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Texas A&M University at Qatar and Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO) announced on 13 May that Dr. Robert H. Grubbs, Victor and Elizabeth Atkins Professor of Chemistry at the California Institute of Technology and Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, will hold the QAPCO Chair of Polymer Science and Engineering. Grubbs will hold the position of adjunct professor …

Texas A&M University at Qatar graduated 87 engineers at its commencement ceremony at the Qatar National Convention Centre on 10 May. The batch of graduates includes 33 Qataris and 54 international students with 38 females and 49 males. Graduates are distributed among the University’s four programs with 11 in chemical engineering, 25 in electrical engineering, …

Texas A&M at Qatar will walk 87 new engineers across the commencement stage to receive their diplomas on 10 May. Dr. Nasser Mohammed Marafih, chief executive officer, Qtel Group, will deliver the commencement address to graduates and guests. Dr. Karan L. Watson, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, Texas A&M University, said, “I …

Sixteen Texas A&M at Qatar students and three students from the University’s main campus will travel to Bujagali Falls, Uganda, for an Aggie Service Learning Experience (ASLE) trip from 11-19 May. The group will work throughout the week with the SOUL Foundation, an organization that seeks to promote education, women’s empowerment, food security and health …

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Program (ECEN) held its Senior Design Project Showcase on 30 April. Graduating students Anas Al Bastami, Ahmed Redissi, Karim Yacout and Thamer Al-Kuwari won the top project award for their project titled “A Wireless Sensor Network for a Water Monitoring System.” The project aimed to design and manage a Wireless …

Texas A&M at Qatar will walk over 80 new engineers across the commencement stage next week to receive their diplomas. Dr. Nasser Mohammed Marafih, chief executive officer, Qtel Group, will deliver the commencement address to graduates and guests. Dr. Karan L. Watson, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, Texas A&M University, said, “I …

Texas A&M University at Qatar and Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO) signed an agreement on 29 April in which the corporation endowed a fund for the University to bring a Nobel Laureate to Qatar each year. The fund, comprising QR 274,000 annually, is titled the QAPCO Chair of Polymer Science and Engineering. It will provide for …

The Texas A&M at Qatar chapter of Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society, conducted the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Futures Program 27-28 April. The program was founded over 20 years ago to train engineering students in soft skills and non-technical skills necessary for success in the workplace. The program, facilitated by Russell Pierce, director …

Texas A&M at Qatar will host its annual Student Affairs Leadership and Student Achievement (SALSA) Awards on 26 April. The event celebrates student achievements throughout the year, and awards are presented to individuals and student organizations demonstrating University core values. Students will also be recognized for contributions to the University as student leaders, athletes, student …

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Program (ECEN) will host a “Demo Day” for students to display and present their senior design projects on 30 April. Student project presentation will cover topics including photovoltaic power generation, voice command algorithms and solar powered cooling systems. Industry professionals will attend and participate in the event, which is scheduled …