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Texas A&M University at Qatar received $39 million in research funding for 39 projects from Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) at its announcement of the National Priorities Research Program (NPRP) cycle 5 awards on 15 May. The University’s success rate for proposals was 36 percent, compared to a 25 percent success rate for all institutions. Funded projects span the University’s degree programs…

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 of chemistry at Texas A&M at Qatar under the…

Texas A&M at Qatar will host its first Research-Industry Partnership Showcase, titled “Research and Industry: Fostering Synergy,” on 21 May at Qatar National Convention Centre.The event will promote dialogue between University researchers and industry representatives on collaboration potentials, mutual interests and shared opportunities for advancing the State of Qatar’s national vision…

Texas A&M University at Qatar concluded its fourth annual Visualization Development Competition (VDC) at an award ceremony on 7 May.The first place award was presented to Dr. Nimir Elbashir, assistant professor of chemical engineering, and Jahanur Rahman, chemical and electrical engineering student, for their project titled “Development of Visualization Models for the Correlations Between…

Texas A&M at Qatar conducted a course for engineers from all disciplines titled “Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer Preparation Course” on 6-10 May. The course, conducted by Yasser Al-Hamidi, mechanical engineering laboratory manager, covered a complete understanding of the core features and functionalities available in the LabVIEW full development system. Participants developed the ability to…

Texas A&M at Qatar will host the EMPC Summer Program for local high school students from 20 – 24 May.Over 50 Qatari students are expected to participate to learn about engineering disciplines offered at Texas A&M at Qatar and work throughout the week on real-life engineering projects. Students will also meet energy and industry representatives from event sponsors Qatar Shell and Qatar…

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, 13 in mechanical engineering and 38…

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 am proud of the high quality of engineering…

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 in Uganda.For information contact…

Texas A&M at Qatar will host its first Research-Industry Partnership Showcase, titled “Research and Industry: Fostering Synergy,” on 21 May at the Qatar National Convention Centre.The event will promote dialogue between University researchers and industry representatives on collaboration potentials, mutual interests and shared opportunities for advancing the State of Qatar’s national…