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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 protocols…

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 course will be conducted…

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…

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 recipient. Commencement is scheduled…

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…

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…

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 NaderDean’s Leadership Award Dr. Todd Kent STAR Awards

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 hosted at Texas A&M University in September…

Texas A&M University at Qatar hosted its inaugural initiation of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society on 23 April. Phi Kappa Phi is the oldest and largest of all academic disciplines in the United States. Each year Phi Kappa Phi at Texas A&M University in College Station recognizes deserving faculty, staff, and student members from all disciplines across campus. Texas A&M University at Qatar…

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 focused on Arikara…