd-Slim Alouini


STAR Award
The STAR award was established to recognize and award outstanding service and achievement at Texas A&M at Qatar. This award was also designed to provide special recognition to staff member whose distinguished Service, Team spirit, Attitude and Responsibility exemplify the spirit of Texas AM at Qatar.
Alia Fakhr
Carol Nader
Jan Sweis
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Aggour, a senior professor in the program, brings over 41 years of combined experience in industry, academia, research, consulting and training to the post, said Dr. Mark H. Weichold, dean and CEO of Texas A&M at Qatar.

In announcing Aggour's new post, Weichold said Aggour has many good ideas to take the Petroleum Engineering Program to the next level. "I am confident that Dr. Aggour will step in and provide the needed leadership to continue the Petroleum Engineering Program on its very positive trajectory," Weichold said.

Aggour succeeds Dr. Earl Hoskins, professor of geology.
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The students, enrolled at 10 Doha high schools, took 40 hours of chemistry, math and  physics as part of a pre-college enrichment program designed to encourage the students to consider pursuing education and careers in engineering and science.
 
Dr. Mark H. Weichold, dean and CEO of Texas A&M at Qatar, presented the students with certificates of achievement and congratulated them on completing the program. “This is a
significant educational accomplishment,” Weichold told the students. “Your completion of this program proves that you are on the right track to be successful university students in
engineering and science.”
 
During the program’s opening ceremony two weeks ago, Weichold urged the students to consider the importance of their studies at the University. “Your opportunities for learning
are immense. Today, you are sitting in the same chairs as full-time undergraduate engineering students who, not too long ago, were in high school just as you are now,” Weichold said. “And you are learning from some of the same outstanding faculty members who teach our undergraduate students.”
 
Those faculty members say students were anxious to learn. Dr. Hassan S. Bazzi, coordinator of the University’s science program and a professor of chemistry, said the students performed well during the courses. “It was a privilege to help organize this program, and I am encouraged to see these high school students earning such high marks,” Bazzi said. “These students did well, and that proves that their schools are doing good work.”
 
Mariam Al-Mannai, director of student and community relations for the University, said the enrichment program was a fantastic way to recruit potential engineering students. “Admission to Texas A&M at Qatar is quite competitive,” Al-Mannai said. “We are glad to reach out to potential engineering students and to challenge them with math and science that will help prepare them for university studies.” ]]> http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1834.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1833.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1808.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1799.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1798.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1790.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1763.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1762.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1761.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1760.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1759.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1758.aspx
“We have a stellar incoming class,” said Dr. Mark H. Weichold, dean and CEO of the University’s Qatar campus. “Competition for admission this year was the toughest it has ever been, and I’m excited to welcome such a remarkable freshman class — remarkable in size and quality.”

The fall semester began Sunday.

University officials anticipate total enrollment of about 340 for the fall semester when final numbers are tallied later this month. This puts Texas A&M at Qatar in the top slot for undergraduate program size among the six universities in Education City.

Students spent the latter half of last week participating in new-student orientation, which was students’ official welcome to life as university students. Seven students from the Texas A&M campus in College Station, Texas, USA, who are studying in Doha this semester helped lead orientation for new students who were anxious to learn about University history and traditions. Five students from Doha are studying in College Station this semester.

Weichold said he anticipates a successful and productive year and that he looks forward to seeing the new engineering students become immersed in their studies. “Their courses will be rigorous and challenging,” he said, “but I believe the students will also find their classes to be fun, too.”

The University’s academic convocation is scheduled for 25 Aug.]]> http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1564.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1215.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1081.aspx http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/1212.aspx