Bukur, Linke, Elbashir research recognized by NYAS
Published Feb 26, 2012Dr. Dragomir Bukur, professor of chemical engineering, Dr. Patrick Linke, professor of chemical engineering, and Dr. Nimir Elbashir, assistant professor of chemical engineering, were recognized by the New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS) for their research in its Feb. 2012 Academy eBriefing. The briefing highlighted the professors' research activities as presented at the Qatar Foundation…
Texas A&M at Qatar hosts fifth annual Careers for Engineers
Published Feb 22, 2012Texas A&M University at Qatar hosted its fifth annual Careers for Engineers fair at the Texas A&M Engineering Building on 15 Feb. More than 45 companies and organizations participated in the daylong event.Shannon McNulty, program coordinator for career services and event organizer, said “The event has more than doubled in size since its inception and welcomes participating…
Materials Symposium to focus on corrosion
Published Feb 22, 2012Texas A&M at Qatar and Qatar University will co-host the Materials Science and Engineering Symposium, held under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada, minister of energy and industry, on 28 Feb. at the Hamad bin Khalifa University Student Center. Presentations will cover topics such as corrosion prediction and risk assessment,…
University to open Technical Services facility
Published Feb 22, 2012Texas A&M at Qatar is set to open its technical services facility to local partners in industry, government and other organizations with an open house event on 29 Feb.The facility will provide services and expertise to industry and organizations in the State of Qatar in various areas including electronics, machinery, material characterization and…
University hosts annual Run for The Ring
Published Feb 21, 2012Texas A&M at Qatar will host its annual Run for the Ring event, sponsored by the Department of Student Affairs (DSA), on 25 Feb. Run For The Ring is a 5K run/walk promoting the University tradition of the Aggie Ring. The run is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. To participate in Run for the Ring, complete a registration…
SBG members to attend COSGA
Published Feb 20, 2012Three Student Body Government (SBG) representatives will attend the 2012 Conference on Student Government Associations (COSGA) in College Station, TX, from 25-28 Feb. The conference will include speakers, workshops and roundtable discussions on improving student government.For information contact Rachel White: rachel.white@qatar.tamu.edu,…
SAC to host coffee break
Published Feb 20, 2012The Staff Advisory Council (SAC) will host University staff at a morning coffee break, sponsored by the Mechanical Engineering Program, in the recessed fountain courtyard on 23 Feb. Dr. Srinath Iyengar, SAC chair, said, "This gathering aims to encourage University staff to take a few minutes out of their day to socialize with their colleagues."…
Bryant wins awards at ASHRAE conference
Published Feb 19, 2012Dr. John Bryant, associate professor of mechanical engineering, won the Crosby Field Award and ASHRAE Technical Paper Award for papers presented at the annual winter conference of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). The papers, titled “Modeling the Performance of ECM and SCR Series Fan-Powered…
Liberal Arts Program presents film Dr. Strangelove
Published Feb 18, 2012The Liberal Arts Program will show the film "Dr. Strangelove" by Stanley Kubrick in the Hamad Bin Khalifa University Student Center Cinema on 25 Feb. The film is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.For information contact Dr. David Work: david.work@qatar.tamu.edu, +974.4423.0451.
Eleven students volunteer for MADD
Published Feb 18, 2012Eleven Aggies volunteered in the Education City community service initiative Make a Difference Day (MADD) on 18 Feb. They joined students from other Education City institutions in volunteering at the Qatar Animal Welfare Society (QAWS) and painting the Stafford Sri Lankan School. Rachel White, program coordinator for student engagement, said, "The…