University News, Tag: events

Texas A&M at Qatar recently hosted the fifth annual Visualization Development Competition (VDC) and first 3D printing competition. Organized by the research computing group, the VDC is designed to raise awareness about the powerful 3D Immersive Visualization Facility’s (IVF) capabilities for the research and academic communities. Winner of the 2013 VDC is Vamsi Vegamoor, mechanical …

Dr. Sara Jordan, assistant professor in the department of politics and public administration, will present, “Essential Ethics: Ethics in Publication, Presentation and Daily Practices of Research,” on 20 May. The workshop is catered specifically for University research and will focus on ethical practices in presentations and publications. The workshop will also focus on procedures and …

Texas A&M at Qatar will conduct a specialized course for engineers titled “Power System Control, Measurement and Protection” on 21-23 May. The participants will have good grasp on model development for power system dynamic studies and analysis. They will have developed the skill to understand and validate power system control response through simulation etc. The …

Texas A&M at Qatar will conduct a course for engineers from all disciplines titled “Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer Preparation Course” on 12-16 May. The course, conducted by Yasser Al-Hamidi, mechanical engineering laboratory manager, will cover a complete understanding of the core features and functionalities available in the LabVIEW full development system. Participants will develop the …

Texas A&M at Qatar will walk over 100 new engineers across the commencement stage to receive their diplomas on 9 May. Khalid A. Al-Falih, president and CEO of Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco), will deliver the commencement address to graduates and guests. Al-Falih is also the 2010 Texas A&M University Outstanding International Alumnus Award …

Texas A&M University at Qatar student chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) hosted its second annual Student Professional Development Symposium on 27 April. Over 22 students competed for prizes in three different tracks including, Senior Design Track, Team Presentation Track, and Individual Presentation Track. This event was created to allow mechanical engineering …

Many members of University faculty and staff were recently honored in the annual faculty and staff awards. Below is the list of 2012-2013 recipients. Dean’s Meritorious Service Award Carol Nader Dean’s Leadership Award Dr. Todd Kent  STAR Awards Mohammed Aqel Kais AbdulMawjood Geeta Megchiani  Faculty Excellence Award Dr. Mohamed Nounou  Faculty Research Excellence Award Dr. …

Texas A&M at Qatar recently hosted the annual Student Affairs Leadership and Student Achievement (SALSA) Awards on 26 April. The event celebrated student achievements throughout the year, and awards were presented to individuals and student organizations demonstrating University core values. Athletic Awards Boys Soccer MVP – Muhammed Abdullah Ahmed Boys Basketball MVP – Husam Rahman …

Texas A&M at Qatar is hosting the 3rd International Workshop on Moisture-Induced Damage in Asphalt Mixtures 23-26 April. The workshop is the third in a series of events which addresses the problem of moisture-induced damage in asphalt mixtures. The first workshop was hosted at Delft University of Technology in November 2005. The second workshop was …

Loren Yellow Bird, member of the Sahnish (Arikara) nation, traditional Arikara singer, historian and American Indian cultural interpreter at Fort Union Trading Post National Park, North Dakota, presented, “Bringing the Old Ways Back to Life: Arikara Language and Cultural Revival by Members of the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, North Dakota,” on 24 April. The lecture …